In his latest column for Greenhouse Grower magazine, Norris says landscape plugs have the potential to pave the way for new perennial varieties and nature-based designs that appeal to consumers’ changing priorities and lifestyles.
The station, which should be fully operational in mid-2017, will focus on Sakata’s rapidly expanding warm-season vegetables breeding programs and will host the company’s sales and marketing events in the region.
IPM Essen’s Innovation Showcase, which the Central Horticultural Association first began as a competition in 2008, has become established as a permanent fixture at the event.
The Fleuroselect Gold Medal is awarded to new varieties that have been tested by Fleuroselect’s independent judges at trial grounds across Europe and will be available for growers this year.
Poinsettias aren’t the only game in town for the winter holidays. From cyclamen to hydrangeas and hellebores, consider these 15 new varieties to change up your crop mix, not only for winter holidays, but at other times of the year, as well.
Succulents offer many options for growers to provide waterwise, low-maintenance plants that work well for green infrastructure and other environmentally focused projects.
Allan Armitage says succulents used to be relegated to the far end of the display bench, but their adaptability, decorative value, and low maintenance requirements have now made them a staple.
