Entries for 2023 (38)
Dec 28, 2023
Pro Tips on Hybrid Potted Lilies
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Staying ahead of the game when it comes to Hybrid Potted Lilies is key. This is keen advice from our resident expert Dave Dowling. Read below for more expert tips and recommendations. ...
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Dec 22, 2023
Garden Mums: Order Now
Your Ball Seed Team
While some of us might be seeing snow this time of year, it’s actually time to think about mums. We talked with Mum Business Manager Steve ...
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Dec 06, 2023
New Annuals for 2024
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Introducing the newest varieties in Annuals for 2024. Wondering what varieties will perform the best in your region? We’re here for you. We talked to Ball Seed Marketing Manager Jaime Kedrowski and the Regional Managing ...
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Nov 30, 2023
Spring Vegetable Plugs: Order Now (VIDEO)
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Think Spring. Time to order Spring Vegetable Plugs to be sure you have the supply you need. To help you get started, we talked to Retail Business Manager for Burpee Tiffany Heater, and Jayson Force, resident ...
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Nov 14, 2023
2024 Poinsettias Catalog from Selecta One®
Jaime Kedrowski
Poinsettia season is here. Soon it’ll be time to order next year’s plants, and the 2024 Poinsettia Catalog from Selecta One has arrived for your convenience. ...
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Nov 10, 2023
Plant Trial Award Winners for 2023
Jeff Gibson
Have you ever been to a plant trial? If not, you should really think about it. Here’s why: University plant trials are very important to plant breeding companies, wholesale growers and garden retailers. They’re able ...
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Nov 03, 2023
Spring Geraniums: Order Now
Your Ball Seed Team
Time to order Spring Geraniums. Since adequate timing is needed for ordering and growing, be sure to get your orders in ASAP. New varieties for 2024 are here and ready! ...
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Oct 26, 2023
Ball Mums New Varieties for 2024 (Video)
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New for Ball Mums from Ball Seed is a wonderful assortment of colors, even habits and lots of blooms. From the 2023 garden mum trial site at Lou Davino Greenhouses in New Jersey, Ball Seed ...
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Oct 17, 2023
Scheduling First-Year-Flowering Perennials
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If you’re still unsure how to schedule your Spring perennials, check out this online tool: https://www.firstyearfloweringtool.com The First-Year-Flowering Tool is an interactive resource, ...
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Oct 04, 2023
Online Resources for Growers (Video)
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Available now to growers are some great online resources ready at your fingertips! Check them all out at the Ball Seed website and start using them today. ...
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Sep 28, 2023
Ball Seed Exclusives Among UGA Classic City Award Winners
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The University of Georgia announced its Classic City Award Winners for 2023. This collection represents the plants in different categories that have received the best ratings throughout the growing season from June through September 2023 ...
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Sep 13, 2023
Ordering Ball Seed New Varieties
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Time to place your orders! Find the latest products now with our 2024 Ball Seed New Varieties Brochure. It covers both vegetative and seed items for your upcoming selling season. With everything in one place, ...
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Aug 28, 2023
Place Your Orders for Cut Flowers
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Once the crop is harvested is when you should start ordering. This is keen advice from our Cut Flower Specialist for Ball Seed Co., Dave Dowling. He also emphasizes the importance of quality. Reminding growers, ...
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Aug 15, 2023
Customer Days Roundup 2023 and Video
Your Ball Seed Team
2023 Ball Seed Customer Days (July 27 and 28) were full of camaraderie, fantastic mid-western weather, and gorgeous plants. “The attendance for our educational presentations and ...
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Aug 01, 2023
Where to Go For the Best Plant Trials
Jeff Gibson
This summer, we encourage you to get out and get travelling. Travel to trials! Go to flower trials, to field trials, to garden and container trials. Here at Ball Seed, we send new and existing ...
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Jul 26, 2023
Cultivate’23 Recap and Burpee Wins an Award
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Cultivate’23 reached record attendance in Columbus, OH, this year. Guests flooded our booth throughout the four-day event, and we were happy to show off our newest varieties. The team answered questions ...
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Jul 24, 2023
Let’s See the Magic Happen with PanAmerican Seed
Madison Umphrey
July 27 and 28 are the days we have all been waiting for ... Ball Seed Customer Days! Included in this annual experience are the raised beds and wood pergola filled with colorful products from ...
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Jul 20, 2023
Create Your Own Combinations with Fun Fusions and Dynamix
Madison Umphrey
The industry is familiar with MixMasters and Trixi Combos. Now Ball FloraPlant and Selecta One are launching a way to customize combinations to your own liking. Let’s look at how that works! ...
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Jul 18, 2023
2024 New Varieties With Burpee
Madison Umphrey
The Ball Seed assortment of Burpee branded plants is known for their garden performance and great taste. Let’s look at some of the new varieties that will be presented at Customer Days on July 27 ...
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Jul 15, 2023
WebTrack Tips from ColorLink
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Are you new to WebTrack? Even if you’re an avid user of ordering through our customer friendly system, it’s always good to have a refresher. We ...
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Jul 14, 2023
Sneak Peek at New Varieties from Ball Ingenuity
Madison Umphrey
Here are some of the new varieties from Ball Ingenuity that you will want to see during your 2023 Customer Days experience. Tecoma Kalama ...
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Jul 11, 2023
Plan Your Visit for Ball Seed Customer Days
Madison Umphrey
2023 Ball Seed Customer Days will be here before you know it. Follow along to see all the behind-the-scenes details about this spectacular event! (And scroll to the end to watch a welcome video with ...
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Jul 10, 2023
What’s New for Selecta One?
Madison Umphrey
We’re glad you asked! In this blog, you will get a glimpse of some of the new varieties from Selecta One that will be presented at this year’s Ball Seed Customer Days July 27 and ...
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Jul 07, 2023
Mums New Variety Brochure Now Available
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Let’s talk about garden mums. The 2024 New Varieties brochure for our Ball Mums assortment is here. For the latest literature, videos, podcasts and production tools, check out our webpage dedicated to Ball Mums! ...
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Jul 06, 2023
Introducing New Varieties From Ball FloraPlant
Madison Umphrey
Ball Seed Customer Days is approaching July 27 & 28, which means new products, blooms and experiences! Ball FloraPlant has some exciting new varieties coming this year ... Let’s take a look! ...
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Jul 03, 2023
Something 'New' with Ball FloraPlant & Selecta One
Madison Umphrey
For 2023, Ball FloraPlant and Selecta One have redesigned their layout display in The Gardens at Ball. Let’s explore how these changes will positively impact the way you experience this year’s showcase! ...
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Jun 30, 2023
Fall Bulb Crops: Order Early
Your Ball Seed Team
When it comes to Fall bulb crops, it’s important to know that ordering early is key. Take it from Dave Dowling, Cut Flower Specialist for Ball Seed Co. We recently interviewed him on this topic ...
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Jun 27, 2023
The Mixed Containers Showcase - Behind the Scenes
Madison Umphrey
Ball Seed Customer Days are swiftly approaching, and preparation and collaboration are a must. One of the event highlights is the inspiring mixed-combo demonstration. In this blog, learn how the Mixed Containers Solutions team has ...
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Jun 13, 2023
Dormant Hydrangea Ordering Time (Video)
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“Don’t be intimidated by dormant hydrangeas because they are something new. They are exploding in popularity too fast for you to miss out!” says Matthew Dynakowski, Supply Manager for Ball Seed Co. ...
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Jun 08, 2023
Save the Date for Ball Seed Customer Days
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Join us for Ball Seed Customer Days! Choose from two days, July 27 or July 28, and experience everything the Gardens at Ball has to offer. Register today to reserve your place and be among ...
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May 24, 2023
Registration Now Open for Darwin Perennials Day
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Sign up and see new plants at Darwin Perennials Day – the perennials event of the year! Come down to West Chicago, Illinois, on June 21 for a full day of plants and connections. Registration ...
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May 22, 2023
When to Order Fall Pansy Plugs (Video)
Your Ball Seed Team
Time to think about Fall Pansy Plugs. Since adequate timing is needed for ordering and growing, it’s important to get your orders in ASAP to ensure the varieties you want are available for late-season sales. ...
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Apr 27, 2023
Growing Recommendations for MixMasters Combos
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MixMasters™ from Ball FloraPlant gives you options for building a successful mixed combo program. Choose your MixMasters multi-stick liner, which is three liners rooted together for ...
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Apr 12, 2023
Planting Pelleted Seed (Video)
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Start with the best. Your crops will show it. Our extensive line of high-quality Ball Premier Line Seed is created to deliver hassle-free sowing and maximized growing every time. Today, more than ...
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Feb 20, 2023
New Vegetables for 2023
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What’s new in vegetables this year? You’ll find some interesting varieties brought to you exclusively from Ball Seed. These new introductions are trialed and tested to ensure reliable results for home garden, as well as ...
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Jan 12, 2023
The Gardens at Ball: Virtual Tour
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Get ready to tour The Gardens at Ball. Feel free to take your time to get to know everything straight from the product experts by clicking on the videos embedded throughout the tour. ...
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Jan 10, 2023
New Calibrachoa Brochure Available
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Explore all of the trending and colorful Calibrachoa options in this latest fold-out brochure from Ball Seed. Check out the latest innovations from Ball FloraPlant and ...
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Jan 05, 2023
Potted Plants
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Potted plants are still trending. “As much as foliage potted plants have lost some stability in the market, blooming plants seem to stay steady,” said Kelsey Minalga, resident potted plant expert. ...
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