'Steren' The Newest Star Of Cornwall's Daffodil World

August 13, 2012 R A Scamp Quality Daffodils

A UK gardening enthusiast has been given the opportunity to name a new species of daffodil after entering a competition at Cornwall's Spring Flower Show.

AFE Call For Proposals – Public Benefits Research

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is seeking proposals for research for funding this year that would fall under the following public benefits categories:

Colorado Flower Trials Turn Out Beauty For The Rest Of The US

August 13, 2012 Becky Garber, Vail Daily

The annual Flower Trials are taking place throughout the state. Industry pros, master gardeners, horticulturists and everyday residents who just love to garden all get to vote. You, too, can preview the many varieties of annuals — and vote for your favorites.

Multiple Wins For Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company At 2012 ACS

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company of Marin County took home two ribbons at the American Cheese Society’s Annual Judging & Competition in Raleigh, NC on Friday, August 3rd.  Toma earned a 2nd Place Ribbon in the American Originals Category and the company’s newest creation, Bay Blue (formerly called New Blue), received a 3rd Place Ribbon in the Rinded Blue Cheese Category.

Emmi Awarded Seven Medals In International Cheese Awards At Nantwich

August 13, 2012 The S3 Agency

The premium Swiss dairy company, Emmi, announced major wins at the International Cheese Awards, held last week at The Nantwich Show in the United Kingdom. Athletes aren't the only ones taking home medals from the UK this summer; Emmi was awarded three gold and two silver titles for their high-end specialty cheeses.