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Danziger announces top trial varieties for North America
A summer filled with excessive heat and record rainfalls provided challenging growing conditions at many trial locations across North America. Trial managers and attendees noted several standouts including these new Danziger 2026 introductions and noteworthy... more »
Ball FloraPlant launches online photo contest for ageratum ‘Monarch Magic’
Plant breeder Ball FloraPlant said its ageratum ‘Monarch Magic’, launched to garden retail in 2025, has been a magnet for migrating monarch butterflies. To keep the enthusiasm going, an online photo contest aims to help... more »
HilverdaFlorist releases new catalogues and varieties
HilverdaFlorist has released its new Gerbera 2026 and Cut Flowers 2026/2027 catalogues, featuring several new introductions for growers, trade and retail. Gerbera Cannonball stands out as the first red standard in the Pomponi series. Other... more »
Year of the Asclepias
Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) designates specific crops to honor and promote at all levels of the industry. As part of its “Year of” program, the organization selects one annual, perennial, bulb crop,... more »
NGB announces 2026 “Year of the” genera
National Garden Bureau (NGB) has announced selections for the 2026 “Year of the” program. The “Year of the” program chooses genera specifically for the North American market that are easy to grow, genetically diverse, and... more »
Garden Media Group releases 2026 Garden Trends Report
Garden Media Group has released its annual Garden Trends Report for 2026. According to the report, people are finding sweetness in unexpected places. From cozy games to catios, consumers are embracing small joys and simple... more »
Culture Report: Dianthus ‘Kiwi Mellow Cool’
Dianthus are a long-lasting addition to any floral arrangement. From bouquets to garlands to other creative designs, the wide-reaching color palette allows designers to be whimsical and artistic. In cool and temperate climates, dianthus can... more »
Dümmen Orange highlights top performers from 2025 summer trial season
As Dümmen Orange wraps up its summer trials season in North America, these annuals and perennials represent the best in class for color, habit and overall garden performance. These selections rose to the top across... more »
2025 Farwest Show Retailers’ Choice Award winners revealed
Garden retailer judges at Farwest 2025 searched the trade show floor to find great products to present Retailers’ Choice Awards to. Some 11 companies received awards for 15 plants and products — here they are... more »
2025 Farwest Show People’s Choice winners announced
Hybrid Maple ‘Alpenglow’ was voted as the People’s Choice Best in Show winner in the 2025 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase. The plant was hybridized by Paul H. Halladin in Boring, Oregon, and introduced by... more »
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