Paul's Pointers

Is Something Bugging You?

Paul Pilon

Pests are always a potential threat to your crops, but with good management practices, they don’t have to bug you.

Paul's Pointers

Starting Strong in 2024

Paul Pilon

A good grower can often overcome adversity, however, when growing great plants, it’s usually most important to have a strong start.

Paul's Pointers

Biological Progression

Paul Pilon

Today, I can honestly say that biologicals play an integral role in my pest management programs.

Paul's Pointers

Improving Morale & Productivity

Paul Pilon

Being an effective manager and leader increases the trust and respect from your teams, which leads to increased happiness and productivity.

Features

CAST Highlights: Perennials

Chris Beytes, Bill Calkins, Paul Pilon & Jennifer Zurko

Part 2 of our extended coverage of the California Spring Trials is all about perennial plants and the specific Hardiness Zones attached to them.

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Are First-Year Flowering Perennials Worth the Hype?

Paul Pilon

Do they truly perform as advertised?

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Can You Adapt?

Paul Pilon

Plans will always change—are you willing to adapt and change with them?

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From the Plant Factory to the Disease Factory

Paul Pilon

When you think about it, greenhouses are potentially better disease factories than plant factories.

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In Retrospect: A Look Back at the Past Year

Paul Pilon

While it’s important to take note of all the victories, I prefer to focus on the things that didn’t go as well as I’d hoped.

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Between Seasons

Paul Pilon

There are several areas I work on each fall during this transitional time of the year to prepare for overwintering and next year’s production.