Floral

Cut flower longevity is often reduced by an accumulation of bacteria in floral solutions and flower stems. Chlorine dioxide (ClO2), a broad spectrum bactericide commercially used for sanitizing fruit and vegetable surfaces, was tested to determine its potential use as an antimicrobial agent for fresh cut flower stems and solutions. …

The Loblaws grocery company has come up with an innovative way to handle some of the garbage that comes from their seasonal home and garden centres. They’ve just wrapped up the third year of a national plastic pot and tray recycling program, where people can bring their empty plastic garden pots and trays back to the company’s garden centres and they will be recycled. …

A fifth-generation North Carolina farm that provides vegetables and flowers for retailers has been protected from residential or industrial development. …

As of August 1, 2010 will Schreurs and Anton Verbeek New Roses International to join forces. …

With the introduction of the burgundy Asclepias ‘Amalia’ grow the commercial opportunities of Asclepias thinks Flower Council of Holland. The flower fits especially well in the exclusive bouquets. …