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California Spring Trials cancelled
Concerns surrounding the recent outbreak of the coronavirus have cancelled the California Spring Trials lineup. CAST is an annual week-long event held in various locations throughout the state of California that showcases the newest plant varieties, outdoor trials,...
Gladiolus: the Summer Bulb of the Year
The Gladiolus is such a popular summer bulb that flower bulb specialists have appointed it “Summer Bulb of the Year”. These plants introduce color by producing tall spikes covered with flowers and surrounded by sword-shaped leaves. Their rewarding flowers...
Sakata Seed America donates masks and gloves to support COVID-19 response
Sakata Seed America is doing its part to support medical professionals and the healthcare system amid the COVID-19 crisis. Sakata Seed America, a breeder and producer for the vegetable and ornamental seed markets, utilizes respiratory masks and gloves as part of the...
Terra Nova Nurseries debuts new echinacea, ‘Dark Shadow Wicked’
Echinacea ‘Dark Shadows Wicked’ from Terra Nova Nurseries In a press release, Terra Nova Nurseries debuted a look at a new echinacea variety and series: Dark Shadows Wicked. The plant, a hybrid, is upright growing, features watermelon pink flowers with...
Bedding plant event at WD Smith hears latest on growing media and new varieties
On 10 March, Bulrush, AHDB and Sakata spoke on growing media and latest varieties at WD Smith’s Meadowcroft Garden Centre in Essex. Bedding grower WD Smith & Son has 560 varieties on trial for display for its 2020 Pansy & Viola Festival. The event, held...Latest News
