Ball Horticultural Co. is an anchor of the Southern California Spring Trials, and there’s always a lot to take in at this stop. So much so that we decided to bring you our observations in two separate articles. Here, you’ll find highlights from PanAmerican Seed, Kieft Seed, Selecta, and Ball Ingenuity.

Editor’s Note: In Day 1 of our coverage of California Spring Trials 2016, Dr. Allan Armitage, Contributing Editor […]

There was a lot to see on the vegetative side at Ball Horticultural during day two of California Spring Trials 2016, with many promising new introductions from Darwin Perennials, Ball FloraPlant, Burpee, and Ch. Morel.

Shrubs, or woody ornamentals, are the foundation of many landscapes, and provide a beautiful pallette from which to […]

Let’s face it — edibles are all the rage, as gardeners of all generations get ready to test […]

Blooming potted plants are the gift that keeps on giving for consumers, and the growing opportunities in the […]

Perennials are becoming more mainstream as consumers look for that long-term, added value of lower maintenance, season-long color, […]

Spring is finally here, and you can draw inspiration from the hundreds of new varieties you’ll see at California […]

California Spring Trials (CAST) is coming up, but before you hit the trail, here’s your chance for a […]

It’s time to think about registering for the 2016 California Spring Trials. You won’t want to miss any stops along the way, so use this quick reference to help with planning for your trip.

Floranova has announced it is building a new research station in Chile that will open in mid-2016. As a result, the company will not participate in the 2016 California Spring Trials, but says it will be back in 2017.

Back when California Spring Trials (CAST) were still called Pack Trials, new plants were placed on growing benches […]

Pacific Plug & Liner’s theme this year, Labyrinth, a conservatory of the world’s most captivating plants, was perfectly […]