Learn more about these rising stars in research, including their main areas of focus and why they’re excited about the future of floriculture.

While observing new varieties, trial managers have noticed important upgrades, including disease resistance and drought tolerance.

The flower trial garden evaluates the performance of flower varieties under the unique and challenging Rocky Mountain environmental conditions.

Colorado State University and two growing operations are hosting variety trial evaluation days on Aug. 9.

From beautiful colors to vigorous flowers, here were 32 varieties that stood out at the 2022 plant trials in the Rocky Mountain state.

Salman, the founder of Santa Fe Greenhouses, High Country Gardens, and Waterwise Gardening, and Plant Select, encouraged organic, water-smart gardening before it became the norm.

Dr. Gu, an ornamental horticulturalist and Extension specialist, has been tapped as next head of the Colorado State University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.

Trail plants are judged based on how well they survive the unique needs of the Rocky Mountain climates and growing conditions.

The COVID-19 pandemic and weather concerns didn’t stop trial managers and master gardeners from recognizing a range of top performers.

The best-performing perennials from Colorado State University were grown for three seasons and two winters.

Researchers at Colorado State University has spent the last three years studying production methods for increasing efficiency and productivity with three herbaceous perennials.

Colorado State University’s (CSU) showcase garden in Fort Collins, CO, is home to its annual flower trials, which […]

Leading horticulture researchers explored new innovations in emerging agriculture when Colorado State University and Philips Lighting convened an inaugural Research Summit on LED lighting in horticulture.