Esmeralda Farms Starts Production In Ethiopia

November 26, 2013 International Trade Center

Esmeralda Farms plans to start its flower growing activity in Ethiopia in January 2014. The company bought some 150 Ha of land in Ethiopia, aiming to grow summer flowers and some roses. Esmeralda Farms

NCDA&CS Helps Consumers Find & Care For Fresh Christmas Trees

North Carolina’s 2013 Christmas tree crop promises to be one of the best in recent years, according to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

New Plants Win 2014 Green Thumb Awards

November 26, 2013 Direct Gardening Association

The five best new plant varieties for 2014 have won 2014 Green Thumb Awards presented by the Direct Gardening Association (formerly called the Mailorder Gardening Association). Honored in the Plants, Bulbs and Seeds division were Clematis ‘Sweet Summer Love’ PPAF, CBRAF from Spring Meadow Nursery, Vaccimium Complex Hybrid ‘Blueberry GlazeTM’ from Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, ‘Habitat Hero’ Birdwatcher Pre-Planned Garden from High Country Gardens, Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac PPAF, CBRAF from Spring Meadow Nursery, and Baptisia ‘Blue Towers’ PPAF from Plant Delights Nursery, Inc.

'Sweet Summer Love' & Bloomerang Dark Purple Score With Direct Gardening Association

November 25, 2013 Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.

Two Proven Winners® ColorChoice® introductions were among the five best new plant varieties to win 2014 Green Thumb Awards presented by the Direct Gardening Association, the world’s largest nonprofit association of companies that sell garden products directly to consumers via catalogs and websites. Clematis ‘Sweet Summer Love’ and Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac were honored in the Plants, Bulbs and Seeds division by the independent panel of garden writers and editors.

Amaryllis Becoming A Holiday Flower Tradition

Amaryllis is growing its reputation and role as a major player in holiday decorating and gift-giving.