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Rhododendron renaissance: Holden Forests & Gardens using research to improve commercial plants

Holden’s Fuchsia, Peach, Pink, Pink Flare, Raspberry Ruffles and Red plants display flashy blooms and, importantly, have improved resistance to root rot disease.

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Boxed in: 2025 Axiom Gardening Outlook Study explores big box vs IGCs

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University of Florida researchers are securing the future of floral fragrance using caladium

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The Growth Industry Episode 2: Emily Showalter on how Willoway Nurseries transformed its business

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CAST 2025 live updates

Live updates from the 2025 California Spring Trials from the Garden Center magazine and Greenhouse Management magazine teams.

March 27, 2025
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The new Butterfly Candy® Buddleia collection is a powerful tool for garden centers to use to encourage new gardeners to keep gardening.

March 25, 2025
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Leading Women of Horticulture: Anna Ball, Ball Hort, and Terri McEnaney, Bailey Nurseries

Anna Ball and Terri McEnaney, who both lead legacy horticulture companies, make mentoring and encouraging the next generation a top priority.

March 20, 2025
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Leading Women of Horticulture: Arden Pontasch, North Creek Nurseries

Arden Pontasch's horticultural journey took her to North Creek Nurseries, where she ensures the plants that make it to the production line are the best they can be.

March 17, 2025
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Leading Women of Horticulture: Dana Massey, Plantworks Nursery

As a leading woman of horticulture, Dana Massey believes it’s important to never stop learning, work hard and engage with the industry.

March 14, 2025
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Leading Women of Horticulture: Katie Dubow, Garden Media Group, and Aubry Field, Lizzy Blossom

Horticulture entrepreneurs Katie Dubow of marketing company Garden Media Group and Aubry Field of plant diagnostic company Lizzy Blossom talk about balance, family and flowers.

March 13, 2025
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Showing up at your horticulture business as your whole self

Authenticity sets great leaders and businesses apart.

March 12, 2025
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Garden Center 2025 Top 100 IGCs List open for submissions with new judging criteria

We’ve adjusted the guidelines to foster fairness and increase friendly competition among garden retailers.

March 06, 2025
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Oregon Nurseries Hall of Fame member Jack Bigej passes away

Jack Bigej passed away the night of Feb. 25 while surrounded by his family. He was 83.

February 28, 2025
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Everde Growers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The multi-state, 6,700-acre growing operation filed for bankruptcy Feb. 24.

February 27, 2025

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