A lot has happened this year in the nursery industry, and these 10 news stories captured our readers attention.
Here are our top 10 news stories by pageviews:
1. Ohio ban on blooming pear trees goes into effect – Five years after Ohio announced a coming ban, it is now illegal to sell, grow or plant Callery pear trees in the state.
2. National Wildlife Federation announces Shubber Ali as Garden for Wildlife, Inc. CEO – As CEO, Ali will drive the company's mission to empower individuals and businesses to create a more sustainable world and help wildlife.
3. USDA unveils updated plant hardiness zone map – In addition to the map updates, the plant hardiness zone map website was expanded in 2023 to include a “Tips for Growers” section.
4. MrMaple Brothers buy historic Buchholz Nursery – MrMaple.com is a nursery that sells over one thousand cultivars of Japanese Maples along with other rare and unusual plants via mail-order.
5. 2024 Perennial Plant of the Year announced – PPA members voted Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ as the 2024 PPOY and find it makes an excellent bridging plant between early and later flowering perennials.
6. Monrovia announces three new rose series for 2023 – Consumer demand for roses is being driven by renewed interest in classic flowering shrubs and romantic nostalgia plants.
7. A thirsty invasive grass invades arid regions of the U.S. – If growers find this grass on their property, it needs to be destroyed.
8. Longwood Gardens to acquire du Pont estate – While Longwood Gardens will own and operate Granogue, Mt. Cuba Center and the Longwood Foundation have provided generous support to help fund the acquisition.
9. Black sheep – Find out why Bailey's Eclipse hydrangea found a home in the company's First Editions brand and did not become the next Endless Summer hydrangea.
10. Department of Labor finalizes H-2A wage rule – The rule revises methodology for determining the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A workers and any U.S. workers in corresponding employment.
We hope you enjoyed reading our top 10 news stories for 2023, an we look forward to keeping you updated with all the nursery industry news next year.