Paardekooper launches project for sustainable production of flower sleeves in Kosovo

Paardekooper is collaborating on a new project with Kivo. After months of preparation, the first flower sleeve machines have arrived at the production site in Kosovo. Last week, a special team traveled to Kosovo to initiate production. Already on the second day, the first flower sleeves were produced, marking the start of the project. “The … ادامه

Growing chrysanthemum cuttings on container

Deliflor Hoogveld is the chrysanthemum rooting company for the Bommelerwaard area (the Netherlands). Here, chrysanthemum cuttings are rooted, which then find their way to Dutch chrysanthemum growers. At the end of 2020, Deliflor Hoogveld contacted Flier Systems with the question to help think about the design for the processing area of the new nursery. In … ادامه

KU grounds crew taking a new, more strategic and sustainable approach to landscaping

Before westward expansion, approximately 170 million acres of grass stretched across the central United States, from the eastern edges of the Dakotas down to southeastern Texas, according to the National Park Service. Less than 4% of that native prairie remains intact today, but much of what has survived resides in Kansas. Joe Fearn, who joined … ادامه

Ashley Howard, Lee Harding, and Mary Lewis Named in GPN’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2024

Every year GPN recognizes 40 individuals in the horticulture industry who are setting the pace for the future. These individuals demonstrate superior leadership, creativity, compassion, and innovative thinking. Ashley Howard, Lee Harding, and Mary Lewis are named in this year’s 40 Under 40 class. Ashley Howard began her professional journey in horticulture with Floranova in … ادامه

What is light spectrum vs intensity and why are they important?

“Spectrum” and “intensity” are the two primary descriptors of light being applied to plants. According to Fluence, a “spectrum” is the combination of wavelengths that make up a light, giving the light its color and some of its biologically-relevant properties. We describe horticultural lighting with the word “spectrum” instead of “color” because English descriptors of … ادامه

‘Growth chambers lead the way to pushing portable crop production above-ground’

“We saw numerous opportunities in CEA for MineARC that perfectly aligned with our areas of expertise, not only underground but also above ground as well. Broadening innovation internally on vertical farming, we potentially see a lot more business growth,” says Holger Plange, Business development manager at MineARC Systems. Holger Plange As a global supplier in … ادامه

US (KS): Shawnee Heights holds grand opening for new greenhouse

Shawnee Heights High School celebrated its newest addition Wednesday afternoon. Teachers and students cut the ribbon on the Thunderbird Greenhouse. Both agree the space will cultivate their growth as much as the plants they care for. “I appreciate the students’ drive to learn more about plants, and I… منبع

US (MS): FFA greenhouses open for business

The two Harrison County FFA greenhouses are open and will have some beautiful plants on sale for the next couple of weeks. If you’re in the market for flowers or vegetable plants drop by and support our local students. The middle school’s high tunnel greenhouse will be open the next two Saturdays, May 4… منبع

Bransford Webbs supports Schools Garden Challenge at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

For the third year running, The Bransford Webbs Plant Company is supporting the Schools Garden Challenge at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2024 through the donation of impulse and flowering plants. The organizers took delivery of over £12,000 worth of stock last Friday for the children to use when completing their garden builds. For 2024, eleven … ادامه

Growing flowers under 920 solar panels

Plantanious is a nursery specializing in indoor and outdoor plants, run by the twin brothers Joost and Freek. Over the past few years, the business has experienced significant growth, partly due to its merger with Persoon Potplants. Currently, it spans an impressive 9.2 hectares. The most popular varieties cultivated include Ficus, Hibiscus, and Gerbera Garvinea. … ادامه