Ball FloraPlant impressed Plant Trials across North America with varieties showcasing the best genetics. 

Petunia SureShot Blue Vein

SureShot Blue Vein wowed growers across the North America trials. With consistent performance, bloom size, flowering time, and stunning coloring, surely it should be part of your grow out.

Petunia SureShot Blueberries & Cream

SureShot Blueberries & Cream was both a performance powerhouse and a stunning novelty, leaving all of North America craving more.

To view all entries, please visit Ball FloraPlant

The International Fresh Produce Association hosted its first ever Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, FL last week.  The show brought together the entire global supply chain for produce and floral, including attendees from approximately 40 countries. The show offered a critical opportunity to make connections and create new partnerships. Here are some key highlights;

Since the creation of the American Floral Endowment in 1961, AFE has steadily grown in their abilities to support the floriculture and horticulture industries. With over 30 annual scholarships, three internship programs and increases in both educational grants and scientific research, the AFE team works diligently every day to provide resources and relevant programs needed for a strong and sustainable industry.
 
2022 has been a busy year – a year of growth and activity! In addition to funding important research, grants, and programs to support the next generation, AFE has launched new

The creative team at Spring Meadow Nursery received a Gold Medal of Achievement at the 2022 Media Awards, presented by GardenComm: Garden Communicators International, at their Oct. virtual conference.

This national award recognizes individuals and companies who achieve the highest levels of talent and professionalism in garden communications. The 2022 competition had more than 165 entries in 67 categories.  Recipients of the Gold Medal represent the best in their category.

“The GardenComm Media Awards showcase writers, photographers, editors, videographers, social media managers, publishers

Sustainability. This has been the hot new word not only in the floriculture industry but also in everyday life. “Sustainable Living,” “Sustainable Products” and “Sustainably Sourced” are common terms that are used in marketing and promotional materials. Yet, what does sustainability mean? How can we, as an industry, become more sustainable?

Through a special project led and funded by American Floral Endowment, Dr. Brian Jackson and I (Dr. Melinda Knuth) have set out to discover, compile, and provide best practices for sustainability in floriculture.

Our first goal is to collect, analyze, and

Certified American Grown was a supporter and sponsor of the bi-partisan First Lady’s Luncheon, held annually by The Congressional Club in Washington, DC.  CAG farm members were featured for their phenomenal contributions and generosity to the event that allowed a design team of 20 lead by floral designer, Carrie Wilcox Floral Design from Connecticut, to develop beauty that brought the event to life.  

The luncheon brings the opportunity for the organization to connect with members of Congress, their spouses, regulatory officials, and others, all while assisting in raising funds for national