Author name: Erika Walls

We polled a few breeding companies to learn about their 2024 successes and what drove their breeding efforts this past year. Despite some unpredictable weather, supply chain issues, and changing consumer demands across the U.S., several nursery operations’ native and new ornamental introductions continue to help consumers beautify their spaces. The results are a resounding

Even with variety field trials taking place across multiple growing locations around the country, a few consensus favorites seem to emerge each year. 2024 was no exception. Following our coverage of 20+ trials (click here for more information), check out the slideshow on this page for a closer look at five varieties that ranked as

These plants are all tucked in on a reefer trailer so they stay warm until they arrive at their destination. | Container Centralen Inc. All plants are cold-sensitive to one degree or another, and young plants even more so. But shipping poinsettias to a Minneapolis big-box store in December requires special consideration. We talked to