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Want to grow a Container Victory Garden? Well… You can! Jame H. Burdett did not address container growing in The Victory Garden Manual, but times were different in 1943. Today, growing edibles in containers is probably one of the fastest emerging trends we are seeing. Plus, with vegetable breeder working on more compact varieties, your choices for what to grow n a confined space are countless! Click the image below to see 10 tips on growing your own Container Victory Garden!

Dear AmericanHort and Industry Members: March 23, 2020 The AmericanHort staff and board of directors are working on initiatives to support and assist our members and the green industry.  While we are experiencing significant uncertainty today, we believe the prospect of convening Cultivate in July will come into better focus in the next few weeks. Today we are working to support our members as we navigate the changing business conditions, small business stimulus packages, and economic challenges ahead. We are working diligently to keep our industry supply chains flowing where…

  How Did Soiree Kawaii Do in Colorado? Soiree Kawaii catharanthus flourishes in the hot, humid climates of the South, but what about the cool, dry mountain states with a later season? It’s true these compact plants are slower for growers in the North and need warmer temperatures. Soiree likes high light, too.The best positioning is summer, when temperatures are warmer and days are longer. All six Soiree Kawaii colors were trialed in beds and containers at Colorado State University. ‘Soiree Kawaii Coral’ received a “best of” annuals award in…

Pretty Little™ Geranium Pretty little pop of color! Loaded with flower buds and tons of irresistible bicolor flowers at finishing for incredible color pop. Interspecific benefits include increased branching, color-saturated flowers, and A+ garden performance. Perfect for premium branded quart programs as a stand-alone color. Learn More

With five generations of growing tradition behind it, Holtkamp Greenhouses has become the largest producer of African violets in the world. Read More

Media Release Syngenta Flowers | Syngenta Seeds BVWesteinde 62 | P.O. Box 2 | 1600 AA Enkhuizen The Netherlands | T +31 228 366 411 www.syngentaflowers.eu Syngenta Flowers to focus more on Cyclamen Acquisition of Varinova’s Cyclamen business increases range of genetic alternatives for customers  Varinova brings strong technical expertise, specialization and experience in Cyclamen  Combined strengths will bring continuous innovation to the grower and their customers  Syngenta Flowers underlines the ambition to elevate its position in the Cyclamen marketEnkhuizen / Netherlands, June 6, 2019 – Syngenta announces today, that…

Begonia Viking™ XL Red on Chocolate F1 2019 AAS Flower Winner A brand new begonia with large, uniquely colored dark leaves has arrived! Judges were impressed with how the deep bronze/brown color remained sharp and intense throughout the season, no matter where they were located; north, south, east or west. The color tones shine through to give a stunning garden appearance. Covered with vibrant red flowers, the compact plant retains its shape well and does not become rangy. “Given the options, I would choose this variety for my landscape beds.”…