FlowerTrials trends part 2

A pleasant fragrance and compact plants

Last week, we published an article discussing some notable plant characteristics observed during the FlowerTrials. In today's continuation of the…

Dutch grower aims to grow as organically as possible

Muilwijk Snijbloemen is a relatively young nursery. In 2020, owner Hendrik Muilwijk took over an old vegetable nursery in Stolwijk, the Netherlands. He…

US (PA): Urban flower business blooms in Philadelphia

From her yard in the Mt. Airy neighborhood in Philadelphia, Courtney Jewell has built a business based on sharing the beauty of cut flowers. Courtney…

UK: Helping growers to deal with shorter days after the Summer Solstice

Greenhouse control system experts, Tomtech, are supporting UK commercial growers by equipping them with automatic lighting control systems that can…

US (OH): Greenhouse transitions into worker-owned model

A Cincinnati-area greenhouse is transitioning to a new form of ownership to keep the business growing. Our Harvest Cooperative recently purchased…

Australia: Value of vegetables, flowers, nursery and turf all regressing

Latest statistics by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed the value of Australian vegetable, cut flower, nursery and turf industries…

SAF invites breeders and growers for Outstanding Varieties Competition

The Society of American Florists (SAF) invites breeders and growers from around the world to participate in its annual Outstanding Varieties…

Könst Alstroemeria refreshes branding

Könst Alstroemeria has unveiled its new corporate logo. The company believes that the refreshed branding embodies its commitment to excellence,…

Pakistan's largest rose market gaining global attention

With over 2,500 acres of rose cultivation and an increasingly structured supply chain, Tibba Sultanpur has emerged as one of the largest and most…

Allium brings All I am and Streng Growers together

What brings them together? A common passion for Allium and the belief that working together is more powerful than competing. Starting June 1, 2025, All…

Pandharpur Wari: A vibrant celebration of faith and flowers

The Pandharpur Wari, a 20-day spiritual walk to the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, is a grand celebration that brings together lakhs…

Russia may ban flower imports with Armenian certificates from June 27

Rosselkhoznadzor plans to suspend imports of cut flowers accompanied by Armenian phytosanitary certificates starting June 27. The reason: repeated violations…

“In the summer, we’re flying in strawberries from the U.S., tomatoes from Spain. It doesn’t make sense.”

"It's always nice to be copied," Richard Kohn, General Manager of Iyris and SkyFarms, says with a smile. "It means we're at the head of the pack."…

Kenya: Eldoret airport expands runway to boost agri-exports

The Eldoret airport runway expansion project is underway, aiming to accommodate larger cargo aircraft, thereby impacting the agricultural export capacity for…

Push for minimum wage in Ethiopia's floriculture gathering momentum

Calls to establish a minimum wage for Ethiopia's floriculture and horticulture industries are gaining momentum, following a workshop organized by…