International Orchid Day

"This orchid is not only exclusive but also unpredictable"

The orchid has both its challenges and opportunities on the Dutch market. The plant remains popular, especially the Phalaenopsis variety, which sells…

"Hunan facilitates Kenyan flowers trade within China, internationally"

The central Chinese province of Hunan has been helping send fresh flowers from Kenya to customers all over China and even to Uzbekistan as the country…

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India: Cabinet approves seven agricultural projects worth Rs 13,966 crore

To boost India's agricultural sector, the Union Cabinet approved seven major projects with a combined investment of Rs 13,966 crore on Monday. The…

NL: Former tomato greenhouse transformed into potted plant nursery

Royal Brinkman has transformed the existing 3.5-hectare tomato greenhouse, acquired by KP Holland for expansion, into a vegetable facility. According…

NL: Hydrangea Paniculata in all colours, species and varieties

Hydrangeas have bloomed profusely all summer long, including the ones at Vlasveld Tuintechnieken from Boskoop. At their nursery, which specializes in…

US: That Flower Feeling announces new marketing coordinator

That Flower Feeling has yesterday the appointment of Madison Greene as the new Marketing Coordinator and Administrator. Madison officially joined the…

NL: Hamiplant: "First updates to weekly pricing implemented successfully"

From 1 October this year, it will be possible to update the current weekly prices for plants during the week. A 24-hour time lock comes into effect…

"You need to know what your customer is concerned with and where you can add value"

Heemskerk Flora, a family business founded in 1988 by Koos and Jan-Kees Heemskerk, is located at the FloraHolland Rijnsburg auction site. Early on, the…

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Integrated Pest Management plans available for UK growers

A horticultural sector specific version of the VI IPM Plan is launched for UK growers. "Completing an IPM plan annually will help ensure that…

NL: Exhibition floor plan tenth edition Seed meets Technology available

From 24 to 26 September 2024, the tenth edition of Seed meets Technology will take place at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, in Seed Valley. Seed meets…

CAN (SASK): Local fresh flowers at Half Diamond Flower Farm

Lynette Bock, owner of Half Diamond Flower Farm, plants flowers each year to cut and sell to florists and businesses in the area. Bock also owns a law…

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New plant wholesaler opens in London

It was a case of one in and one out at the weekend on the Flower Market as the trading floor evolved once more. As reported last week on this site,…

Marc van der Knaap at work at SchermNed

Marc van der Knaap has been working at SchermNed since 1 July. "After a few weeks in my role as project leader foreman at SchermNed, I can say that my…

US (VA): Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival returns for ninth year

It's pretty obvious you can't have a sunflower festival without first finding seeds. As the 2024 Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival returns for its…

NL: Greenhouse deck University of Amsterdam renovated

The University's greenhouse complex in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is currently undergoing an extensive renovation. After an intensive period of…

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The fitness of pelargonium cuttings affects the relationship between the photochemical activity of the photosynthetic apparatus and rooting ability

Pelargoniums cultivated for ornamental purposes rely on efficient vegetative propagation. A study researched the applicability of chlorophyll…

UK: RHS Wisley warns show visitors about M25 roadworks

The organisers of one of the biggest flower shows in the country is urging visitors to plan ahead before heading to the site in Surrey. This year's…