Welcome Angelal |
PlantHaven is pleased to announce we have added Angela Mekjian as a key member of our project management team with responsibility for PlantHaven’s high-volume annuals and perennials. Angela has proven expertise in bringing exceptional breeding programs to our industry’s most progressive growers and marketers.
Angela holds a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from California Polytechnic State University and has extensive experience in all aspects of the plant introduction business in the USA, Europe and Asia. She will be concentrating on PlantHaven’s high-volume international breeding programs including Whetman® Dianthus; Penhow™ Alonsoa, Diascia, and Nemesia; and Realflor™ Gaillardias and Leucanthemums. She can be reached at angela.mekjian@planthaven.com.
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Angela Mekjian
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2012 Pantone® Color of the Year |
The Pantone Institute has announced Tangerine Tango Pantone® 17-1463, as the color of 2012!! Tangerine Tango is a spirited reddish orange, giving the energy boost we probably all need to recharge and move forward into 2012. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”
Lots of your crops fit perfectly into this promotional color theme. Perfect for Tangerine Tango promotions are: Lucky Lantern™ Abutilon Tangerine, Dahlia Mystic Haze, Gaillardia Fanfare Blaze, and Geum Totally Tangerine to name just four.
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IPM Essen Show |
 PlantHaven will again be exhibiting at the American Pavilion at the IPM Essen show in Germany Jan 24-27, 2012. This year we’ll be showing off our new graphics in our booth and announcing our new status as PlantHaven® International, Inc. The IPM Essen show has been a global marketplace of the green sector for 30 years. More than 1,500 exhibitors from 46 countries presented themselves to some 60,000 visitors from 94 countries at the IPM Essen 2010. We look forward to viewing the trend-setting product ideas and promising sales strategies in January. The offering is rounded off by inspiring fair highlights such as entrepreneur forums, presentations of new varieties as well as trend and live shows in the Green City with international stars of floristry.
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Let it Snow! |
Over the winter months – we’d love to see some shots of our PlantHaven crops with snowflakes, icicles, etc. in your trial areas. Please get snappy with the cameras. Who knows there could be prizes for the best image!
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Spring Trials |
Here at PlantHaven we are gearing up for Spring Trials. Our colorful catalog is in production and the new introductions are growing strong and looking splendid. Be sure to visit us at our new location at GroLink, 4107 West Gonzales Road, Oxnard, CA. We are proudly joining forces to exhibit with six companies in the brand New Spring Trials Greenhouses.
Three highlights from PlantHaven for 2012 are: Hosta Liberty, Hosta of the Year for 2012. Plus for 2012/2013: Abutilon Lucky Lantern Red and Dianthus Coral Reef.
Directions: GroLink Google Map
Trial dates for your Diary are: Sunday, March 25 through Thursday, March 29th. Denise will be delighted to Pre-Register you for 2012. Please contact Denise Frey. Tel: 805-569-9179 Email Denise.frey@planthaven.com. |
Abutilon Lucky Lantern Red
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National Green Centre Western Nursery & Landscape Association Show |
Geoff is currently Kansas City, MO attending the NGC Western Nursery & Landscape show speaking to the green industry on the topic “Anticipating the Future”. Geoff has been involved in plant variety introduction for more than 20 years and is keenly aware that the business has become increasingly demanding and globally competitive. More than ever, breeders and plant introducers must be grounded in the demands of the market and be prepared for extensive pre-release proving and planning.
The show is also again presenting the 2012 Sweet Melissa Fashion Show. PlantHaven is proud to be featuring several varieties on the runway this year: Colocasia Black Coral, Daphne Eternal Fragrance, Dianthus Starburst/Silver Star, Hydrangea You-Me Passion, Gaillardia Fanfare Blaze, and Pennisetum Burgundy Bunny.
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Geoff Needham |
Maureen's Cocktail Corner |
Now that the holidays are over, here is a warming recipe for those cold winter evenings. One of the ingredients is our old friend Orange Liqueur – you should already have a bottle of DeKuyper in your drinks cabinet!
Damn the Weather
Glass: cocktail
Ingredients:
- One and half shots of gin
- Half a shot of sweet vermouth
- Half shot orange liqueur
- One shot orange juice
Shake all ingredients with cracked ice. Strain and pour. Garnish with an orange twist and enjoy this recipe that is sure to keep you toasty!
Have a great January!
Kind regards
Geoff, Maureen & The PlantHaven Team |
Damn the Weather
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