In the spotlight: Plant Discovery at GrootGroenPlus 2025
Plant Discovery from Bree, Belgium, will exhibit at GrootGroenPlus for the first time in 2025. The company, led by John Casters, specializes in Italian-origin plants grown and finished in Belgium – mainly multi-stem trees and large container plants. “We aim to offer something different from what everyone else is growing,” says Casters.
In the spotlight: Plantsoen at GGP 2025
Plantsoen from Hamont-Achel, Belgian Limburg, is one of the youngest participants at Groot Groen Plus 2025. Since its establishment in 2021, the company grew in a short time into a serious player in perennials and ornamental grasses. With a strong focus on its own cutting production and genetic quality, Plantsoen supplies wholesalers, fellow growers and larger garden centres.
In the Spotlight: Plantura at GGP 2025
Plantura, based in Bocholt, Belgian Limburg, will make its debut at GrootGroenPlus in October 2025. With an impressive range of container plants, ground covers, shrubs, multi-stemmed trees and native species, the company positions itself as a total supplier for landscape professionals.
In the Spotlight: Boomkwekerij Martijn van de Wouw at GrootGroenPlus 2025
Boomkwekerij Martijn van de Wouw, based in Oirschot, specializes in young avenue trees and an extensive range of fruit trees. At GrootGroenPlus 2025, this relatively young nursery will exhibit for the third time. With a focus on quality, affordability, and accessibility, the company serves professional tree growers, landscapers, and private clients alike.
In the Spotlight: Vlemminx Bomen at GrootGroenPlus 2025
Wide assortment, short supply chains, and a focus on quality. Vlemminx Bomen from Oirschot is a familiar name at GrootGroenPlus. In 2025, the nursery led by Joost Vlemminx will exhibit for the eighth time, this year presenting a selection of new, non-standard tree varieties. The business focuses on growing young trees and whips for parks and avenues, supplying growers, cash & carry centers, and trading companies.
In the Spotlight: Moris Plantenkwekerij at GrootGroenPlus 2025
Complete assortment, personal approach, and strong regional ties. Moris Plantenkwekerij from Belgian Limburg will debut at GrootGroenPlus in October 2025. The nursery, led by Stefan Moris, has been active since 1996 and specializes in evergreen shrubs, ground covers, perennials and ornamental grasses. With more than 500 species, the company offers a complete package for wholesalers and garden centers.
Rabobank and GrootGroenPlus strengthen partnership within theme ‘Heart for Green’.
In 2025, Rabobank will once again be a proud partner of the international trade fair GrootGroenPlus, held from 1-3 October in Zundert. Within the overarching theme ‘Heart for Green’, Rabobank will contribute as a committed partner, with its role as the financial heart of the industry clearly visible.
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