Bioluminescent petunias now available in the U.S.
Feb 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.
Petitti Garden Centers celebrates 50 years
On Thursday, April 15, 2021, Petitti Garden Centers will mark its milestone anniversary of “50 years and growing” as a local, family-owned, independent garden center business. Announced via press release, the anniversary coincides with the start of the outdoor growing season for Northeast Ohio gardeners, and the highly anticipated arrival of plants to the garden centers including annual ...
British brilliance - Garden Center
Mar 31, 2023 · 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 endeavor has led Charles to build the largest family-owned and fastest-growing garden center chain in the UK — British Garden Centres (BGC).
BFG Supply acquires distribution business of Central Garden and Pet
Aug 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 third-party vendor products across the nation.
From Seed to Spoon app launches first chatbot for the garden …
Feb 9, 2023 · From Seed to Spoon app launches first chatbot for the garden industry. Harnessing the latest innovations in AI technology (GPT-3 from OpenAI Foundation), GrowBot is the first garden bot specifically designed to provide expert advice and information on gardening 24/7.
Magazine - Garden Center
Garden Center magazine, the premier independent media outlet for the industry, is proud to announce its transition from print and face-to-face events to a digital platform. The March 2024 issue marked the final print edition, and events moving forward are being conducted online. This strategic shift underscores the magazine's commitment to embracing the digital future and ensuring broader ...
What the heck is LECA? - Garden Center
Oct 3, 2023 · Jess Stout, the lawn & garden and bedding house manager at Ray Wiegand’s Nursery & Garden Center, thinks the chocolate-colored clay marbles look like Cocoa Puffs.But the little brown spheres popping up in swanky plant circles are not a …
Vandermeer Nursery - Garden Center
Sep 11, 2018 · Vandermeer Nursery has been located on the same 40-acre property in Ajax, Ontario, since 1961, and it’s that history that the family of owners says is the primary reason for their success over the last half century.
‘Little Miss Figgy’ - Garden Center
Feb 8, 2021 · Sun/shade requirements. Full sun. USDA Zones. 7a-10b. Habit. Dwarf compact upright. Container suggestions. Though figs grow best in Zones 8-10, they can be successful in protected locations in Zones 5-7.
USDA unveils updated plant hardiness zone map - Garden Center
Nov 15, 2023 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its plant hardiness zone map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012. USDA’s plant hardiness zone map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location.