California Spring Trials 2024 in 100+ pictures

On March 24, the 2024 edition of the California Spring Trials came to an end. It has been a busy show and the number of – not only national but also international – visitors coming through seemed to have been great again. At 11 locations along the California coast, more than 40 companies, mainly breeders,… … ادامه

“The idea to start a flower farm was born out of grief”

Flower farming wasn’t in Tori Carver’s mind when her mother passed away in the summer of 2019, and she began to question her purpose in life. “I knew I needed to find something to occupy my heart, my brain, and my body,” explains Carver, who is based in the city of Clayton in Georgia and … ادامه

Despite snow storm, plant nurseries keep prepping up

A late March snowstorm means this year’s gardening season may be pushed back, impacting the operations at plant nurseries. One of those plant nurseries is Baker Garden and Gift. Over the past month, warmer weather has prompted more customers to come in to buy seeds; however, the recent March snowstorm has caused customer attitudes to … ادامه

Flower farm offering more than just blooms

Day-trippers and locals flock to Shoppons Run Flower Farm in Stockton not only for its burgeoning blossoms but to share sparkling conversations with proprietor and master gardener Peter McCrohan. “I work with all kinds of customers—the floral designers who order large quantities of just one or two fancy varieties, as well as locals who prefer … ادامه

“We can be proud of the auction clocks”

Rose auctioneer Erik Wassenaar points out that all colors and lengths of roses showed better results than last year. International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day were successful in the UK, and the following week was also good. In his column below, he praises the clock auction for its high prices. He states that these prices … ادامه

200,000 tulips are taking over Union Square

Whether it’s the lack of puffer jackets visible on the subway or the emerging cherry blossoms all throughout the city, there are signs everywhere that we’ve finally officially entered Spring. Nothing embodies our warmer weather mood better than tulips, and Union Square is about to bring us the most incredible display of the flowers that … ادامه

“The right flower wrapping paper could increase your sales”

Creating an eye-catching, clean, aesthetically pleasing floral arrangement can greatly drive sales and enhance your overall brand image. And, while your flowers are the true masterpiece, adding the right flower wrapping paper could be just the thing you need to increase your sales numbers. The Psychology of PresentationVisual striking presentations can build trust, credibility, and … ادامه

“We want to build a high-quality platform for flower business between China and worldwide”

The 2024 Asia Flower Expo will be held in Guangzhou, China, this year from May 10 to 12. The flower industry in China has developed very fast in recent years. According to the latest data, the flower planting area in China has achieved 1,594,100 hectares, with sales of 216.065 billion RMB. China has various climate … ادامه

Ontario company launches biofertilizer made from crickets

SureSource Agronomy is rolling out a line of crop nutrient products derived from the excrement, exoskeletons and discarded feed materials of crickets. The insects are raised in the Aspire insect-farming facility in London, and their byproduct is called frass. SureSource’s Rob Wallbridge provided information about it at the Guelph Organic Conference in January and handed … ادامه

HTA members echo the call for urgent clarity ahead of cliff-edge border changes

With just one month to go, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members are pleading with the government to act swiftly and responsibly to secure the future of environmental horticulture. As of today, the industry calls for business-critical information and details on the costs, capacity, and capability of Border Control Points, as urgent questions … ادامه