Joost Sterke Plant Nursery: precision and quality in every plant

As of August 1st, 2025, Joost Sterke Plant Nursery, led by Joost Sterke, becomes a partner of GGP.news. Rooted in the green heart of Brabant, this family enterprise has over 30 years of experience and operates on more than 40 hectares of sandy open ground, 4 hectares of container fields, and 1.4 hectares of greenhouses. It supplies high-quality shrubs and hedge plants year-round.

Living Creations: six generations crafting Hydrangea excellence

As of August 1st, 2025, Living Creations, led by Alex Schoemaker, becomes a proud partner of GGP.news. Located in Boskoop—the heart of Dutch nursery culture—this sixth-generation family business focuses exclusively on Hydrangea paniculata under the Living Creations® brand, delivering global excellence in breeding and young plants.

GROWERS' PRIDE: Hydrangea arborescens ‘First Editions® FlowerWOW’

The name says it all: ‘FlowerWOW’ makes an impression. This compact Hydrangea arborescens combines strong growth with abundant flowering. As part of the international First Editions® program, it is supplied in a distinctive P14 pot – ideal for retail. But the variety also offers advantages in production. Growers and buyers alike benefit from its uniform structure, strong genetics, and clear branding.

GGP.News supports promotion of green through trade fair GrootGroenPlus 2025

From 1 – 3 October 2025, trade fair GrootGroenPlus will be hosted once again in the municipality of Zundert. This event continues to be highly valued by both participants and visitors, as evidenced by the many registrations already received. For participants, only waiting lists spots remain available.

GGP 2025 bigger than ever and fully booked

Earlier this year, it became clear that the interest in GGP 2025 was overwhelming. Registrations poured in at record speed, and regular participants were contacted personally several times, to alert them to the rapid pace at which the trade fair was filling up.

Hoogenraad Nurseries: global partner in shrubs and perennials

As of July 1st, 2025, Hoogenraad Nurseries is a proud partner of GGP.news. This Dutch family-run nursery has been active for over sixty years and has grown into an internationally recognized supplier of shrubs and perennials. With an impressive range and streamlined logistics, Hoogenraad supplies customers all over the world.

WHY THE ENGINE ROOM IS GOING TO MAKE THE DIFFERENCE: The strategic value of mechanisation

The modern tree nursery faces a number of challenges. The availability of labour is decreasing, cost pressures are rising, and market demands are increasing. To make their business future-proof, growers need to organise their processes more efficiently. Mechanisation plays a key role in this. The machine room, which consists of processing, potting, and transport lines, is increasingly becoming the heart of the tree nursery.

NL Plants joins GGP.news as a partner: specialist in forest and hedge plants with deep roots in the sector

GGP.news proudly welcomes NL Plants from Wernhout as a new partner. Specialised in the cultivation and supply of forest and hedge plants, the company operates on more than 120 hectares and employs around 35 people. It supplies both bare-root and container-grown plants across Europe, with a strong focus on sustainable and future-oriented cultivation methods.