2026 Farwest Show issues call for speakers

Proposals for Farwest, the national nursery and greenhouse industry trade show, in August 2026 must be submitted by Dec. 12, 2025.

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase

Glow Sticks Fescue, a hardy ornamental grass discovered by Jeremy Schmidt and introduced by Bristol Briar, earned Best in Show honors at the 2025 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase, highlighting new plant introductions for greenhouse growers and nurseries.

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at 2025 Farwest Show

Impartial, non-industry volunteer judges walked the floor and chose Youngblood Nursery of Salem, Oregon, for the overall Ted Van Veen Best in Show booth award for 2025.

2025 Farwest Show offering 44 hours of seminars

The 2025 Farwest Show seminars will cover garden retailing, climate change, pest and disease threats, attracting new workers, new plant varieties, automation, artificial intelligence, and more.

Terra Nova Nurseries to host 2025 Open House during Farwest Show week

The open house will include plant previews, giveaways and a peek into the summer display gardens.

2025 Farwest Show introduces new Career Boulevard feature

The Farwest Show will have a new area on its trade show floor in 2025 aimed at helping emerging horticulture professionals.

2025 Farwest Show keynote speaker announced

In “Plant Your People,” John Kennedy will share innovative approaches to employee investment and team development, offering a four-step plan to nurturing and supporting well-rooted teams, so they are ready to grow on day one.

Three tours offered at 2025 Farwest Show

The tours include a Wholesale Grower Tour, a Garden Center Retail Tour and — new this year — an Automation Tour.

Online registration opens for 2025 Farwest Show

Early bird show registration is available until July 31, giving discount pricing on floor passes, nursery tours and educational seminar passes.

Farwest Show calls for 2025 New Varieties Showcase entries

For 2025, two tiers of entry are being offered.

2025 Farwest Show booth applications now open

In 2024, Farwest had more than 300 exhibiting companies, including wholesale growers, re-wholesalers, garden centers, landscape designers and service providers, and allied service providers and suppliers.