Ecke Ranch Takes Its Spring Trials Show On The Road

June 24, 2010 Ecke Ranch

If you werent able to attend Spring Trials this year, Ecke Ranch is bringing their show to a destination near you on their Road to Success summer tour.

Companies Spring For Lush And Colorful Foliage For Summer Workplace

June 23, 2010 Ambius

Ambius reports that the trend in workplace greenery for summer 2010 favors lush, colorful and tropical foliage. “Clients are seeking to establish a welcoming and restorative mood with their office plants this season,” says Todd Ferguson, Area Managing Director for Ambius. “Vibrant and colorful plants at the workplace imbue a more relaxed summer vibe that clients are craving this season.”

Beloved AIFD Past President Passes Away

AIFD mourns the loss of Thomas Powell, Past President (1983-1984), who passed away on June 21. No plans have been announced yet for a service. Powell was one of the most influential forces in the growth and development of AIFD as well as in the AIFD Foundation. He will be sorely missed.

AeroGrow to Host Conference Call on Friday, June 25, 2010 to Review Quarterly Results

AeroGrow International, Inc., makers of the AeroGarden line of indoor gardening products, will host a conference call on Friday June 25, 2010, to review operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

European Perennial Exports To U.S. Remain Strong

Regardless of their position in the supply chain, however, both growers and exporters predict that the export of perennials to the US from The Netherlands will remain strong in 2010. They maintain this optimism despite the strong euro and stiff competition from cuttings produced in Costa Rica and tissue culture production from China and India.