Our programme today was packed with interesting and inspiring presentations. From company presentations to how we as an industry can respond to the current trends post Covid and within the scope of the current world crises, and more!

We concluded the first day of our conference with an eye-opening visit to @Vertify_nl. Located in the very heart of Seed Valley, Vertify conducts applied research in outdoor vegetables, greenhouse horticulture, arable farming, flower bulbs, and fruit.

We kicked off the first day of our Breeders & Distributors Conference concentrating on Seed Valley. With presentations by Seed Valley, VPN (Association for Potting Soil and Substrate Netherlands) and Incotec.

Looking back at the opening of the new @hilverdaflorist location. We are always delighted to be able to attend such proud milestone events from our members. These new greenhouses have been built to the very latest technological specifications for young plant production.

We had an inspiring afternoon at Weihenstephan University yesterday.  The trial garden is used to test trees and shrubs, herbaceous perennials & new varieties of rose in ways that suit local conditions. In the allotment garden, the focus is on cultivation of vegetables & herbs.

We are so excited to welcome the participants to our #HomeGardenConference again. Over 80 participants travelled to Munich, Germany where we kicked of the conference this morning with an introduction to the theme of 'Small-Space Gardening'.

We are excited to see all of these together. #yearofthebasil @RHSHydeHall

𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝕄𝕖𝕕𝕒𝕝 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟛 HayDay Golden Bicolor has a nicely controlled and upright growing habit. @SyngentaFlowers proudly shows you more of this brightly coloured golden-yellow beauty. #goldmedal #winner #helenium

April Fools’ Day today and the flowering #hyacinths in the field next to our office were fooled this morning with a covering of snow. #aprilfools #flowerfields #dutchflowerfields

- 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙮 - This #Perovskia Compact is @PanAmSeed's Bluesette. It stands out with its improved branching and compactness. #approvednovelty #novelty #newbreeding

- 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙮 - The first lettuce leaved #Basil available in purple is Pieterpikzonen's Ocimum #basilicum Red Lizzy. It has extra large leaves with a dark purple colour. #approvednovelty #novelty #newbreeding

𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝕄𝕖𝕕𝕒𝕝 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟛 SeedSense's #Helianthus annuus has it all. Not only is it a #dwarfvariety with multiple branches, but you have also never seen such stunning and unusual semi-double, lemon-coloured flowers on a #sunflower. #goldmedal #winner

Spring comparison trials at Benary with a tour by breeder Pim Kaagman. So excited to see some @GoldMedal winners including the long-established #Bellis perennis Robella and the 2022 winner #Myosotis sylvatica Bellamy Blue.

- 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙮 - #Helianthus annuus Firefox from HM.CLAUSE has a unique flower pattern and colour. This dwarf type is suited for pots or low bedding. #approvednovelty #novelty #newbreeding

Organising team from 51st Convention on a site visit to the The Valley in the Zuidas in Amsterdam. The Valley is designed and built to be both green & innovative and fits into our Convention theme; ‘Learning from the past, meeting needs of the present, taking care of our future.'

Happy #internationalwomensday from our all #women team. #teamfleuroselect #goldmedal #verbena #flowers