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Pet-Friendly Plants That Are Safe for Dogs and Cats. If we have a pet living in our home, we may be worried that it will get the idea of tasting the attractive leaves of one of our potted plants. Pets nibble on plants for a variety of reasons – but most often they do so…

How to keep cut hydrangeas looking beautiful and to give them a longer life. Hydrangeas are spring and summer flowers that add beauty to our interiors. Unfortunately, these flowers are very delicate and, in order to enjoy them for longer, it is worth hardening them off properly before arranging a bouquet. Here are simple instructions…

Deliflor Deliflor is a standout in the chrysanthemum industry with a careful process for developing new varieties. Each year, they plant about 400,000 seeds from new crosses, but only 10 make it to the commercial market. This strict selection ensures that only the best varieties with good growing traits are introduced, a journey that takes…

The Mastergrowers The Mastergrowers is where love for craftsmanship, years of experience, and innovation come together. The Mastergrowers was established a few years ago from a merger between the nurseries Dijk van Dijk and De Bonfut, with the aim of creating a nursery focused on offering a comprehensive range of high-end indoor hydrangeas. Masterpieces from…

River Flowers At River Flowers, the art of growing chrysanthemums is a tradition that spans three generations. Founded by Peter van de Werken in 1993 in Nederhemert, this family-run business has flourished over the years, expanding to 7 hectares of flower production in Zaltbommel. Nestled in the picturesque Bommelerwaard, between the Maas and Waal rivers,…

Lugt Lisianthus We have visited Lugt Lisianthus; one of our preferred suppliers of Lisianthuses. Lugt supplies us daily with their high-quality Lisianthus. The history of this grower goes back more than a century! History Established in 1920, Lugt Lisianthus has been a trusted name in the floral industry for over a century. Originally focusing on…

Flower circus On August 31st, 2023, Van VLIET took part in the exciting Flower Circus event in Romania for 60 special guests, including well-known florists.The event showcased beautiful flowers from top growers such as Deliflor, Beyond, Florein, Lugt, Special Orchids, Ichtus Phalaenopsis, and Opstal.Master florist Max Hurtaud amazed everyone with fresh wedding trends, including the…

Leading Orchid Grower Levoplant is a well-known grower of the Phalaenopsis orchids located in the Netherlands. The company has been in the business for over 40 years and has gained a reputation as a leading supplier of high-quality orchids. Levoplant prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the cultivation of orchids. Recently,…

An exclusive insight into the world of floriculture in the Netherlands Van VLIET Flower Group recently had the opportunity to showcase the floriculture industry in the Netherlands on the popular Finnish TV program, Half Past Six. With over 500,000 viewers, it was an excellent opportunity to introduce the Finnish audience to the flowers and plants…

Business trip to Colombia and Ecuador Last month our colleague from the Global Sourcing department in Holland, Ewa went on a business trip to Colombia and Ecuador. The main purpose of this journey was to develop stronger relationships with the farms supplying Van VLIET Flower Group with imported flowers, such as roses, carnations, gypsophila etc.…

The leading Gerbera grower Holstein Flowers is a leading gerbera grower, with almost 11 hectares spread over two locations. They are dedicated to producing high-quality gerberas, with a focus on advanced technology, craftsmanship, and years of experience. But their expertise doesn’t stop at growing – they’re also breeders of gerberas. Holstein Flowers develops and propagates…