The largest floriculture event on the North American calendar was Cultivate’18, held July 14-17 in Columbus, Ohio. A smallish city…
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MIAMI, United States: Ever wonder what are the two largest commodities passing through Miami International Airport (MIA)? Tourist and flowers!…
The more we learn about Impatiens downy mildew (IDM), the more intriguing and cunning this disease seems. IDM came to…
When I was tasked with writing an article about a Miami based import company I started to think of all…
The Wholesale Florist Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA) last month announced Ben Powell has been appointed as President effective October 1st.…
OHIO, USA: Dümmen Orange, leading breeder and young plant producer, was rewarded for its high quality cut flowers by winning…
Author: Richard Melnick When a floral wholesale company has been around for 80 years and is thriving, you can be…
To help create sustainable growing practices, Earth Alive Clean Technologies Inc. is introducing its pioneering soil probiotic to home gardeners…
In Cathedral City, a district located next to Palm Springs in the Palm Desert, a 3.5 hectare project is being…
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has taken over the ownership of FloraCulture International (FCI) from Royal FloraHolland (RFH)…
Smithers-Oasis Company, a provider of solutions throughout the plant and flower journey from propagation to presentation, recently received verification for…
Seasoned executive Henry Gonzalez has been named chief marketing officer of Costa Farms, the largest grower of ornamental plants in…
MIAMI, USA: Costa Farms announced the acquisition of Florida grower Green Leaf Nursery, Inc. today. Green Leaf Nursery, Inc. of…
Mayesh, one of the USA’s leading wholesale distributors of cut flowers, has added a Luxe Blooms showcase for the cream…
CHICAGO, USA: In less than a month, the fresh flower trade show “World Floral Expo” will take place in Rosemont,…
In our industry, everyone is aware of retailers insisting on sustainability but there are a few green florists, too. Lynn…
MIAMI, USA: With unique texture and striking color, Zamioculcas ‘Raven’, an interesting new black-foliage variety of the hardy ZZ plant,…
This story is about the politics of pallets. Pallets are likely to be the most forgettable part of the commercial…
More than 9,000 people from across the world participated in this year’s OFA Short Course, the annual national horticulture convention…
Born on January 5, 1923 in Vineland, New Jersey Julio ‘Toots’Armellini was the youngest of five children. After serving in…
“Last summer, I decided to build a small pond in my backyard as part of a larger makeover. Truth be…