N.C. Poinsettias Brighten Up The Holidays
The poinsettia is a decorating staple for the winter holidays, but few may know that North Carolina is the second-largest producer of poinsettias in the United States. …
Floral
Heuchera – So Good, The NGB Dedicated A Whole Year To It!
According to the National Garden Bureau, Heuchera (Coral Bells) harbor few pests, are highly adaptable to containers and come in a seemingly unending number of forms, and so should be in everyone’s garden! We couldn’t agree more. Green Leaf Plants® is joining in the celebration of “2012 – The Year of the Heuchera” by shining a spotlight on the more than 20 unique varieties we offer, including many bold villosa hybrids and several from Blooms of Bressingham®. Here are three of which we’re particularly fond: …
Monrovia Introduces New Plants For 2012
Monrovia, the leading grower of premium ornamental and edible plants, is introducing eight new exclusive and semi-exclusive varieties for 2012. “There are so many reasons why gardeners and design professionals prefer Monrovia plants,” explained Nicholas Staddon, director of new plants. “Not only do we strive to introduce improved varieties, but our plants are healthier, with stronger root systems and with a greater resistance to pests and diseases.” Below are the new varieties, alphabetical by botanical name. …
Cal Poly Floral Team Flourishes For Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth time in as many years, the Cal Poly National Floral Design Team finished in the top three in the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) national student competition. The competition was held in San Francisco during the AIFD Symposium. …
Edmond Flower Shop Trades Roses For Food Items
Visitors to Madeline's Flower Shop last year traded roses for nearly $400 and more than 870 food items in a charity campaign benefiting the Hope Center. The Edmond flower shop and Rio Roses, a Miami, Fla., grower and distributor, are joining forces again this year in the campaign, Rio Roses for Food. …