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From our beginnings as a wholesale cut flower operation started by George J. Ball in 1905, Ball Horticultural Company has grown into a leader in all facets of horticulture, supplying inputs to horticultural producers around the world. Our global family of breeders, research and development teams, seed and vegetative producers, and distribution companies has a strong presence on six continents in 17 countries. We’re proud that thousands of our varieties are making history in the world of gardening. Among these are Wave® spreading petunias, Cool Wave® spreading pansies, Sombrero and ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ Echinacea, Flutterby Buddleia, BOOST high-nutrition vegetables, Black Velvet petunias, Fiesta double impatiens, and Divine New Guinea impatiens. In addition, Ball also contributes notable varieties to the cut flower, potted flowering plant, and foliage plant segments of the horticulture industry.

Dümmen Orange is a leading global breeder and propagator of flowers and plants, offering an impressive patented portfolio of crops and varieties to growers, wholesalers and retailers around the world. With a legacy more than a century in the making, a world-class R&D team, and a diversified network of owned propagation sites supported by a global supply chain, Dümmen Orange is the trusted source for industry expertise and breeding advancement. Dümmen Orange has its headquarters in De Lier (the Netherlands) and employs 6,600 people worldwide.

At FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company, we are passionate about producing the finest soil mixes, fertilizers, and micro-brewed liquid plant foods. Our formulas are greenhouse tested to ensure quality and consistency. FoxFarm takes great pride in delivering uncompromising quality and supreme customer service. We have supplied this consistency to our customers since 1984. A Message from FoxFarm Willy: FoxFarm was born and raised in Humboldt County in the early ’80s out of a desire to offer a different kind of garden soil that was not sterilized in any way. At that time, most soils were designed to be free of soil microbes, but I knew they were the key to giving life to plants — from the ground up. My gratitude to Humboldt County has never wavered. FoxFarm grew out of the cultural movement of the ’70s that had us coming together as a people and a community. Humboldt County has allowed us to blossom into an internationally recognized company. We are proud to provide amazing gardening products for Humboldt County, our nation, and the world. Bring Your Plants to Life!®