We saw a ton of fabulous plants at Benary, Nir Nursery, and Syngenta Flowers. Here are a few of my favorites.

Begonias are hot, as was evidenced by new introductions from a number of breeders at California Spring Trials. Here’s what we found from Benary and Syngenta Flowers.

Greenhouse Grower Contributing Editor Allan Armitage looks at how Benary is using ptilotus to innovate with cut flowers.

Each stop on the first day of California Spring Trials was buzzing with attendees sizing up the new plant introductions and catching up with old connections they hadn’t seen in a while. 

Hailing from all parts of the world, begonias have found their way into the pots and minds of gardeners, both young and old.

Dümmen Orange has a new location at Filipponi Ranch in San Louis Obispo. Learn more about what you can expect to see here and at a few other locations.

Greenhouse Grower’s Janeen Wright and Allan Armitage go up close with an updated ptilotus from Benary during the 2021 California Summer Trials.

Greenhouse Grower’s Janeen Wright and Allan Armitage check in on the latest developments in herbs from Benary during the 2021 California Summer Trials.

The cancellation of the 2020 California Spring Trials has forced plant breeders to come up with new ways to highlight their latest introductions.

Are your customers asking for more options for container gardening? Here are 10 new plant combos and mixes to consider for your next product lineup.

From African marigolds to downy mildew-resistant impatiens to pericallis and zinnias, check out 23 new annuals that will be available for retail in 2020.

Greenhouse Grower’s Janeen Wright and Allan Armitage discuss their favorite varieties from visits to Benary and Sakata.

More than halfway through the California Spring Trials, the Greenhouse Grower team had a busy but fantastic day seeing dozens of our friends at American Takii and Benary, and spending time talking about the industry’s past and its bright future.