Bioluminescent petunias now available in the U.S.
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The improvements were not limited to glowing plants. The scientists showed that the genetic modifications also elevated luminescence in yeast and mammalian cells. But the luminescence in plants was entirely self sustaining owing to the metabolic synergy. This enables perpetual illumination without any external aid. Petunias provided the brightest bioluminescence, especially in the flower buds.
Applications now available for therapeutic garden grants
WEBApril 23, 2022. Once again, National Garden Bureau, American Meadows and Sakata Seed America are uniting to provide $5,000 in grant money for three well-deserving Therapeutic Gardens in North America. In addition, Corona Tools will generously provide a set of quality gardening tools to each of the three winning therapeutic gardens.
Petitti Garden Centers celebrates 50 years
WEBOn Thursday, April 15, 2021, Petitti Garden Centers will mark its milestone anniversary of “50 years and growing” as a local, family-owned, independent garden center business. Announced via press release, the anniversary coincides with the start of the outdoor growing season for Northeast Ohio gardeners, and the highly anticipated arrival of plants to the garden centers including annual ...
Smith Gardens assumes operations of Skagit Horticulture
WEBApr 24, 2024 · Smith Gardens has acquired Skagit Horticulture’s inventory and is assuming control of the Riverbend facility operating out of Mount Vernon, Washington.. Effective April 8, 2024, operations at the Riverbend site will transition to Smith Gardens’ leadership. The Riverbend site in Mount Vernon is the merged operations of the former Skagit Gardens, founded in the 1960s, and Etera/Northwest ...
From crisis to innovation - Garden Center
WEBOct 11, 2021 · The 2022 Garden Trends Report from Garden Media Group, “From Crisis to Innovation,” outlines the shift that has occurred in the green industry and beyond. Following “The Great Reset” of 2021, the 2022 report guides us through the customer mindset to better fit green products and services into this post-pandemic lifestyle.
Skagit Horticulture, Skagit Gardens to cease operations this spring ...
WEBFebruary 08, 2024. Listen to article. Skagit Horticulture, including its Skagit Gardens and Northwest Horticulture brands, is closing this spring and ceasing operations, the company announced Wednesday. In a letter to customers, Skagit Horticulture President and CEO Scott Crownover and Skagit Gardens Retail-Ready Sales Manager Katie Miller said ...
USDA unveils updated plant hardiness zone map - Garden Center
WEBNov 15, 2023 · USDA’s plant hardiness zone map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The new map, jointly developed by USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Oregon State University's (OSU) PRISM Climate Group, is more …
Meet Jasmine Jefferson, founder of Black Girls With Gardens
WEBJun 27, 2020 · Gain new insight and a fresh perspective from Jasmine Jefferson, the creator and founder of Black Girls With Gardens (BGWG), an inclusive online platform for Black women gardeners, business owners and fellow plant parents. Jefferson, who is a Pensacola, Florida, native, says her family had always gardened in …
Nightfall Snowbell wins 'Best in Show' at Farwest - Garden Center
WEBAug 25, 2022 · Nightfall Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘JFS 6SJ’) was chosen by professional judges as the Best in Show winner in the 2022 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase.. The plant, bred by Keith Warren and introduced by J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. based in Boring, Oregon, is one of 61 outstanding new selections on display at the 2022 Farwest Show and available from at least one show exhibitor.
Garden Center Conference & Expo registration is now open
WEBDec 7, 2023 · Garden Center magazine, the leading industry trade publication serving independent garden center retailers in North America, has announced the date for its 2024 Garden Center Conference & Expo.This industry-wide event will take place Aug. 20-22, 2024, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2½-day experience will offer education sessions and roundtable discussions ...