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Why a Dutch farmer moved to California to grow orchids
What would induce someone 34 years old to pull up roots with his wife and four young children in tow and move more than 5,000 miles away to start fresh? Moreover, what qualities would it take for such an individual and his son to build, in just 20 years, the third largest orchid growing operation in the U.S. with more than 4 million plants sold each year?
In 1978, Joop Overgaag, a greenhouse farmer...
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Global airfreight tonnage rises 5% in April despite slow demand
Global airfreight volume dropped 7% week on week during week 18 (April 27 to May 3) after the Mother's Day flower rush ended and Labor Day holidays reduced business activity in several countries. Despite softer demand and higher bellyhold capacity, pricing continued to rise.
Preliminary April results showed global airfreight tonnage increased 5% year on year after declining 4% in March. Global average...
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New rose named after actress and presenter Caroline Quentin
Thompson & Morgan has launched a new rose named in honour of actress, presenter and passionate gardener Caroline Quentin, making its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. The rose was officially unveiled at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 on the Sparsholt College Stand, with Caroline attending the launch in person.
Rose 'Caroline Quentin' is an elegant, richly fragrant floribunda with soft...
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Focus on chrysanthemums at Selecta one's showing at the FlowerTrials
In week 24, FlowersTrials will once again open its doors to professional visitors from the international horticultural sector. As usual, Selecta will be exhibiting at its site at Kwekerij Bloem & Tuin (Oude Campsweg 4, 2678 KN De Lier, Netherlands) – alongside Evanthia and, for the first time, Morel Cyclamen.
Visitors can look forward to an informative event featuring a wide variety of product...
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