Floral

Every supplier who is taking part in Plantarium has been given the opportunity to provide an additional demonstration of his or her product on the space which has been made available. The line of demonstrations will explain how the 'non-green' participants help to produce a high-quality product. The entire chain, from the beginning (cutting or seedling) to the end (with a wonderful garden plant as the end product) will be covered, so that the influence of the various materials becomes clear. …

Foam is exactly what the plants at Smithers-Oasis’ new greenhouse on Marvin Street are growing in—and they’re growing faster and bigger in it. …

Bred by Dr. Keith Zary in California and released in 2001 by Jackson & Perkins, this pure white Floribunda rose has proved to be very successful in both the USA and Australia as it is well suited to hot climatic conditions. …

Terra Nova Nurseries recently announced it’s expanding the Penstemon Taffy™ series with the introduction of ‘Boysenberry Taffy’, which is now available to garden centers. ‘Boysenberry Taffy’ is a garden-friendly variety with a tidy habit of non-browning flowers that do not require deadheading. It performs well in summer and fall gardens, blooming from June until October. …

In an eight-month study, the Texas A&M University research team explored the link between flowers and plants and workplace productivity. Participants performed creative problem solving tasks in a variety of common office environments, or conditions. The conditions included a workplace with flowers and plants, a setting with sculpture and an environment with no decorative embellishments. …