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Cultivate 2021

Sales Managers Josh Gauche & Harman Gilbert with Phormium 
Sales Managers Josh Gauche & Harman Gilbert with Phormium 
Do you have to be tall to join the VB team? Not sure, but seeing how well Nanne Bentvelzen fits between Edward Verbakel (left) and Bart Kester (right), you might think so. Last year he joined the VB team as Technical Sales Manager Export and there are great projects coming his way.
Do you have to be tall to join the VB team? Not sure, but seeing how well Nanne Bentvelzen fits between Edward Verbakel (left) and Bart Kester (right), you might think so. Last year he joined the VB team as Technical Sales Manager Export and there are great projects coming his way.
Alan Cartwright, Andrew Eye, Robert Lee, Jeff Mayer and Carly Scholtz with PlantProducts.
Alan Cartwright, Andrew Eye, Robert Lee, Jeff Mayer and Carly Scholtz with PlantProducts.
"It looks like covid never happened," Sam Ahilan with Fibredust shares from the first day of the well-visited show. On his own blueberry farm, he's perfected the growth media for the berries and the market response is great. 
"It looks like covid never happened," Sam Ahilan with Fibredust shares from the first day of the well-visited show. On his own blueberry farm, he's perfected the growth media for the berries and the market response is great. 
The NMGA meeting took place during the Cultivate event as well
The NMGA meeting took place during the Cultivate event as well
Ton Versteeg of Bom Group with Casey Jansen sr and his family with Holland Greenhouses. As it shows, Ton has some busy days at the show. "Everybody's happy to be back at a show for the first time since the pandemic started," he says. 
Ton Versteeg of Bom Group with Casey Jansen sr and his family with Holland Greenhouses. As it shows, Ton has some busy days at the show. "Everybody's happy to be back at a show for the first time since the pandemic started," he says. 
Hi Conley's! David Branca is present on the show.
Hi Conley's! David Branca is present on the show.
One thing we missed severely was doing a coffee at Svensson
One thing we missed severely was doing a coffee at Svensson
Svennsson organised a breakfast meeting prior to the event, which was visited very well
Svennsson organised a breakfast meeting prior to the event, which was visited very well
The Verano365 team was present to show a special verison of it!
The Verano365 team was present to show a special verison of it!
Verano365 debuted their Next-Gen wetting agent on the show.
Verano365 debuted their Next-Gen wetting agent on the show.
There are some familiar faces at Total Energy Group! Denis van Alphen, Arthur Kroon, Johan van den Beukel, Peter Stuyt, new colleague James Whalen and Arie Luiten are present. "The first day was visited well. It was slightly slower than usual, but our overall feeling is very positive."
There are some familiar faces at Total Energy Group! Denis van Alphen, Arthur Kroon, Johan van den Beukel, Peter Stuyt, new colleague James Whalen and Arie Luiten are present. "The first day was visited well. It was slightly slower than usual, but our overall feeling is very positive."
Susan Liou at the Hishtil, Cohen and Jaldety booth.
Susan Liou at the Hishtil, Cohen and Jaldety booth.
The Bluelab team with their digital solutions was present. From left to right, we’ve got Larry, Caroline, Tracey, Lori and Darren. 
The Bluelab team with their digital solutions was present. From left to right, we’ve got Larry, Caroline, Tracey, Lori and Darren. 
Ronaldt Thoen & Casper Knook with Bosman van Zaal , accompanied by what Ronaldt calls his 'amazing and great support Bill Bissell with AgriNomix'. Bosman van Zaal is in the hall with AgriNomix
Ronaldt Thoen & Casper Knook with Bosman van Zaal , accompanied by what Ronaldt calls his 'amazing and great support Bill Bissell with AgriNomix'. Bosman van Zaal is in the hall with AgriNomix
The booth of Ridder.
The booth of Ridder.
Pink LED lights present at the Philips / Signify booth
Pink LED lights present at the Philips / Signify booth
Taylor Burnett with Heliospectra is present at the show, of course in the Heliospectra booth
Taylor Burnett with Heliospectra is present at the show, of course in the Heliospectra booth
Berger
Berger
Tyler Rodrigue with Westland Greenhouse (right) is accompanied by Bill Whitakker with Oreon, Matt Bonavita with Svensson and Julie Vijverberg with G&V Construction 
Tyler Rodrigue with Westland Greenhouse (right) is accompanied by Bill Whitakker with Oreon, Matt Bonavita with Svensson and Julie Vijverberg with G&V Construction 
The Ngma reception 
The Ngma reception
 
Introduction talk at the ngma reception 
Introduction talk at the ngma reception
 
The TO Plastics team was so excited to be back at this show in person this year and showcase their newest product...
The TO Plastics team was so excited to be back at this show in person this year and showcase their newest product...
A 450 Square Pot with Tag Slots and an accompanying 10-count carry tray.
A 450 Square Pot with Tag Slots and an accompanying 10-count carry tray.
George Lucas of Lucas GH Monroeville NJ and Jeff Warschauwer with Prospiant
George Lucas of Lucas GH Monroeville NJ and Jeff Warschauwer with Prospiant
Jeff and Gary Mangum at Prospiant Booth with Forwardgro in Md.
Jeff and Gary Mangum at Prospiant Booth with Forwardgro in Md.
Daniele Dell’Erba and Jan de Smet with Van der Knaap show the propagation solutions of the company. 
Daniele Dell’Erba and Jan de Smet with Van der Knaap show the propagation solutions of the company. 
Ziv Gottesfeld, CEO with HPNow (left) with their new sales representative for North America, Cord Nunez.
Ziv Gottesfeld, CEO with HPNow (left) with their new sales representative for North America, Cord Nunez.
The Lock Drives team was present at the show.
The Lock Drives team was present at the show.
Blackmore Company presented their Air Tray brand, a recently launched line of root air pruning trays.
Blackmore Company presented their Air Tray brand, a recently launched line of root air pruning trays.
Otto Kaufmann with Lambert was visited by Sam Ahilan with Fibredust
Otto Kaufmann with Lambert was visited by Sam Ahilan with Fibredust
David Dobos with Blackmore shows the Ellepot solutions to a visitor on the show
David Dobos with Blackmore shows the Ellepot solutions to a visitor on the show
The Prospiant gang - and Jeff’s wife Sharon - sharing a special moment with George Lucas.Left to Right: Tom Vezdos, Evan Sharples, George Lucas, Jeff and Sharon Warschauer, Mark Dunson and John McPhillips.
The Prospiant gang - and Jeff’s wife Sharon - sharing a special moment with George Lucas.
Left to Right: Tom Vezdos, Evan Sharples, George Lucas, Jeff and Sharon Warschauer, Mark Dunson and John McPhillips.
Of course Priva is present: From left: Dave Patterson, Stephen Hirashima, Maarten Hartong and Cesar Salaverria
Of course Priva is present: From left: Dave Patterson, Stephen Hirashima, Maarten Hartong and Cesar Salaverria
Fibredust and Hydrafibre announced their collaboration during the show. Together they are realising new coir and engineered fiber blocks: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9338330/combining-benefits-of-coir-and-fiberes-into-one-ready-to-use-block/
Fibredust and Hydrafibre announced their collaboration during the show. Together they are realising new coir and engineered fiber blocks: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9338330/combining-benefits-of-coir-and-fiberes-into-one-ready-to-use-block/
No machines present this year, but even without that Raymond van den Berg with ISO Group had a great show. 
No machines present this year, but even without that Raymond van den Berg with ISO Group had a great show. 
Mr Otto Kaufmann with Lambert Peat Moss
Mr Otto Kaufmann with Lambert Peat Moss
So here's the team with Lock Drives at the beginning of the show....
So here's the team with Lock Drives at the beginning of the show....
Cord Nunez, Sales Director North America, HPNow with Chris Lundgren of Dosatron 
Cord Nunez, Sales Director North America, HPNow with Chris Lundgren of Dosatron 
The Ball Ingenuity display included the expanding collection of Jurassic Rex Begonias of four different sizes to serve customers indoors and out; the fragrant Jupiter series of Exacum powered by Ball FloraPlant breeding; and indoor flowering hydrangea from the Hydrangea Breeders Association and Aldershot. (left to right) Jesus Benitez, Lori Croghan, and Joan Mazat
The Ball Ingenuity display included the expanding collection of Jurassic Rex Begonias of four different sizes to serve customers indoors and out; the fragrant Jupiter series of Exacum powered by Ball FloraPlant breeding; and indoor flowering hydrangea from the Hydrangea Breeders Association and Aldershot. (left to right) Jesus Benitez, Lori Croghan, and Joan Mazat
Ralph Zendejas, Leland Toering, and Maria Bolinger pose in the Ball FloraPlant booth at Cultivate’21 where the new micro-Coleus Spitfire is catching eyes, as well as mounded basket Lantana Shamrock™ and beautiful MixMasters™ combos featuring Petunia Bee’s Knees.
Ralph Zendejas, Leland Toering, and Maria Bolinger pose in the Ball FloraPlant booth at Cultivate’21 where the new micro-Coleus Spitfire is catching eyes, as well as mounded basket Lantana Shamrock™ and beautiful MixMasters™ combos featuring Petunia Bee’s Knees.
Roberto Campos talked to Cultivate attendees about Signify LED Lighting solutions offered through Ball Seed. "It boosts growth and yield for your plants."
Roberto Campos talked to Cultivate attendees about Signify LED Lighting solutions offered through Ball Seed. "It boosts growth and yield for your plants."
Karl Batschke (left) and Seth Reed stand next to sun loving SunFern™ Artemisia, a great texture component to mixed containers and landscapes. The Darwin Perennials booth also featured a compact Buddleia series named Chrysalis™ that grows beautifully in containers or hanging baskets, too.
Karl Batschke (left) and Seth Reed stand next to sun loving SunFern™ Artemisia, a great texture component to mixed containers and landscapes. The Darwin Perennials booth also featured a compact Buddleia series named Chrysalis™ that grows beautifully in containers or hanging baskets, too.
The team of Fleurizon. "We welcomed a lot of visitors and we even handed out more catalogus than 2 years ago!", Frank de Greef says. W
The team of Fleurizon. "We welcomed a lot of visitors and we even handed out more catalogus than 2 years ago!", Frank de Greef says. W
Fleurizon has Tillandias in sizes and species, all one quality, only the best, says Frank de Greef. "Xerographica crazy beautiful and the other Tillandsia's we now offer preselected 'no brain' selections. Easy one buy collection full box. Tillandsias are also my favorite plants."
Fleurizon has Tillandias in sizes and species, all one quality, only the best, says Frank de Greef. "Xerographica crazy beautiful and the other Tillandsia's we now offer preselected 'no brain' selections. Easy one buy collection full box. Tillandsias are also my favorite plants."
So many plants on display at Fleurizon.
So many plants on display at Fleurizon.
Father (left) Doug and daughter (Right) Kenna Cole of D.S. Cole Growres with their facilities manager Tod Gooch.
Father (left) Doug and daughter (Right) Kenna Cole of D.S. Cole Growres with their facilities manager Tod Gooch. 
The team of Spring Meadow Nursery presenting the Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs.
The team of Spring Meadow Nursery presenting the Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs.
AmericanHort Board of Directors. AmericanHort hosts Cultivate’21 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center July 10-13, 2021. Cultivate is known to attract more than 10,000 industry professionals and visitors from all 50 states and over 30 countries.
AmericanHort Board of Directors. AmericanHort hosts Cultivate’21 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center July 10-13, 2021. Cultivate is known to attract more than 10,000 industry professionals and visitors from all 50 states and over 30 countries. 
The team of EZRack, promoting their rental shipping racks and retail-ready racks for growers. "Great event this year! Good to be back in person with people."
The team of EZRack, promoting their rental shipping racks and retail-ready racks for growers. "Great event this year! Good to be back in person with people."
Ball ColorLink helps growers connect to the reliable supplier network of Ball Seed and finds solutions for small businesses. (left to right) Gracie Vazzano, Threasa Taylor, Joy Barker, Heather Paglialong-Ivanovich
Ball ColorLink helps growers connect to the reliable supplier network of Ball Seed and finds solutions for small businesses. (left to right) Gracie Vazzano, Threasa Taylor, Joy Barker, Heather Paglialong-Ivanovich
Mauricio Manotas with Svensson is visited by Arie Luiten & Johan van den Beukel with Total Energy Systems
Mauricio Manotas with Svensson is visited by Arie Luiten & Johan van den Beukel with Total Energy Systems
Part of the Spring Meadow Nursery team with the Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs!
Part of the Spring Meadow Nursery team with the Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs!
The booth of Fleurizon.
The booth of Fleurizon.
MHP was situated in the Aris Horticulture booth this year—pictured are Laura Wagner, Senior Product Manager and Jason Tabor, Digital Marketing Manager with Polemonium ‘Brise d’Anjou’. "It was great to be back at Cultivate in person for 2021!", they say. 
MHP was situated in the Aris Horticulture booth this year—pictured are Laura Wagner, Senior Product Manager and Jason Tabor, Digital Marketing Manager with Polemonium ‘Brise d’Anjou’. "It was great to be back at Cultivate in person for 2021!", they say. 
Kate Penn, CEO of the Society of American Florists and Jazmin Albarran, executive director of Seed Your Future, walked the show floor at Cultivate.
Kate Penn, CEO of the Society of American Florists and Jazmin Albarran, executive director of Seed Your Future, walked the show floor at Cultivate.
Mazanne Pennings, Bart Sneek and Maurice Govers of HilverdaFlorist
Mazanne Pennings, Bart Sneek and Maurice Govers of HilverdaFlorist
KJ at the EZRack booth.
KJ at the EZRack booth.
Power Planter.
Power Planter.
Show attendees couldn’t get enough of the new Kitchen Mini program from PanAmerican Seed. These tabletop tomatoes, sweet peppers and hot peppers are a new way consumers can enjoy vegetables – indoor our outside. Josh Kirschenbaum and Sonali Padhye talked to many guests in their display.
Show attendees couldn’t get enough of the new Kitchen Mini program from PanAmerican Seed. These tabletop tomatoes, sweet peppers and hot peppers are a new way consumers can enjoy vegetables – indoor our outside. Josh Kirschenbaum and Sonali Padhye talked to many guests in their display.
Robert “Buddy” Lee, Director of Plant Innovations for Plant Development Services in front of the Encore Azalea booth
Robert “Buddy” Lee, Director of Plant Innovations for Plant Development Services in front of the Encore Azalea booth
Becky Paxton, Katie Dubow, and Suzi McCoy, all representatives of Garden Media Group, with ‘Meet Petite’, the Miniature Knock Out ® Rose of Star Roses And Plants Unveils
Becky Paxton, Katie Dubow, and Suzi McCoy, all representatives of Garden Media Group, with ‘Meet Petite’, the Miniature Knock Out ® Rose of Star Roses And Plants Unveils
Meet Petite Knock Out Rose at the booth of Star Roses. 
Meet Petite Knock Out Rose at the booth of Star Roses. 
John Hoffman of Hoffman Nursery with Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Chameleon’ PP31339 (a variegated Little Bluestem!)
John Hoffman of Hoffman Nursery with Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Chameleon’ PP31339 (a variegated Little Bluestem!)
Shannon Currey and John Hoffman in the Hoffman Nursery booth
Shannon Currey and John Hoffman in the Hoffman Nursery booth
 The Greenex International team
 The Greenex International team
Bushel and Berry
Bushel and Berry
The booth of Sunset plant Collection, a part of Plant Development Services. 
The booth of Sunset plant Collection, a part of Plant Development Services. 
The hydrangeas of Aldershot Greenhouses.
The hydrangeas of Aldershot Greenhouses.
The Greenex International team
The Greenex International team
Ed Vermolen of Aldershot Greenhouses sent in this picture of their booth “It has been busy, upbeat, positive, and well attended show”.
Ed Vermolen of Aldershot Greenhouses sent in this picture of their booth “It has been busy, upbeat, positive, and well attended show”.
Busy at the booth of Zabo Plant.
Busy at the booth of Zabo Plant. 
Dennis Hitzigrath, Dominik Neisser of Vivero Internacional México and Bart Heyes of Westhoff in front of the Vivero Internacional booth. 
Dennis Hitzigrath, Dominik Neisser of Vivero Internacional México and Bart Heyes of Westhoff in front of the Vivero Internacional booth. 
The team of MPS, from left to right: Remco Jansen (Commercial Manager), Arthij van der Veer (Area Manager North & South America) Charlotte Smit (Regional Coordinator MPS North America), John Thomas (Sales Coordinator).
The team of MPS, from left to right: Remco Jansen (Commercial Manager), Arthij van der Veer (Area Manager North & South America) Charlotte Smit (Regional Coordinator MPS North America), John Thomas (Sales Coordinator).
Leland Toering from Selecta One stands near a show-stopper – new Beats™ Verbena is compact and spreading with no pinch, no PGR in production. It is also tolerant to heat and cycling.
Leland Toering from Selecta One stands near a show-stopper – new Beats™ Verbena is compact and spreading with no pinch, no PGR in production. It is also tolerant to heat and cycling.
Delilah Onofrey, T Jay Higgins, Lorentina Mckoy and Tim Gilham in front of the Aistream trailer of Suntory Flowers. Delilah and Lorentina are from Suntory and T Jay and Tim are from Sun-Fire Nurseries,  our exhibition and business partner. "We missed our colleagues in Japan, but we had a great show. Seemed even better than 2019. People really loved the Airstream trailer and how it reflected our new varieties", Delilah says.
Delilah Onofrey, T Jay Higgins, Lorentina Mckoy and Tim Gilham in front of the Aistream trailer of Suntory Flowers. Delilah and Lorentina are from Suntory and T Jay and Tim are from Sun-Fire Nurseries,  our exhibition and business partner. "We missed our colleagues in Japan, but we had a great show. Seemed even better than 2019. People really loved the Airstream trailer and how it reflected our new varieties", Delilah says.
Plenty of lilies at the Zabo Plant booth.
Plenty of lilies at the Zabo Plant booth.
E3 Easy Wave™ Petunia is early, efficient, and the evolution of Easy Wave®. (left to right) Sean Valk, Sonali Padhye, Mark Gross, and Steven Engel are happy to share all the benefits this new series offers growers for early spring sales.
E3 Easy Wave™ Petunia is early, efficient, and the evolution of Easy Wave®. (left to right) Sean Valk, Sonali Padhye, Mark Gross, and Steven Engel are happy to share all the benefits this new series offers growers for early spring sales.
Tomas Urbonas talked to Cultivate visitors about how to save time and labor in their greenhouse by using equipment from S.B. Machinerie: flat fillers, bale breakers and conveyor systems.
Tomas Urbonas talked to Cultivate visitors about how to save time and labor in their greenhouse by using equipment from S.B. Machinerie: flat fillers, bale breakers and conveyor systems.
The Van Belle Nursery team in front of their Bloomin’ Easy booth
The Van Belle Nursery team in front of their Bloomin’ Easy booth
Besides the show and conferences, AmericanHort also organized an event where new board members were recognized. In this picture: New Board Chairman Cole Mangum from Bell Nursery recognizes Immediate Past Chairman Tom Hughes.
Besides the show and conferences, AmericanHort also organized an event where new board members were recognized. In this picture: New Board Chairman Cole Mangum from Bell Nursery recognizes Immediate Past Chairman Tom Hughes.
Besides the show and conferences, AmericanHort also organized an event where new board members were recognized. In this picture: Tom Hughes recognizes Immediate Past Chairwoman Susie Raker-Zimmerman.
Besides the show and conferences, AmericanHort also organized an event where new board members were recognized. In this picture: Tom Hughes recognizes Immediate Past Chairwoman Susie Raker-Zimmerman.
Frank de Greef of Fleurizon also sent us some pictures of the exhibition floor. 
Frank de Greef of Fleurizon also sent us some pictures of the exhibition floor. 
The booth of EZRack. with the rental shipping racks and retail-ready racks for growers. 
The booth of EZRack. with the rental shipping racks and retail-ready racks for growers. 
Crowded aisles (picture sent in by Frank de Greef, Fleurizon)
Crowded aisles (picture sent in by Frank de Greef, Fleurizon)
The exhibition floor (photo sent in by Frank de Greef, Fleurizon).
The exhibition floor (photo sent in by Frank de Greef, Fleurizon).
After exhibiting at the virtual edition of Cultivate last year, German breeder and young plant grower Brandkamp decided to exhibit in-person this year, but due to the travel restrictions, they could not go to the show. "It's such a pity", says Brandkamp's Jeroen de Kuijer. "For this year's edition, our plants were perfectly grown by Gro n Sell and were actually at the show. As we were not allowed to enter the US, we were decided to give away the plants to a charity. In 2022, we will give it another try!"
After exhibiting at the virtual edition of Cultivate last year, German breeder and young plant grower Brandkamp decided to exhibit in-person this year, but due to the travel restrictions, they could not go to the show. "It's such a pity", says Brandkamp's Jeroen de Kuijer. "For this year's edition, our plants were perfectly grown by Gro n Sell and were actually at the show. As we were not allowed to enter the US, we were decided to give away the plants to a charity. In 2022, we will give it another try!"
And here's how they ended it! It's a wrap for sure!
And here's how they ended it! It's a wrap for sure!
and there were also many photos shared online! In this picture, the team of Signify
and there were also many photos shared online! In this picture, the team of Signify
Women in Horticulture event
Women in Horticulture event
OHP
OHP
Netafim USA
Netafim USA
Hallo Nature
Hallo Nature
Women in Horticulture event
Women in Horticulture event
Bellpark
Bellpark
Promix
Promix
ForemostCo
ForemostCo
Harvest Hero
Harvest Hero
Biosafe
Biosafe
Dave Wilson Nursery
Dave Wilson Nursery
Millcreek
Millcreek
Impello Bio
Impello Bio
Western Overseas Corporation
Western Overseas Corporation
Hannah Instruments
Hannah Instruments
Home Nursery
Home Nursery
Stilt Pro
Stilt Pro
Oasis Grower Solutions
Oasis Grower Solutions
H2O Engineering
H2O Engineering
Picas
Picas
NCV Nursery Pots
NCV Nursery Pots
Atlas Greenhouse
Atlas Greenhouse
De Groot
De Groot
Bioline Agrosciences
Bioline Agrosciences
Cousins Compost
Cousins Compost
Premier Plant Solutions
Premier Plant Solutions
UbiGro
UbiGro
Mast Young Plants
Mast Young Plants
L&GR
L&GR
Photo Bio
Photo Bio
Advanced Grower Solutions
Advanced Grower Solutions
Next Gen Boxwood
Next Gen Boxwood
Master Nursery Garden Centers
Master Nursery Garden Centers
Beacon Hemp
Beacon Hemp
Harrells
Harrells
Bedners Greenhouse
Bedners Greenhouse
Willoway Nurseries
Willoway Nurseries