In the U.S., 47 percent of the workforce is women, a number that has surged by 114% over the last two decades; however, within the green industry, this figure drops to just 9 percent. While there has been notable progress, there is room for encouraging more women to enter the industry and supporting their advancement. … ادامه
On August 21 and 22, 2024, the third autumn edition of the fair will again be the place to be for suppliers and everyone else professionally involved in the green sector. The total fair area will be 10% larger than last year, and a good 70% of that area has already been reserved. With another … ادامه
Russian flower growers are facing hurdles in replacing imported flowers due to tightening import restrictions. It’s projected that domestic flowers will occupy only half of the market in 35 years, potentially raising prices for imported blooms. Recent bans targeted seeds and seedlings from the Netherlands, carnation imports from Ecuador, and rose imports from Ecuador and … ادامه
On World Earth Day, employees of Van Zanten Breeding built various insect hotels and made “explosive” seed bombs. In addition, employees will be given flower seeds to take home to improve biodiversity in their environment. Together, employees got to work creating seed bombs and building insect hotels. These hotels were not only for wild bees … ادامه
Malcolm Catlin has been appointed as Plant Healthy Limited’s new Project Director, effective from 29 April 2024. Taking over from Alistair Yeomans and working closely with Defra and the other partner organizations of the Plant Health Alliance, Malcolm will oversee the development and promotion of the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme and the Plant Health Management … ادامه
UConn horticulture professor Mark Brand grew up in Storrs, which is surrounded by flourishing flower fields and native shrubs. They were a unique breed of “classmates” who planted perennial seeds in his young mind that would later inspire his future. Today, Brand’s lab at UConn has licensed 27 plants, 33 royalty-generating cultivars, 16 plant patents, … ادامه
Karen Daubmann was wide-eyed when 50,000 tulip bulbs at the Garden at Elm Bank started sprouting 16 days earlier than last year. This is just the second year the Massachusetts Horticultural Society has done “Tulip Mania,” a time when the bright spring-blooming perennials take over the Wellesley property, so there’s a dearth of historical data … ادامه
Bellaflor Group In the highlands of Ecuador, at an altitude of 2.850 meters, Bellaflor Group grows more than forty different cut-flower varieties. They grow roses, spray roses, summer flowers, gypsophilia, botanicals, greys, greens, bouquets, and tinted cut flowers. The company also owns a farm in Ethiopa that also grows roses, spray roses and gypsophilia. Since … ادامه
In 2024, the Perennial Plant Association is thrilled to celebrate 40 years of connecting professionals, providing education, and promoting perennial plants. Since 1984, the Perennial Plant Association has welcomed horticulture professionals to a community where passions for perennials run deep and professional camaraderie is nurtured. In 1983, Dr. Steven Still, professor of landscape horticulture at … ادامه
Phil Perry has joined EHR national sales team. Phil joins forces with Steve Maddox in servicing customers across New York State. Phil will also service customers throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania. Phil and Steve’s combined expertise, experience, and dedication to understanding client needs will ensure that customers receive support and personalized solutions for their horticultural business needs. … ادامه