Last month, May 18 Wilhelm Elsner passed away at an age of 91, reports the German umbrella horticultural association Zentralverband Gartenbau. Elsner was a prominent pelargonium breeder … [Read more...]
Aad van der Lem new CEO of RijnPlant
May 30, 2013
With effect from June 1st, Aad van der Lem will be appointed as CEO of Dutch anthurium and bougainvillea specialist RijnPlant. Van der Lem: “It is my intention to set RijnPlant even more … [Read more...]
High distinction for Theo Ruys
May 3, 2013
Theo Ruys is appointed Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau, a high Dutch distinction for people who have earned special merits for the society. Last Week, Minister of Economic Affairs Henk … [Read more...]
McConkey Company appoints Dave Edenfield
May 2, 2013
McConkey Company in Sumner, Washington (US) appoints Dave Edenfield as business development manager. “His exposure to the mass market and retail-ready programs will be a strong asset in … [Read more...]
Margareth Hop new plant breeder at Boot & Co
April 24, 2013
Margareth Hop has been appointed as a plant breeder at Boot & Co Tree Nurseries of Boskoop ( Netherlands). She will mainly be involved in the development of ‘new’ plants for the public … [Read more...]
Dogwood and holly hybridizer Elwin Orton honoured
December 5, 2012
The International Plant Propagators' Society Eastern Region Foundation announced the formation of a named endowment fund to honour 43-year IPPS member Dr. Elwin Orton, reports trade magazine … [Read more...]
Helen Spencer joins Plants for Europe
December 5, 2012
Plants For Europe announces that Helen Spencer has joined the company. Helen will have broad responsibilities within the company, but will particularly focus on promoting and supporting … [Read more...]
New face at Selecta
November 27, 2012
Selecta Colombia, a sales division of Selecta Cut Flowers, has appointed Paola Coba as its Junior Sales Manager. In her new role she will support Selecta’s market development activities in … [Read more...]
Rose breeder Robert Harkness died
November 27, 2012
November 8, Robert Harkness, director at UK based Harkness Roses died at the age of 61. After selling the Harkness Garden Centre in the nineties he focused fully on the rose business. He … [Read more...]
AAS Medallion of Honor to Jim Alston
August 28, 2012
Recently retired Dr. Jim Alston, (“Doc” Alston ) of Park Seed Company is the 2012 recipient of the Medallion of Honor of All-America Selections (AAS). Earlier this month , former … [Read more...]
