10+ hour, 2+ min ago   (1027+ words) Developed by United Selections, Velvet Blossoms combines a rich red color, naturally balanced growth, excellent vase opening, and strong performance under commercial growing conditions in Kenya, Colombia, Ecuador, and soon Ethiopia. Developing a new commercial rose is a long-term investment....

9+ hour, 50+ min ago   (928+ words) A truly beginner-friendly flower germinates quickly, tolerates inconsistent watering, shrugs off average soil, and keeps blooming even when deadheading falls behind schedule. So regardless of whether you are starting in spring, working through the tail end of summer, or planning…...

10+ hour, 58+ min ago   (924+ words) In People Behind Thursd series we introduce the people who help shape the platform behind the scenes. From growing up between greenhouses to enjoying the Dolce Vita in the Italian countryside, Elise Raateland always had flowers and plants close by....

10+ hour, 50+ min ago   (236+ words) Unlike most trees, the leaves of an aspen tremble or 'quake' at the slightest breeze, creating a shimmering effect. In sum, the quaking aspen is a dynamic symbol of resilience, ecological health, and cultural continuity. Its trembling leaves invite humans…...

11+ hour, 51+ min ago   (919+ words) This farm-direct marketplace that cuts out the middleman between South American flower growers and U.S. floral professionals. Jeffrey opines that in the floral trade, it has not often been the growers who really benefited; neither have the buyers quite consistently. The…...

15+ hour, 11+ min ago   (668+ words) This September, she brings that perspective to the Dahlia Design Summit, where fourteen growers and designers will share different ways of working with Dahlias. Ross approaches the flower from a slightly different direction. She is not only interested in the…...

15+ hour, 11+ min ago   (821+ words) Bringing a practical connection between the garden and the vase to the Dahlia Design Summit. For Marryn Mathis, working with Dahlias starts in the field and ends in the hands of the person arranging them. As the farmer-florist behind The…...

18+ hour, 51+ min ago   (328+ words) What happens when flowers, vegetables, and garden plants replace leather, fabric, and thread? These playful pieces turn everyday growth into temporary fashion. Shukshina’s process starts with looking at plants differently. A zucchini can suddenly suggest the shape of a ballet…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (968+ words) This is why she is a natural fit for the Dahlia Design Summit, the virtual event taking place from September 13-18, 2026. For almost two decades, Ellen Frost has built her work around locally grown flowers and, just as importantly, around the…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (579+ words) "Years ago, one sentence from a YouTube video stayed with me: “Doing is the best way of thinking.” For me, that is really true. Every challenge I meet today, whether through Cresultant or PlantScout, I try to embrace rather than…...