Bioluminescent petunias now available in the U.S.
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The improvements were not limited to glowing plants. The scientists showed that the genetic modifications also elevated luminescence in yeast and mammalian cells. But the luminescence in plants was entirely self sustaining owing to the metabolic synergy. This enables perpetual illumination without any external aid. Petunias provided the brightest bioluminescence, especially in the flower buds.
BFG Supply acquires distribution business of Central Garden and Pet
WEBAug 14, 2023 · BFG Supply, a leading technology-enabled distributor to the green industry, has acquired the independent garden center distribution business of Central Garden and Pet.. The independent garden center distribution portion of Central serves more than 4,000 customers across the U.S., selling both Central and …
British brilliance - Garden Center
WEBMar 31, 2023 · British brilliance. The evolution of the UK’s largest family-owned independent garden center chain shines light on growth opportunities far beyond the current marketplace. When Charles Stubbs took his first step into the green industry, he was simply selling homegrown plants at the end of the family driveway. That small entrepreneurial ...
Park Seed unveils ‘Sow Effortless Collection’ of seed mats, discs ...
WEBPublished August 29, 2024. Listen to article. Park Seed has released its “ Sow Effortless Collection," which contains pre-sown biodegradable seed mats, tapes, discs and grow kits designed to simplify seed growing. The collection is meant to make gardening easier, whether starting microgreens, creating a patio flower garden or planting vegetables.
Plants you can plant and forget about to keep stocked at your IGC
WEBJul 27, 2023 · Horticultural YouTuber Jim Putnam shares plants you can plant and forget during a Cultivate'23 session. Horticultural YouTuber Jim Putnam shares plants you can plant and forget during a Cultivate'23 session. During Cultivate'23, Jim Putnam, host of HortTube with Jim Putnam on YouTube, hosted "Plant ...
From crisis to innovation - Garden Center
WEBOct 11, 2021 · The 2022 Garden Trends Report from Garden Media Group, “From Crisis to Innovation,” outlines the shift that has occurred in the green industry and beyond. Following “The Great Reset” of 2021, the 2022 report guides us through the customer mindset to better fit green products and services into this post-pandemic lifestyle.
Gardener's Supply Co. details new location - Garden Center
WEBFeb 15, 2018 · The new store in Lebanon, N.H., is the former location of Longacres Nursery Center, which was purchased and renovated by Gardener's Supply Co. and reopened for business Feb. 1. Pat Pearsall, retail division manager with Gardener's Supply Co., says the new retail building measures around 10,000 square feet, with a …
Proven Winners introduces more than 75 new varieties for 2024
WEBMay 1, 2023 · Proven Winners is announcing the introduction of more than 75 new varieties of annuals, perennials and shrubs for the 2024 season. These new selections are the culmination of years of careful breeding, selection, and attention to consumer demand. Each has been rigorously tested for superior garden performance including disease resistance, vigor ...
A modern vision - Garden Center
WEBJun 21, 2018 · A modern vision. Colonial Gardens is reinventing the garden center model by combining plant retail, local food and agritourism, with a focus on experience, education and entertainment. Customers enjoy live music, food, wine and beer on the Colonial Gardens courtyard, just outside of the on-site Bean Counter Café, during Wine Wednesday on …
Monrovia says 'the modern meadow' is a garden trend to watch …
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Listen to article. One garden trend to watch for 2025 and beyond is a design Monrovia is calling " the modern meadow," says Katie Tamony, chief marketing officer and trend spotter at Monrovia. Each year, the grower conducts large-scale consumer research projects with more than 1,400 homeowners. This year’s results show an …