Tree Planting Day (Boomfeestdag) 2025: planting together for the future
On Wednesday 19 March 2025, we came together to celebrate the conclusion of the annual Tree Planting Day season in Zundert. With a programme full of education, sustainability and cooperation, pupils, tree growers and involved organisations made a significant contribution to the greening of the region. Once again, the event was a sequence of meaningful and memorable moments.
‘Heart for green': partnership between GrootGroenPlus and Varb offers additional benefits for participants
Varb and trade fair GrootGroenPlus share a Heart for Green and will continue their successful collaboration in 2025. This means that participants of the 35th edition of the trade fair – taking place from 1 to 3 October in Zundert – can once again showcase their current assortment easily via the digital trade fair platform.
European Plant Support (EPS) foundation supports three innovative projects in the tree nursery industry
The European Plant Support (EPS) foundation has once again awarded financial contributions to innovative projects in the tree nursery industry, as part of its third funding round. During the board meeting of 10 March, it was decided to support three initiatives that contribute to sustainability, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the industry. The projects will be featured at GrootGroenPlus 2025 and they will provide a tangible contribution to the further development of the tree nursery industry.
The power of plants: unique research by ROOTZ for a healthier management of soil, water and air
How can you use plants to improve the quality of the soil, water, and air? Further research into this green technology, also known as phytoremediation, should lead to refinement and expansion of the existing possibilities.
The Valencian nurseries affected by DANA-2024 seem to be largely on ther own for the time being
In Spain, the new year only truly begins after Christmas and the Three Kings have departed. It marks the start of new initiatives, challenges, and opportunities on both a personal and professional level. However, for the Valencian plant nurseries devastated by the dramatic floods at the end of October, 2025 is shaping up to be drastically different. The industry estimates losses at €150 million-€50 million due to the destruction of plants and €100 million from damaged business premises, greenhouses, installations, and production fields. The immense force of the water abruptly ended the 2025 sales season and potentially future campaigns, as many crops have multi-year cycles.
Spring starts with FLORALL
Over seventy ornamental plant and tree nursery companies will present their products at the spring edition of FLORALL on Tuesday 4 March. The focus is on the assortment for the coming spring.
Local celebration of Boomfeestdag returns this year
On Wednesday 19 March 2025, another tree planting event will take place in the municipality of Zundert, building on the local initiative that originated from the Nationale Boomfeestdag. First collectively launched last year, the event promises to be another inspiring day dedicated to raising awareness about greenery, sustainability, and biodiversity. With 150 children, engaging activities, and the planting of new trees at the Business Centre Treeport (BCT), it is set to make a lasting impact.
Theme GrootGroenPlus 2025: Heart for green
From 1 to 3 October 2025, the 35th edition of trade fair GrootGroenPlus will take place. This year’s theme, ‘Heart for Green’, highlights the central role of greenery not only in our industry but far beyond. Green is at the core of the product range, the passion of participants, visitors, guests, and employees. Everyone involved contributes with a green heart to building a sustainable future. The theme of this year’s trade fair reflects the commitment to quality, collaboration, and innovation that has made GrootGroenPlus a leading event in the industry for 35 years.