FloralDaily Newsletter | Tuesday, February 28, 2023

NL: Online Flower Auction stops auctioning temporarily

Over the past few months, Online Flower Auction (OFA) has successfully auctioned roses based on 'today for tomorrow', however, OFA's decision to…

A closer look at the Italian market

Yesterday, we published the photo report of the seventh edition of the Myplant & Garden, which was visited by 23,000 people, a record in the show's…

Grower shares positive experience with LEDs in Phalaenopsis during winter '22-'23

Investing in LEDs means choosing which color spectrum to use. This was not easy. A year ago, the experience of growing Phalaenopsis under LEDs was…

How to clean seeds without using chemicals

Plasma Activated Water (PAW) can be used to clean seeds from pathogens by only using air, water, and electricity. Together with 14 different well-known…

US (MI): Proven Winners ColorChoice celebrates a decade of Shrub Madness

The completion of this year's Shrub Madness competition will mark a decade of fierce shrub battles as players choose their favorite plants in the nation's…

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US: SAF to take industry issues to Capitol Hill during 43rd annual Congressional Action Days

On March 20-21, floral professionals from all segments will gather and meet with key decision-makers on Capitol Hill as part of SAF's 43rd annual…

UK: Horticulture trading to resume after Northern Ireland Protocol agreement reached

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed parts of the deal struck between the UK and EU regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol – stating that…

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US (CT): New Haven florists reflect on changing industry after bloom of Valentine’s Day demand

Sales flourished at flower shops in New Haven a few weeks ago as florists managed one of their busiest days of the year, Valentine’s Day. In order to make…

UK: GCA calls for applications for GCA Trust Dick Allen Scholarship Award

Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) are being urged to put forward their staff for the GCA Trust's Dick Allen Scholarship Award Scheme…

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Business’ growth was “So hockey stick, it was just crazy”

Ethical florist and online gifting business Arena Flowers is somewhat of a well-kept secret. “When people find it, they love it – we genuinely have…

UK: Hillier unveils the 2023 Garden Design at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

Hillier has unveiled its garden design for the 2023 BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. This year’s design is an interactive walkthrough garden enclosed…

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US (CA): Carlsbad Flower Fields set to bloom March 1

San Diego County's conic flower bloom, known as the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, is set to reopen on Wednesday, March 1. The event's theme, "Live…

To be held on 1-2 March, 2023

Dr. MS Randhawa Annual Flower Show after three years at Punjab Agricultural University

The Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, is organizing the “Dr. MS Randhawa Diamond Jubilee…