GrootGroenPlus puts retail in the spotlight with the Garden Centre Event
The international trade fair GrootGroenPlus is responding to the growing importance of sustainability in the retail sector with special activities during its 35th edition, taking place from 1 to 3 October 2025. The event will provide garden centres, cash & carry businesses, and other green sector specialists with unique insights into current sustainability topics and opportunities to expand their knowledge and networks.
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.
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.
Myplant & Garden – International Green Expo 55.000 sqm dedicated to horticulture
The International Green Expo (Fiera Milano Rho, February 19-21, 2025 will be an even bigger edition, with 55,000 sqm (+5,000 sqm) spread across four halls: an impressive space covering 5.5 hectares, equivalent to eight football fields or 211 tennis courts. More than 800 exhibiting brands (22% from abroad, mainly from the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, France, and Spain, with floral companies from Ecuador and Kenya attending for the first time), dozens of partner associations, 200 buyer delegations, and over 125 accredited foreign companies from 45 strategic countries across five continents. Additionally, there will be 70 conferences and special initiatives and 150 journalists already accredited. These are the initial figures for the event, just days before it opens.
A brave ecological experiment alongside the Danube in Hungary
Pünkösdfürdő Park is part of a comprehensive ecological experiment with a number of innovative solutions. The area used to be a grassland without any woody vegetation, but thanks to the work of the designers and landscapers, a real biodiverse recreational paradise has been created here. It is worth visiting the park every two weeks for its’ varying vegetation.
A rejuvenating cure for Chaplin Park in Switzerland
When public expectations meet the demands of biodiversity and resilience in the face of climate change, the renovation of a park becomes a gift to its users. Let's take a look at an exemplary project in Corsier, Switzerland. The Charlie Chaplin Park has just been renovated and once again offers spectacular views over Lake Geneva. A veritable lung of greenery for the inhabitants of Corsier-sur-Vevey, this haven of peace allows all generations to enjoy a respectfully redesigned world.
Trade fair Green is Life has a lot to offer
The international GREEN IS LIFE trade fair presents garden plants, techniques and technologies for the production of plants and green areas, products and services for horticulture, garden and urban greenery equipment, as well as landscape architecture including cut and potted flowers.
New pavillion and more innovations at Myplant & Garden 2025
The ninth edition of Italy's premier international event for green professionals will open its doors at Fiera Milano Rho from February 19 to 21, 2025. This essential gathering for companies, operators, and associations in landscaping, horticulture, gardening, and sportsgrounds offers a unique and unparalleled showcase of proposals, solutions, products, and services for the entire green industry.
Endless Green Diversity at IPM ESSEN 2025
From January 28 to 31, 2025, over 1,400 exhibitors from around fifty countries will present their latest products, services and innovations in the fields of plants, technology, floral design and garden design. IPM ESSEN offers the international connoisseur audience not only a comprehensive overview but also numerous interesting program highlights that invite exchange, discovery and networking.Our trade visitors can look forward to an inspiring order and trend platform. The focus is mainly on climate-resistant plants, energy-efficient and resource-saving production solutions and attractive sales and presentation concepts,” said Andrea Hölker, project manager of IPM ESSEN. “We are looking forward to four special days of trade fairs.” The relevant topics will be rounded out with lectures, special presentations and value-added tours. IPM ESSEN takes up entire fairgrounds. The enthusiasm from the industry is great: also in 2025, IPM ESSEN will fill Halls 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and the Galeria. Halls 1, 1A, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Galeria): are dedicated to nursery plants and young plants, flowering potted plants, colorful cut flowers and robust perennials. The IPM ESSEN presents a unique international plant show. For the first time, the spring edition of the Landgard-Ordertage will take place in Hall 1A. Also new is the Horticultural Forum in Hall 2 as a central meeting point for producer horticulture. Exhibitors will bring the public the latest news about the future, production and industry in the “young plants” sector in practical lectures and panel discussions. The forum also serves as a starting point for guided tours that offer enlightening insights into the world of young plants and new trends. In Hall 7, tree nurseries from North Rhine-Westphalia will present the
Nominations for Show Your Colours Award IPM 2025 announced
Ten plants have been nominated for the Show Your Colours Award IPM 2025. All exhibitors of IPM with woody plants and perennials could submit plants or plant concepts for this award. Ten plants/plant concepts were eventually nominated from the entries. The Show Your Colours Award will be presented on Thursday 30 January 2025 at 15:00 in the BIZZ Holland stand, hall 8, stand number 8A30-4.
Eight Flemish innovations at the IPM 2025
Flanders' presence at the IPM-fair will focus on typical Flemish products such as azaleas, rhododendrons, flowering houseplants, Flemish laurel and chrysanthemums as well as shrubs, young plants, bedding plants and nursery stock products. The flemish exhibitors also have eight new products on show: Deroose Plants, Hall 2 – Booth B25.8 presents Agave ‘Peace Revolution’, Alocasia ‘Serendipity Pink Variegata’, Guzmania ‘Chouette’, Nepenthes ‘Midnight’, Tillandsia ‘Mizuki‘. www.derooseplants.com Leybaert, Hall 2 – Booth B25.6 expands its range with die PWR plant Maximus and PWR plant Hercules. www.leybaert.be Rudy Raes Bloemzaden, Hall 2 - Booth B25.5 presents Primula acaulis ‘Flamenco Mix’.
The Tree Festival is the most fun day of the year
Echten - With the push of a green button, Albert Verlinde (chairman of the National Tree Day Foundation), Inge Nieuwenhuizen (mayor of the municipality of De Wolden) and Sylvo Thijsen (director of Staatsbosbeheer) opened the 67th National Tree Day today at Staatsbosbeheer forestry Ruinen in Echten. During this green holiday, thousands of pupils across the Netherlands stepped out of the classroom and into the residential area or nature to plant trees.
Awarded novelties at Green is Life 2024
At the Polish floriculture trade fair Green is Life, awards were handed out for submitted novelties. The results included two Gold, one Silver and one Bronze award, as well as two honourable mentions. A total of 30 novelties were submitted for assessment.
Myplant & Garden Middle East The first Italian B2B green industry trade fair in Dubai
The leading Italian green industry trade fair Myplant & Garden has expanded and strengthened its international presence with the official presentation of Myplant & Garden Middle East, the first Italian B2B green industry trade fair in Dubai and the only event dedicated to the ornamental green industry in the Middle East. This trade fair will be held from 15-17 November 2025 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Business Centre Treeport named Greenest Business Park in the Netherlands 2024
On Thursday 7 November, Business Centre Treeport (BCT) in Zundert was awarded the prestigious title Greenest Business Park in the Netherlands 2024. The announcement was made during the Day of Economic Affairs (Dag van Economische Zaken), organised by the Stichting CLOK. The event brought together professionals for inspiring knowledge sessions, networking discussions, and this special election.
Stichting EPS supports innovative projects in the tree nursery industry with financial contributions
The Stichting European Plant Support (EPS), which has long been committed to promoting progress within the tree nursery industry, has once again demonstrated its support for important initiatives. During the 34th edition of trade fair GrootGroenPlus in 2024, EPS selected two innovative submissions for financial support, further stimulating the industry in the areas of education, knowledge, and sustainability.