Acres & Acres

Looking Distinguished

Chris Beytes

I wouldn’t say I’ve distinguished myself in any particular way in my horticultural literary career, other than having stuck around long enough to become part of the “remember when?” crowd.

Corr on Cannabis

Scents of Humor

Dr. Brian Corr

Because of fragrance and potential health benefits, terpenes are important components of cannabis. However, terpenes in the air around a cannabis facility can lead to trouble.

Cover Story

11 Ways

Chris Beytes

You need a machine. Maybe two. You know this because you can’t find enough new employees. And even if you could, your payroll is going up while your prices are flat. And machines are the answer, right? At least, that’s what you’ve always heard.

Culture Notes

Growing Big Blue

Mary O’Connor

This interspecific salvia is a first of its kind from seed.

Features

A Long-Term Energy Outlook

Dr. Charlie Hall

Our industry’s revered hort economist gives us the rundown on how fuel prices will look in the coming years.

Features

Doing More with Less

Ed Bloodnick & Troy Buechel

Taking a holistic approach to improving processes to be more efficient can save you time and money, while also keeping your staff happy.

Features

Faster, Better, Smarter

Joachim Nachmansohn

There are ways to make your production work to its highest ability without adversely impacting the environment.

Features

Save Water, Save Money

Rosa E. Raudales & Ryan Dickson

The first of a four-part article series on grower case studies makes the argument for closing the irrigation loop.

Features

The Inventiveness of Nursery Growers

Jennifer Zurko

While visiting a couple of Virginia nurseries this past spring, I was impressed by how resourceful they were when it came to solving specific problems.

Features

Vapor Pressure Deficit Revisited

By Tim Shelford, Tom Manning & A.J. Both

The benefits of using VPD and what that means for your greenhouse control system.

Features

Waste of Space

Juan C. Vallejo, Paul R. Fisher & Alan W. Hodges

Is your greenhouse emptier than you think?

Growers Talk Business

Letting the Moths Out

Bill Swanekamp

When it comes to running a business, it’s necessary to constantly and consistently make capital improvements.

Growers Talk Production

Another Successful Outdoor BCA Season

Roger McGaughey

Helping to minimize our reliability on chemical control methods is a win-win situation for all concerned.

Growing With Griffin

The Plants Strike Back: A SAR Wars Story

Karen Stever

The current state of our knowledge shows that tapping into the plants’ ability to launch a defense can benefit your growing operation with healthier plants and reduced usage of chemical fungicides.

GT in Brief

AAS in NOLA

Jennifer Zurko

AAS and NGB host an annual event for everyone involved in the organizations, people who sell and/or grow AAS winners, or anyone who wants to learn more about AAS/NGB and wants to visit one of the display gardens. This year, the summit was held during the first week of October in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

GT in Brief

AFE Awards 2018 Scholarships

Jennifer Zurko

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has awarded 21 students with scholarships totaling $42,800. Eighty-seven applications were received for this 2018 scholarship cycle.

GT in Brief

Danziger Announces New Rooted Cutting Station Partners

Jennifer Zurko

Danziger announced new partnerships, adding four new rooted cutting stations in the United States.

GT in Brief

Dramm Includes QR Codes on Their Products

Jennifer Zurko

In an effort to help growers get the most out of their spray equipment, Dramm now includes two QR Codes on each machine.

GT in Brief

Florist Holland and HilverdaKooij Announce a Merger

Jennifer Zurko

Florist Holland and HilverdaKooij have announced that they’re merging.

GT in Brief

Gloeckner Foundation Awards 14 Grants

Chris Beytes

Here’s the latest from the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation, Inc., which recently awarded 14 grants totaling $137,000.

GT in Brief

In Memoriam: Rami Soufi

Jennifer Zurko

Bayer announced the tragic passing of Rami Soufi, who the company called “a dear father, friend, colleague and scientist in the crop science industry.”

GT in Brief

Intelligent Spray Control System Commercialization Approved

Chris Beytes

Developed by Dr. Heping Zhu, an Ohio State adjunct professor and USDA agricultural engineer, the Intelligent Spray Control System can reduce chemical use by 47% to 73% and airborne drift reduction of up to 87%.

GT in Brief

MANTS & SNA Registration is Open

Matthew Chappell

The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) is returning to Baltimore again January 9-11, 2019 for its 49th annual event and registration is now open.

GT in Brief

New Filters for Ball Seed’s WebTrack

Chris Beytes

Use Ball Seed’s WebTrack for online ordering, but are challenged by trying to search for the variety you need among so many offerings? Ball’s stellar IT department has solved your problem.

GT in Brief

On The Move

Jennifer Zurko

Dilutions Solutions; McHutchison Horticultural Distributors & Vaughn's Horticulture; National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association; Pleasant View Gardens; Vestaron

GT in Brief

PW’s Recipe Guide for Professional Growers

Chris Beytes

Proven Winners’ recipe guide includes everything from creative design tips to critical production knowledge, all put together by their lead growers.

GT in Brief

Sakata Completes Phase I of its Woodland Innovation Center

Jennifer Zurko

Sakata Seed America announced phase one completion of the Sakata Seed America Woodland Innovation Center, a new research and production facility in Woodland, California.

Inside Look

Adulting

Jennifer Zurko

Adulting is hard. When you’re an adult, you have to do adult stuff.

Pest Management

Prepare & Protect

Nancy Rechcigl

Tips for successful pansy production.

SAF in the Lobby

Trade Experts Express Relief Over Trilateral Agreement

Society of American Florists

The new deal among the United States, Canada and Mexico that updates the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is being hailed as a win for U.S. industry — with many trade experts expressing relief that Canada signed on at the eleventh hour.

Under an Acre

Staying Up with the Downturn

Anne-Marie Hardie

How the Recession helped define a business philosophy.

Young Voices

An Internship with Opportunities … Minus the Mayo

Coralie Farinas

This is a tale of how recognizing opportunities and embracing chances can lead you down unexpected and fabulous paths.

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400PL Waterbreaker with Protective Ring

Dramm Corporation

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Bloomin’ Easy Panther Ninebark

Van Belle Nursery Inc.

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Burpee 2019 Vegetable Catalog

Burpee

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HopsHouse

Rough Brothers Inc.

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Osticade Osteospermum

Danziger

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Streamliners

Pleasant View Gardens Inc.