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Flowers banned in some Scotland hospitals
Jan. 11, 2009, Edinburgh, Scotland (UPI) — Flowers are being banned from an increasing number of hospitals in Scotland amid fears the traditional get-well gift is a health hazard, officials say. | READ MORE


VIDEO: Giant greenhouses open in UK

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The biggest salad-growing greenhouses in the UK, covering an area the size of 39 football pitches, have opened. | READ MORE


Energy Productivity may mean savings
Jan. 9, 2009, Guelph, Ont. – Need help cutting energy costs? Check out Energy Productivity, a full-service energyconservation and efficiency program helping growers, farmers andproducers increase sustainability through energy improvement andmanagement.


No containing the container craze
Jan. 9, 2009 — As you think beyond the chill of winter, take heart: youcan garden anywhere! Here’s what Charlie Nardozzi, seniorhorticulturist at the National Gardening Association, has to say aboutgardening in urban environments.

Early estimates on Oregon storm damage exceed $18 million
Jan. 7, 2009, Wilsonville, OR — In a survey conducted by the OregonAssociation of Nurseries, 160 growers in 12 counties reportedthat damage to nursery structures and crops due to late December stormsrange from $18 million to $31 million.

Calcium helps plants make their own medicines
Jan. 5, 2009, University of Washington — Calcium builds strong bones, good teeth – and healthy plants, according to a new study from Washington State University.

Brighten your sales for spring
Jan. 03, 2008 — Ball Horticultural Company has been reviewing extensive consumer colour preference information, as well as published data from leading colour forecasters, and has uncovered three of the hottest trends that will have the most impact on shoppers this spring.

Selecta Trials hosting Profit Center™
Jan. 2, 2009, Encinitas, CA — Selecta’s Profit Center™ at this year’s California Pack Trials will present new varieties, great ideas and technical updates with profits in mind.