FAO to celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomes the resolution adopted today by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer. The resolution, which was proposed by the United States of America and adopted by consensus, invites FAO, in collaboration with the other UN … ادامه

Wageningen Plant Research visits Taiwan to explore cooperation in horticulture

Taiwan has the national ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This transition includes two governance foundations in R&D and climate legislation. As agriculture is an important part of Taiwan’s economy, in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture announced the roadmap for net-zero emission in the agriculture sector and committed to a net-zero emission goal by … ادامه

Malaysian florist introduces 24/7 flower vending machines

Floversary, a florist local to the Klang Valley in Malaysia, has installed vending machines throughout the area that offer 24/7 access to flower bouquets. The bouquets come in a range of designs and colors and are visible through a transparent window on the machine, according to a Says news report. The… منبع

Agriom starts own selection garden in Limuru

Agriom launches its own selection site in Limuru, Kenya. The selection location will serve as a trial site where various cut flower crops (such as delphinium, hydrangea, roses, and alstroemeria) will be cultivated and selected under local conditions. “By concentrating the selection trials in one location, we can efficiently organize our selection work,” says Agriom … ادامه

Greenhouse in community garden helps to feed community

The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Garden and Urban Farm on Park Avenue in Williamsport is a place where community members can pick their own vegetables for free through a partnership with UPMC. Now, the new addition of a greenhouse will help extend the growing season. “Which is helping to feed our community with fresh … ادامه

Bay College to sell native wildflowers at annual greenhouse sale

The Bay College science department hopes to increase native plants in the area with its 24th annual greenhouse sale. The sale focuses mainly on native perennial wildflowers grown from locally collected seeds. However, there will also be a small variety of tomatoes, peppers, herbs and annual flowers. Dr. Brian Black, Bay College Biology instructor and … ادامه

Illuminating a path toward season extension

This Tech Tuesday the Kentucky Horticulture Countil took a deep dive into all things horticultural lighting. They heard from Arundathi Sharma, University of Kentucky Extension Associate for Greenhouse and Controlled Environments and Colin Brice, Plant Specialist for Philips Horticulture LED Solutions. Whether you are just thinking about adding supplementa… منبع

“Currently, pastel pot-roses are more in demand than red ones”

Roses Forever, a Danish rose breeding company, sees an increase of demand of their light pastel varieties such as their Princess of Infinity, White Infinity and Queen of Infinity due to the increasing popularity of pastel flowers during the upcoming Mother’s Day’s season. Rosa Eskelund tells us more about the company’s Infinity pot rose varieties … 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

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