Month: May 2018

Valentine’s Day, International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day… Among different specificities, the cut flowers market is characterized by strong prices variations related to some festive events. And so, growers are always looking for solutions to sell as many stems as possible at these high-prices periods. …

IJsselstein – Plantipp BV and Concept Plants BV participate in the very first edition of the Garden Trials and Trade. The Garden Trials and Trade is the only stop where about 30 companies are showcasing their new varieties in the area of woody plants and perennials. This offers a unique opportunity to see these innovations in full bloom in the middle of the gardening season. During the Garden Trials, Plantipp and Concept Plants will show their latest introductions and will give a sneak preview of the varieties that will be introduced in 2019. …

Since its launch in 2014, Slowflowers.com has provided floral consumers with a one-stop address for "slow" flowers and foliage, wedding and event designers and myriad options for gifting local and seasonal flowers. Participation among floral professionals has grown from 250 vendors to more than 700 vendors across the U.S. and Canada. The site averages 29k unique users and 191k page views annually. …