As climate extremes intensify, plant breeders are taking a proactive approach to heat and drought tolerance without sacrificing beauty.

The Heat Lovers Campaign from Monrovia is a summer retail program to drive awareness for garden center customers.

Here’s Part 3 of industry experts sharing their perspectives on new and exciting developments impacting the plant breeding industry.

Andy Wilcox spoke with several breeders to see what types of plants are on the horizon and in the works for 2025.

Here’s a look at some drought-tolerant cultivars from Spring Meadow, Terra Nova, ThinkPlants, and Walters Gardens.

Here’s a look at some drought-tolerant cultivars from PanAmerican Seed, PDSI, Proven Winners, and Selecta One.

Here’s a look at some drought-tolerant cultivars from HilverdaFlorist, Kieft Seed, Kientzler, and Monrovia.

Here’s a look at some drought-tolerant cultivars from Danziger, Darwin Perennials, Dümmen Orange, and Hem Genetics.

In a two-year trial to determine drought tolerance, the University of California, Davis found surprising results.

Here’s a look at some drought-tolerant cultivars from American Takii, Anthony Tesselaar Plants, Bailey Nurseries, and Ball FloraPlant.

Recent findings from the Sainsbury Laboratory of Cambridge have found a plant drought-survival mechanism to be useful as pest control.

Learn how two companies are focusing on drought tolerance in crops as much as beauty.

Sunset Plant Collection is partnering with Save Our Water and The Home Depot to provide California residents with innovative waterwise gardening advice at the California State Fairs.