Jan 10 2025 57 mins 2
Bloomers in the Garden • 1.11.25 • MANTS Show • Natives • "Not More Roses" • Finally, No New Hydrangeas!
1. This past week we attended MANTS, the Mid-Atlantic Nurseryman’s Trade Show! MANTS has become the place where new plants, products and concepts are launched. In our first segments we’ll share with you what we saw and heard.
2. At MANTS there was a lot of discussions on where we how things were in 2024 and where we’re going in 2025. We’ll share with you what the Industry Professionals had to say in our 2nd segment.
3. NATIVES!! A movement started by demand! MANTS demonstrated the Nursery Industry has heard you! You’ll hear how what’s old is new again in our 3rd segment!
4. At MANTS, My Son & I were visiting the Booth of one of the most innovative plant breeders. I had to laugh because my son blurted out “Not more roses!” In our 4th segment we’ll discuss the state of roses for 2025.
5. In our final segment we’re going to talk about some things we didn’t see at MANTS! Finally!! NO NEW HYDRANGEAS!
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Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center.
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