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Flowers, Facts, and the Fight for Truth

4+ hour, 29+ min ago  (739+ words) Investigative journalist Geesje Rotgers has spent a decade correcting misinformation about agriculture and ornamental growing. Her message is direct: silence is not safety. It is a choice the sector can no longer afford to make. There is a conversation happening…...

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thursd. com > articles > dutch-lily-days-preview

You Are Invited to Dutch Lily Days 2026!

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (386+ words) Thirteen Dutch flower bulb exporters open their test greenhouses and invite you to visit and participate in this event's 14th edition. For anyone working with lilies, this is not just another date on the calendar. Dutch Lily Days has grown into…...

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thursd. com > articles > jacaranda-farms-chrysal-gerberas

Jacaranda Farms " Cultivating Excellence in Gerberas

1+ day, 32+ min ago  (831+ words) The collaboration between Colombian grower Jacaranda Farms and Chrysal demonstrates how production and post-harvest care must work in tandem as a unified system. When it comes to maximizing the potential of Gerberas, the collaboration between Colombian Gerbera grower Jacaranda Farms…...

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Celebrating the 60th Birthday of Mount Elgon's Bob Andersen

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (566+ words) A 60-year milestone that reflects growth, sustainability, and community impact, rooted in horticultural heritage and shaped by long-term vision. It is a special moment to recognize an extraordinary figure in the floral industry, Bob Andersen, Managing Director of Mount Elgon,…...

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thursd. com > articles > spring-creativity-plastic-free-floral-design

Spring Sparks Creativity With Plastic-Free Floral Design

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (329+ words) Playful blooms, fresh ideas, and a greener foundation for floral artistry. Spring has a special kind of energy. The light changes, colors return, and suddenly every florist feels that familiar urge to create something new. After months of muted tones,…...

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thursd. com > articles > barry-webb-slime-mold-macro-photography

Barry Webb's Macro Photos of the Colorful Slime Mold World

4+ day, 26+ min ago  (383+ words) These organisms are tiny, averaging just 1 to 4 millimeters in height. That's likely the reason most of us walk past them without ever noticing them. But under Barry's macro lens, they are something else completely: alien-like sculptures in miniature, full of…...

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thursd. com > articles > hilton-carter-book-unfurled

Hilton Carter's Book 'Unfurled: Designing a Living Home"

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1559+ words) 'Unfurled: Designing a Living Home' invites readers into his house to witness an intimate sanctuary gradually evolving to mirror his style, creativity, and love for plants. A home doesn't become the haven you envision immediately you move in. It slowly…...

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thursd. com > articles > netherlands-no-longer-grows-roses-floriculture-knowledge-export

The Netherlands Stopped Growing Roses. Here's Why That Might Be Its Greatest Move Yet.

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (256+ words) From genetics to robotics, Dutch floriculture is exporting knowledge instead of stems " and the global flower trade is following its lead. "The ornamental horticulture sector is often underestimated," Ruud van der vliet notes. "Yet globally it remains a resilient and…...

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thursd. com > posts > thank-you-for-the-flowers-from-the-netherlands

Flowers for the Pope: My 35-Year Journey

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (604+ words) A 35-year floral journey at the Vatican, ending with a heartfelt moment hearing my favorite words in Rome. This year marks a special moment for me. It has been 40 years since I earned the title of Master Florist, following my…...

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thursd. com > articles > most-popular-flowers-in-the-world

What Are the Most Popular Flowers in the World?

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (1242+ words) This is a breakdown of global floral demand, highlighting key varieties and what makes them essential across retail, events, and supply chains. Flowers move through global markets every day, from large-scale farms in Kenya, Ethiopia, Ecuador, and Colombia to auctions…...