Acres & Acres

Plant to Plan … But Then Adjust?

Chris Beytes

How much can you adjust your plan once the season is rolling?

Cover Story

Winter Trade Show Highlights

Chris Beytes & Jennifer Zurko

No matter the weather, rain or shine (or snow or cold), we brave the elements to attend as many new year events to bring you an early sneak peak of the newest products.

Features

Energy Roadmap

Carla Dempsey

Smart energy practices for sustainable (and profitable) growing.

Features

Mastering Training & Development

Ben Molenda

An established training and development program limits turnover and disinterest, and ensures employees are happy and dedicated in the workplace.

Features

Oh, Snap!

Lowell Halvorson

Taking photos that help you sell.

Features

Preparing for Convective Storms

Traci Dooley

How greenhouse businesses can mitigate rising risks.

Features

Reaping the Rewards of Ranunculus

Roberto Lopez & Jessie Brown

Proper vernalization protocols for these specialty cuts.

Growers Talk Business

Turning the Tide on Diminishing Margins

Susie Raker

While advancements in technology have opened up new possibilities, market competition and a growing demand for sustainability are shrinking margins and challenging long-term viability.

Growers Talk Production

The Process of Production Planning

Brian Groves

Every summer we crunch the numbers and let data help us with our annual production planning.

GT in Brief

In Memoriam: Nick VanWingerden

Chris Beytes

Nicolaas “Nick” VanWingerden, former owner of Mid-American Growers of Granville, Illinois, passed away on January 16. He was 71.

GT in Brief

More 2025 AAS Winners Announced

Jennifer Zurko

All-America Selections (AAS), North America’s non-profit plant trialing organization, announced five new AAS Winners for the 2025 gardening season.

GT in Brief

More Room for Rain Wands …

Jennifer Zurko

Along with 14,000 sq. ft. of brand-new office space, Dramm now has 84,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and factory space to assemble, package and ship all of their water-focused products.

GT in Brief

On the Move

Jennifer Zurko

Aris; Bailey; Ball Horticultural Company; North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association; Star Roses and Plants

GT in Brief

STILT.PRO Acquires Kase Horticulture

Chris Beytes

Two machine companies become one with the acquisition of Kase Horticulture of Whitney, Texas, by the young company STILT.PRO of Thomson, Georgia.

GT in Brief

Suntory Buys Partner MNP, Launches European Division

Chris Beytes

Last fall, Suntory Flowers Limited acquired its European partner Moerheim New Plants (MNP) of the Netherlands as part of its strategic initiative to expand business in Europe.

GT in Brief

The Second P in IPPS to Change

Chris Beytes

The International Plant Propagators’ Society has taken a vote of its membership and six out of seven regions voted in favor of adopting a new name: the International Plant Production Society.

GT in Brief

TTA and ISO Join Forces

Chris Beytes

The only two companies manufacturing cutting-sticking robots have decided to merge. TTA and ISO Horti, both based in the Netherlands, will operate under the name TTA-ISO.

Guest Column

Early Autumn Trends in Rudbeckia hirta

Lowell Halvorson

For years, the industry has been trying to expand the green decor market by using season extenders.

Inside Look

Away/Toward, More/Less

Jennifer Zurko

Maybe one of the things under your More List is staying up on the trends, paying more attention to what’s new with indoor plants or investing in new automation.

JZ on D.C.

Steps on How to Handle ICE Visits

Compiled by Jennifer Zurko

With the increase of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits to businesses and communities around the country, a reader suggested we share some guidelines to help you understand how to handle these situations professionally and lawfully.

Pest Management

Aphids: It’s Go Time

Jeremy Webber

If you’re going the pesticide-free or reduced pesticide route with your battle plan, understanding a few key points about the main ones that you’re likely to find will go a long way towards winning the war this spring.

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Ayrstone Productivity

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High-Quality Seed

Ball Seed

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Pulsed Xenon Greenhouse Lighting

Firefly-One LLC

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Strip-It PRO

PACE 49 Inc.

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Venlo Pro Greenhouse

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