Allan Armitage

3 days ago | greenhousegrower.com | Allan Armitage

Last month, I encouraged everyone to try a few standout plants from the 2025 California Spring Trials (CAST). Naturally, what catches my eye might not have the same effect on you, however, we’re usually on the same page especially when it comes to plants — so I’ve put together another short list of Armitage-approved favorites. Previous Start Slideshow Next Image zoom Begonia iCandy Series (Syngenta Flowers).

1 month ago | greenhousegrower.com | Allan Armitage

I am so fortunate to write, travel, garden, and stay healthy. There must be someone up there (or wherever) looking down on me. Not only do I get to do all those things, but I am also a small part of the evolution of ornamental plants that keep this business healthy. And even better, I get to share them with you. So, here is my first column reveal of the wonderful plants that caught my eye at California Spring Trials 2025 (CAST).

2 months ago | greenhousegrower.com | Allan Armitage

(Clockwise from top left) These bachelor’s buttons are naturalized, meaning they are non-native but have adapted to their environment here in Athens, GA. Monarda ‘Balmy Pink’ is a nativar, meaning it is cultivated from a man-made cross. Asian wisteria is invasive (originally from Asia) and escaped here in Athens, GA. This native ajuga is aggressive and growing out of bounds, but it is not considered invasive.

2 months ago | greenhousegrower.com | Allan Armitage

The final day of California Spring Trials 2025 is complete. Featuring stops at American Takii and Benary, here are a few plant varieties and other innovations that caught my eye on the final day of CAST 2025. Previous Start Slideshow Next Image zoom Be Green Seed Technology (Benary) | All photos courtesy of Dr. Allan ArmitageEvery seed company understands the need for high-quality seed capable of very high germination, regardless of sowing technique.

2 months ago | greenhousegrower.com | Allan Armitage

The fourth day of California Spring Trials 2025 is complete. Here are five plant varieties and series that caught my eye when we visited Danziger, Kientzler, Sakata, and Syngenta Flowers on the fourth day of CAST 2025. Previous Start Slideshow Next Image zoom Begonia iCandy Series (Syngenta Flowers) | All photos courtesy of Dr. Allan Armitage Outstanding, exciting, beautiful, fabulous, and magnificent were only some of the expressions I heard as I entered the Syngenta facility.