The Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association honored Dan Grogan with its first Lifetime Achievement Award at the group’s annual convention in Green Bay, WI, according to a news release. Mr. Grogan was initially nominated for two different awards — Retailer of the Year and Special Services — but the nominations committee decided to create a new category that would encompass all aspects of his career.

Costa Farms, a large grower of ornamental plants headquartered in Miami, began construction on new solar panels at its company’s headquarters and two other buildings, and by the end of May it was relying on the solar panels for 25 percent of its energy use, according to a news release.

“Sustainability is a top priority for Costa Farms and for the communities where we live and work,” said Jose Smith, president and chief executive officer at Costa Farms, in the release. “With almost 250 days of sun annually, we think Miami could be the leader in solar energy.”

The annual Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show has, in the past, been a summertime event, but show producer MAC Events announced in a news release that PANTS ‘15 would be held Nov. 4-5 this year in Hall B at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Alexandra Farms, a boutique rose farm in Bogota, Colombia, dedicated to growing nostalgic and romantic garden roses, announced the release of its newest Garden Rode Wedding Guide. It features detailed information on over 40 cut garden rose varieties from major breeders including David Austin, Tantau, Kordes, Meilland and Delbard among others, according to a news release.

At the 2015 Great Lakes Floral Expo in Grand Rapids, MI, the Michigan Floral Association honored several industry professionals for their service and expertise, according to a news release.

With more than five offers on its prime South End property, the owners of over 76 percent of The Boston Flower Exchange’s shares recently voted to sell its 5.6-acre site on Albany Street in Boston, according to an article in The Boston Globe. It has been the focal point of New England floral trade for over 100 years and currently houses 14 independent wholesale companies that sell domestic and imported cut flowers, foliage, potted plants and supplies to retail shops and supermarket chains.