The New Complete Guide to Houseplants: Expert Houseplant Growing Advice for Everyone arrives December 1 with trending varieties, real-world care advice, and styling inspiration.
Costa Farms brought plants to an unexpected place this spring, partnering with Minnesota-based Twin Cities In Motion race organization to connect houseplants with wellness, movement, and community in a bold experiential activation.
Since its April theatrical debut in more than 100 cities, The Gardener has been finding its people, city by city, community by community, selling out theaters across the country. What has emerged is nothing short of a phenomenon.
Garden Media Group highlights a range of no-assembly-required Father’s Day gifts designed for every kind of dad.
Women aren’t just participating in the economy, they’re propelling it. Women-owned businesses now generate $3.3 trillion in revenue and make up nearly 40 percent of all U.S. businesses.
Planta, the world’s number one plant and garden care app, announces the release of an upgraded plant ID tool, Quick Add, designed to help users effortlessly identify and add plants to the app and receive smart care schedules.
This Mother’s Day, give Mom a gift that nurtures both her spirit and her garden. Whether it’s planting a calming garden retreat or creating a handmade botanical project, these mindful, hands-on activities offer relaxation, connection, and a personal touch she’ll truly treasure.
“Our 2026 Superstars bring fresh inspiration to every backyard,” said Katie Dubow, president of Garden Media Group. “This lineup of new, innovative tools and vibrant plants simplify the hard work, allowing gardeners of all experience levels to ‘Lemonade’ and focus on the joy of creating something beautiful.”
Nothing says “You help me bloom” like these curated gift ideas from the garden gurus at Garden Media Group
Fresh off a standout showing at the Tropical Plant International Expo 2026 (TPIE), Costa Farms once again proved why it remains the industry leader in horticulture, securing a number of awards for its plants, products, and innovation.
Flora & More, a member-only supplier of premium orchids and select plants, has opened its first market outside Florida in Houston, bringing grower-direct orchids and curated plants to local green industry professionals.
Independent floral and garden professionals in Central Florida now have a modern destination for orchids, plants and pots. Flora & More, a members-only wholesale market created by North America’s leading orchid grower, Silver Vase, has launched its Orlando location
After several years of what Pantone calls overstimulation, uncertainty, and nonstop visual noise, the color-forecasting firm has picked an unusual choice for their 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer.
Get ready to grow something extraordinary in 2026 from these 4 spectacular brands!
Jackson & Perkins®, America’s premier rose breeder and grower, announces its 2026 rose introductions, a collection that celebrates heritage, beauty, and modern performance.
Garden Media Group continues its growth and leadership in the horticulture industry with the addition of Hope Thatcher as Assistant Account Executive and several well-deserved team promotions.
Jackson & Perkins, America’s premier rose grower, is thrilled to announce the winning submission of its 2025 Rose Naming Contest: Ruffled Romance.
After more than 25 years of reimaging garden tools and watering devices, Hoselink is again raising the bar. The family-owned brand has launched the Evolve™ Retractable Hose Reel, the most advanced, longest-lasting hose reel the company has ever engineered.
In 2026, people are finding sweetness in unexpected places. From cozy games to catios, consumers are embracing small joys and simple pleasures that brighten daily life. Garden Media calls this cultural shift “Lemonading” – a movement that transforms challenges into opportunities through creativity, mindfulness, and joy.
Corporate gifting is big business, with over $300 billion spent each year. But a new Sales & Marketing Management Report says much of it goes unnoticed, unused, or worse, forgotten; more than half of recipients have thrown away a corporate gift without using it. The problem? Generic, one-size-fits-all gifts fail to connect.
This season, Garden Media Group is thrilled to share a new collection of holiday gift ideas, carefully curated by expert gardeners and horticulturists.
Annual Health Fair with Augusta University Sets the Standard for Community-Focused Industry Initiatives
After three decades as CEO and President of Costa Farms, Joche Smith Sr. is proud to announce the promotion of his son, Jose (Joche) Smith Jr., to President as part of the company’s thoughtful leadership transition.
Cultivate ‘25 returns to Columbus July 12–15. With groundbreaking products, innovative design, and inspiring stories from the next-gen of green leaders
A new era of growth and connection is here for container production nursery professionals. The Next Level Nursery Group is the first peer-driven leadership network created exclusively for container production growers across North America.
Amid Tariffs, Economic Worries, and Cold Snaps, Gardening is America’s Bright Spot
Thoughtful Gifts for the Earth-Loving Dad
Get ready to celebrate National Knock Out® Rose Day on Friday, May 9, 2025—a vibrant tribute to the rose that has transformed gardens and captured hearts for 25 years.
We are now moving into what experts call the “she-conomy”—a new economic era fueled by the rise of female entrepreneurs, executives, and decision-makers.
This spring, garden centers across North America are uniting to secure the future of the green industry through Seed Your Future’s month-long ‘Round-Up at the Register’ campaign.
Spring is knocking on the door, and it’s time to get planning. This year, consider summer-flowering bulbs with showstopping blooms, decadent fragrance, and fun texture to spice up your garden.
This Mother’s Day, help kids create something unique for Mom! Crafting together—or planting a surprise garden—adds a personal touch she’ll cherish forever.
Caladiums have earned their place in the spotlight as the National Garden Bureau’s 2025 Bulb of the Year. These tropical beauties are loved not for their flowers but for their striking foliage that transforms gardens into vibrant, leafy displays from early summer until the first frost.
The results are in, and flower lovers have a reason to celebrate—Ranunculus, also known as the Persian Buttercup, has been named the 2025 Bulb of the Year by Flowerbulb.eu.
Since its founding in 2014, Seed Your Future has inspired millions of students to explore careers in horticulture through transformative programs like Green Career Week and Seed to STEM.
PlantCon International Orlando, taking place February 22-23, 2025, will feature over 100 booths, hands-on workshops and a keynote by physician-botanist Dr. Jeff Block.
Garden Media Group 2025 Garden Superstars for Spring highlights another year of trailblazing new products.
The groundbreaking shrub that changed the gardening world with its stunning blooms, unmatched resilience, and effortless care is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
ackson & Perkins®, a leader in premium roses and plants, unveils the return of their highly acclaimed ‘Library of Roses,’ now featuring an expanded collection of exclusive and heritage varieties.
Garden Media Group is excited to present a fresh collection of gift ideas thoughtfully curated by expert gardeners and horticulturists.
Plant By Number Design, a leader in DIY garden design innovation, is thrilled to announce its latest educational tool, Garden Design Placemats.
Jackson & Perkins, a leader in rose cultivation, is pleased to announce that two of its Floribunda roses, Like No Other™ and Soaring to Glory™, have been named winners in the 2025 American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS) program.
Jackson & Perkins is delighted to unveil its 2024 Holiday Collection, designed to elevate the season of giving with elegance, warmth, and cheer.
Garden Media Group announces its twenty-fourth annual Garden Trends Report, Nature’s Renaissance, now available for download.
J&P Park, Inc., a prominent and established leader in the home and garden industry, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Northern Brewer, a top name in the homebrewing industry.
J&P Park, Inc., a prominent leader in gardening and hobby-based products, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Northern Brewer, a leader in the homebrewing industry
Royal Anthos and their lily bulb vendors are happy to announce their partnership with the Slow Flowers Society. The goal is to teach American flower farmers how easy it is to grow and sell lilies.
Lawns often get a bad rap for not benefiting wildlife or biodiversity. But with a little effort, you can transform your lawn into a thriving wildlife haven that blooms year after year in early spring.
Landscape professionals discover a seamless solution for garden design projects
Garden Centers discover an invaluable tool that simplifies design and boosts plant sales
Cultivate ‘24, the highly anticipated event for the horticulture industry, is not just a gathering of professionals but a hub for innovation, education, and networking. This year promises exciting new introductions from leading growers and producers, from water-wise perennials to products that are right on trend.
Looking for a unique and meaningful way to celebrate Dad this year? Consider giving that special man in your life a gift that keeps on giving: something green and sustainable! This gift guide takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect gift.
Park Seed, a leader in home growing, announces the launch of its innovative new assortment, “Sow Effortless Collection™”. This collection contains pre-sown biodegradable seed mats, tapes, discs, and grow kits…
In March, garden content creators, consumer press, and nonprofit horticulture leaders gathered across the Southeast for Plant Development Services, Inc.’s traveling Spring Garden Roadshow.
In the U.S., 47% of the workforce is women, a number that has surged by 114% over the last two decades; however, within the green industry, this figure drops to just 9%.
Flowerbulb.eu invites gardeners to transform their summer container gardening experience by incorporating a vibrant array of bulbs that promise delightful surprises all summer long. Bring container design to the next level with these two new design trends…
Lilies have achieved the extraordinary honor of being crowned the 2024 Bulb of the Year not just once but twice! The National Garden Bureau’s prestigious recognition and Flowerbulb.eu’s matching declaration of Asiatic Lilies as the 2024 Bulb of the Year…
The Garden Media Group and Royal Anthos have solidified their ongoing partnership by entering into a three-year strategic alliance to boost flower bulb sales across the United States significantly. Royal Anthos has secured a European Union grant…
Make this year special by giving Mom the best she deserves. Imagine her smile when she receives a beautiful gardening gift that will make her home and garden blossom for months or years to come. Don’t settle for anything less than perfect for the woman who has always been there for you.
Celebrate National Gardening Day on April 14 by exploring the pleasures and advantages of gardening. This year, in honor of the occasion, Garden Media Group reached out to seven beloved gardeners and florists to share their top picks for plants or products that enhance the gardening experience.
North America’s largest houseplant grower, has selected eight plants that use biophilic design principles to enhance home interiors. This new Greenteriors collection merges natural, aesthetic beauty with wellness, bringing the power of plants into the heart of every home.
New to the gardening market, Harvest Gold Organics is a premium soil conditioner that works with the foundation of soil and roots to enhance plant health within four-to-eight weeks.
Star® Roses and Plants, a leader in the horticultural industry, is thrilled to unveil two new additions to their renowned Knock Out® Family of Roses…
Garden Media Group’s president, Katie Dubow, was awarded the 2024 Green Achiever Award from the Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association (PLNA).
Birdwatching is a delightful hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. You can invite beautiful feathered subjects to dine at your home and enjoy nature’s beauty from your doorstep.
Garden Media Group has unveiled its 2024 Garden Superstars for Spring, showcasing another year of groundbreaking new products.
Gardening Made Easier and More Efficient for Beginners and Pros Alike
Jackson & Perkins®, a distinguished leader in premium roses and plants, reaffirms its commitment to horticultural excellence by unveiling its innovative Rose ‘Library.’
Think outside the chocolate box with gifts that say “I love you” long after the day is over. Something every Valentine wants to hear.
As the calendar flips to a new year, the horticulture world eagerly anticipates the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) at the Baltimore Convention Center on Jan 10-12, 2024.
Smithers-Oasis, a global leader in floral design, expands into horticulture with their latest innovation, OASIS® Forage Products™.
The spirit of festivity and generosity grows stronger as the year winds down. In fact, data shows companies are most generous with their gifting in November and December.
With the busy season of celebrations ahead, Flowerbulbs.com wants to remind you of the importance of self-care.
Discover the ultimate gift for everyone from master gardeners to new plant parents, featuring blooming plants, tools, and décor to inspire green thumbs.
Over the last three and a half decades, the horticulture industry has seen many success stories
Discover the allure of Allium, the crowned jewel of flower bulbs, as Flowerbulbs.com proudly presents its 2023 selection.
Plant Development Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Agapanthus Blackjack™, a Concept Plants variety and an upcoming release from the Southern Living® and Sunset® Plant Collections, has been named Plant of the Year 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Looking for a unique and meaningful way to celebrate Dad this year? Consider giving that special man in your life a gift that keeps on giving: something green and sustainable!
For the first time in history, female gardeners have outnumbered their male counterparts competing for medals at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show.
Gardening Know How is delighted to announce the recipients of its highly competitive 2022 Sponsorship Program, which focuses on grassroots community gardening initiatives bringing positive changes to their local communities.
Flowerbulbs.com wants you to know that summer flowering bulbs are a fantastic addition to any garden.
Garden Media Group shares gardening gift ideas every mom will love
Have you noticed how everything looks enchanted in the moonlight? Starry nights, sparkling illuminations, and dancing silhouettes seem to make landscapes come to life.
This collection of everyday, easy-to-grow landscape shrub roses produces basketsful of blooms from spring through first frost in a stunning array of colors.
American Tulip Day is returning to San Francisco. Union Square will be transformed by 80,000 American-grown tulips, grown from Dutch bulbs, in honor of International Women’s Day.
The From Seed to Spoon app, a popular gardening resource for both amateur and experienced gardeners, is excited to announce the release of its new feature, GrowBot.
The Garden Media Group announces that recent studies prove flowers have the natural ability to help people feel more joyful.
Whether you’re curating gifts for master gardeners or new plant parents, these gift ideas offer something special for everyone!
Experts Agree Fall-Planted Bulbs Grown for Cut Flowers Give Vegetable Beds an Extra Season
Take your spring garden to the next level by planting a spring-flowering bulb lawn this fall. Flowerbulbs.com shares how bulb lawns provide ecological and aesthetic benefits, so incorporating this into your spring landscape is a no-brainer.
Adding Spring Flowering Bulbs Provides an Important Food Source for Pollinators
Fresh blueberries are now found just a step away from the back door with the Bushel and Berry™ Collection of homegrown edible berry bushes.
This Father’s Day, why not focus on getting your dad, husband, father-in-law, or that special guy in your life something green and good for him that will keep on giving for years to come!
Fill your world with long-lasting lilies
Women are making great strides across many industries. On May 18, 2022, the U.S. Soccer Federation agreed to a historic agreement: equalized compensation for the first time in history.
With top-level features such as substantially more petals, pollen-free, mild fragrance, and longer vase life, Roselily is the superior choice of lilies
Gardening gift ideas every mom deserves and will love
As the national flower of Mexico, dahlias are the perfect flower to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Growing these big beautiful blooms might seem like a mystery, but with a bit of extra love, gardeners of all skill levels will be rewarded with a summer of endless color.
The Knock Out® Family of Roses changed all that with a line of everyday, easy-to-grow shrub roses that produce basketsful of blooms from spring through first frost. The family offers disease resistance, low maintenance, and a stunning array of colors. Roses for the people—finally!
Spring is knocking on the door, and it’s time to get planning. This year, consider summer-flowering bulbs with show-stopping blooms, decadent fragrance, and fun texture to spice up your garden.
“We are excited to help introduce these amazing new and innovative ideas to better the gardening world.”
These amazing products will not only bring more color to your home but make sure you have a successful and professional looking garden.
American-produced tulips, grown from European bulbs, are returning to San Francisco’s Union Square on March 5, 2022, for Flower Bulb Day.
Tulip growers in the United States, together with their European flower bulb suppliers, are returning to San Francisco’s Union Square on March 5, 2022 for Flower Bulb Day. To celebrate International Women’s Day…
The acquisition enables Park Seed to support homesteaders, subsistence farmers, and home gardeners like never before through the creation and delivery of educational resources. The app taps a new well of digital services and creates turnkey access to products for existing app users.
“Valentine’s Day used to be a holiday for receiving roses and chocolate, but the best gifts are often the ones we give ourselves,” says Katie Dubow, president of Garden Media Group. “Buy yourself flowers or a plant or plan a green experience, and treat yourself like the green goddess you are.”
The Garden Media Group, representing U.S. Lily growers, has tips to make the holidays season extraordinary.
Tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and more need the winter to become a warm welcome in the spring.
With the promise of a bright holiday season ahead for 2021, gardening and houseplant gifts are poised to bring joy to millions of households as the season of giving returns.
Gardeners and Growers Agree Classic Tulip Collection is the Superstar of 2021
‘From Crisis to Innovation’ details the shifts in gardening in a post-pandemic world
Centuries-Old Stinzen Gardens Experiences Renaissance in Naturalizing
Farwest, the biggest green show in the west, promises to offer industry insiders a sneak peek into what’s trending in horticulture for 2022 and beyond.
As kids go back to school and temperatures cool, hold on to summer by bringing the outdoors in with a beautiful houseplant.
Plant Development Services Inc. is pleased to announce its 2022 trade releases debuting at Cultivate 2021, July 10 –13, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.
Netflix’s Sarah Campbell to Give Away Designer Lily Bouquet and Private Design Class
Garden Media Group Shares Seven Fool-proof Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
The second annual Women in Horticulture Week, May 30-June 5, honors, promotes, and supports incredible female professionals and their achievements in the horticulture industry.
This Mother’s Day, don’t you feel Mom—and you—deserve something a little different?
Garden Media Group shares 11 gardening gift ideas every mom deserves and will love
One of the most common questions garden experts get is, “is it deer resistant?”
Five reasons to consider planting summer-blooming bulbs.
What would you do with 5,000 tulips in your living room?
Jennifer Campa has joined Garden Media Group as an account executive.
The boutique PR agency has been selected by Sprout as the 2020 ‘Always Be Growing’ Award winner.
New ‘Gather Tulips’ Virtual Tulip Festival March 27th and 28th
Garden Media Group has been selected by BUILD Magazine as Best Horticultural PR & Communications Firm for their 2021 Home and Gardens Awards.
Becky Paxton, a jack of all trades, has joined Garden Media Group as an account executive.
As the days get shorter and the mornings get colder, the young and young-at-heart begin dreaming up holiday wish lists. This year, an incredible 16 million Americans took up gardening.
Business is blooming at Garden Media Group, the nation’s premiere public relations firm for the garden and horticulture industry. This fall, the firm welcomed two new clients, Bonide Products LLC and Plant Development Services Inc. to their roster of clients in the horticulture, outdoor living, lawn and landscape industries.
The 2021 report, The Great Reset, provides a detailed snapshot of how people are responding to the evolving dynamics within the garden industry, as well as the expected trends over the coming year.
Every gardener knows it. Fall is for planting. There are many benefits and every gardener dreams of gearing up for next spring.
Set the mood for fall with stunning containers that will last until the snow falls. These bright floral combinations will provide cheerful pops of color to the often-gray days of autumn. Decorating outdoor spaces for fall and Halloween is a hot trend.
This month, garden industry insiders will gather virtually for Cultivate’20, AmericanHort’s annual conference. Garden Media Group’s Katie Dubow will once again be premiering the firms widely anticipated annual Garden Trends Report.
Blueberries may be small in size but they pack a big nutritional punch! They’re low in fat and have high concentrations of fiber and antioxidants. Just one serving of blueberries contains almost 25 percent of your daily requirement of Vitamin C.
This Father’s Day, think outside the box with your gifting! Go green and buy dad a gift to make the most of his time outdoors from easing some garden chores to growing a delicious treat!
Female entrepreneurs are growing the U.S. economy. In fact, over the past five years, women-owned businesses increased 21 percent.
Even if you can’t see mom in-person this Mother’s Day, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still celebrate her. Think green and give a garden gift that will make her life easier and her spaces beautiful, just like her.
Royal Anthos, a Dutch trade association for bulb and nursery stock traders in the Netherlands joins forces with Garden Media Group to launch their latest international campaign.
It’s time to get back in the garden! With these great plants and products ensure success this season. To get you excited this spring, Garden Media Group has released its 2020 Garden Superstars for Spring.
Not everyone has a big backyard. Millions of Americans have small gardens and some only have a balcony. Thanks to new plant breeding, there is a plethora of dwarf fruits and vegetables designed for small space gardening.
From garden business owners to green marketing professionals, the garden industry is embracing the importance of cultivating parents and kids as new plant lovers.
Star® Roses and Plants, the introducers of The Knock Out® Family of Roses, is excited to announce the launch of its new brand, Bloomables®, a collection of Star Roses and Plants’ best flowering shrubs that are easy-to-grow for gardeners.
Anyone can give roses on Valentine’s Day. But if you have a garden- lover or someone who would appreciate a “greener” gift, think outside the flower box with gifts that will say “I love you” long after February 14th is over.
With unique splashes of color reminiscent of a galaxy, Monstera deliciosa ‘Thai Constellation’, an interesting new variety of the hardy monstera plant, was chosen as Favorite New Foliage Plant at the 2020 TPIE.
I write to announce some wonderful news. As we enter this new decade, Garden Media Group ushers in the biggest change in our history. As of January 1, 2020, I purchased Garden Media from my mom, Suzi McCoy, and am taking over as owner and president effective immediately.
The mother-daughter duo of Suzi McCoy and Katie Dubow are well known in the horticultural industry. From representing first-class clients to speaking on the latest gardening trends, the two have built the PA based Garden Media Group into the top marketing firm in the garden industry.
For those who’ve never cared for a plant before, there’s good news: It doesn’t take superhuman strength to keep all indoor greenery alive.
Matching gifts with people can be lots of fun. This year, Garden Media Group has your back and a dependable shopping list to match. Take care of everyone’s gift-shopping needs with these high quality, easy-to-use, or easy-to-grow products.
Add a supernatural touch to your Halloween festivities. Decorate this season with spooky indoor plants that have creepy names, devilish shapes and weird colors.
The 2020 Garden Trends Report, Seeing 20/20, offers a peek into what will trend in horticulture in 2020 and beyond.
This month, garden industry insiders will gather at Cultivate’19, AmericanHort’s annual conference in Columbus. Garden Media Group’s Katie Dubow will be there to explore what the future holds.
Most houseplants are fine a few days without watering. If you leave (or forget to water) for more than a week, plants are more likely to be unhappy and stressed. Remove the guesswork and rest easy with Costa Farms’ Wick & Grow™ self-watering system.
Go green and buy dad a gift for the great outdoors. Dads are naturals at helping things grow, so celebrate them with these five unique garden gift ideas.
Moms are naturals at helping things grow, and there’s no better place to do that than in the garden. Celebrate your mom – and Mother Nature – with these five unique gift ideas.
Centurion Brands, the leading manufacturer of innovative and affordable lawn and garden tools, will reveal reliable, durable and innovative new products at the National Hardware show.
Research shows that berries help keep you mentally sharp, help manage weight and diabetes, support eye health, and fight aging.
Garden Media Group has released its 2019 Garden Superstars for Spring. This year’s list features delicious edible plants, safe garden food and innovative products.
Centurion Brands is proud to announce that their Powerful Link-Force® Double-Gear Drive Lopper was awarded the Golden Shovel Award for outstanding garden product from Gardening Products Review.
Living plants transform any home or office into a welcoming space alive with natural beauty. For those who consider their thumbs brown, there’s good news: It doesn’t take superhuman strength to keep all indoor greenery alive.
Katie is the new QVC guest host for Cottage Farms! She’ll make her debut appearance January 15.
The 18th annual report dives deep into the intrinsic connection people have with nature and how banding together could be the best defense to protect the earth.
Garden Media Group has hired beloved public relations communicator, Peggy Anne Montgomery, as an account executive.
Katie Dubow has been invited to present the 2019 Garden Trends Report at an exclusive event hosted by the Orlandelli Organization, Orlandelli Horizon.
Garden Media Group, the award-winning boutique lawn and garden public relations agency, turns 30 in September.
Katie Dubow, creative director of Garden Media Group, has been named a member of Greenhouse Product News’ (GPN) 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.
Katie Dubow, creative director at Garden Media Group, has been elected to the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association Board of Directors for 2018.
The 2018 report introduces seven industry trends that inspire a cleaner, more relaxed state-of-mind.
Garden Media Group has been awarded a 2017 Media Awards Silver Medal from GWA: The Association of Garden Communicators for the redesign of its website.
Attendees at Cultivate ‘17 will have the first look at Garden Media Group’s highly anticipated 2018 Garden Trends Report. The firm’s president Susan McCoy and creative director Katie Dubow will unveil the seven new trends at AmericanHort’s annual conference…
Costa Farms continued its momentum as a leading voice in indoor plant culture with a series of activations in New York City this season, part of a broader push to build stronger connections with today’s plant-loving consumers
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