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Cristina da Silva
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How can I stand on the ground every day and not feel its power? — William Bryant Logan from Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth #quote
Farwest Show 2016
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Join us this summer August 25-27 in Portland to find out how Farwest is raising eyebrows across the industry!... bit.ly/220AWYm
Amy J. Burton
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Q. If you had a blank cheque what is the one thing you would do tomorrow to help get staff/vols enagaged? #eelearning
California Spring Trials
A ‘wacky’ petunia
During the 2016 California Spring Trials, Garden Center magazine produced videos of our conversations with trialing growers and breeders about their new varieties. Our look at the Frisky Purple variety in the Crazytunia series by Westhoff was one of the most popular videos on our site after it was posted.
www.gardencentermag.com/video/frisky-purple-spring-trials-2016/
Watch more of our Spring Trials video coverage: www.gardencentermag.com/videos
What’s trending on Instagram
Every year, California Spring Trials gives the horticultural industry an early look at the hottest new varieties hitting the market in the coming season. Participants on the tour are treated to some of the most stunning plants, display gardens and views on the West Coast, with no shortage of “Instagram-able” moments to be shared with followers, colleagues and peers. One of the many Instagram pictures taken throughout the tour was this shot of hanging baskets featuring Supertunia Vista Bubblegum at the Proven Winners display garden, taken by Spring Trials attendee Daniel Cintra. Find more Instagram posts from California Spring Trials at #CASpringtrials.
www.instagram.com/p/BEORNeEH3FB/
5 stories in brief
Top industry news from our website
Feeding bees
In an effort to promote pollinator-friendly green spaces, the USDA encourages gardeners to establish window box gardens.
Wrapping up
At the conclusion of our 2016 California Spring Trials tour, the editors of Garden Center and Greenhouse Management magazines share their thoughts.
New direction
Ortho will partner with the Pollinator Stewardship Council during a process to eliminate neonics in its line of insect control products.
Plant memory
Researchers at the University of Florence in Italy find evidence that plants can be trained with physical cues and are able to form memories.
At last
Defeating Let’s Dance Rave hydrangea, At Last rose by Proven Winners was crowned the winner of the 2016 Shrub Madness tournament.
Explore the May 2016 Issue
Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.
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