Acres & Acres

“The New N …” Nope, Not Gonna Say It

Chris Beytes

There’s nothing “normal” about this abnormal event we’re in the midst of and we will roll through it into the real “normal.”

Corr on Cannabis

Cross Words and Experts

Brian Corr

Like any industry, the cannabis industry has been impacted by COVID-19 and these impacts are a sign of normalization of the industry.

Cover Story

Grow These, Sell, Repeat

Jennifer Zurko

The top must-grow houseplant varieties straight from the experts.

COVID-19

Post-Pandemic Checklist: A Human Resource Guide to Normalization of Business Operations

Michael Maggiotto, Jr. and Matthew Pope at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group

As we look at re-opening businesses and charting a path towards normalizing operations post- pandemic, how can companies accomplish driving their organizations back to profitability while at the same time minimize or eliminate the risk of violating employment laws?

COVID-19

Resources for Greenhouse Growers, Florists & Retailers

Heidi Lindberg, Jeremy Jubenville, W. Garrett Owen, Roberto Lopez, Erik Runkle & Bridget Behe

There are many resources for both wholesale and garden retails on methods to hold crops and implement social distancing at garden centers.

COVID-19

The Importance of a 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast

Tom McInerney, Founder, M4 Advisors LLC

The key components of a cash flow forecast.

COVID-19

Tip Top Talent: Topgrade Your People for Post-Pandemic Success

Todd Downing, Managing Partner at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group

As the economy restarts, now is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your company's talent and your career.

Culture Notes

Yo-Ho-Ho: Growing Treasure Island Sweet Potato

Maria Zampini

The Treasure Island series delivers months of color above and below ground, the leaves come in unique shapes and colors, and the foliage tastes great in salads and smoothies.

Features

Good to the Last Drop

Brian A. Schulker, Dr. Brian E. Jackson & Dr. Bill Fonteno

This is the fifth article in a five-part series highlighting data from research trials aimed at understanding water capture, movement and fate in substrates containing wood products.

Features

Helping with Homeowner Success

Troy Buechel

Selecting growing media for houseplants.

Features

Livin’ the Hy Life

Jennifer Zurko

Houseplants don’t have to just be green—indoor hydrangeas offer some nice color for any bright room.

Features

Optimizing Your Greenhouse Trial Program

Bill Calkins

Many growers conduct trials, but are they as successful as they should be? Ball FloraPlant’s Jason Twaddell shares goals and strategies to take your in-house trials to the next level.

Features

Tropicals & Foliage: Grow Your Own

Bill Calkins

A practical approach to producing foliage and tropicals for your wholesale customers.

Growers Talk Business

Plan, Don’t Panic

Abe VanWingerden

I think the impact of COVID-19 will remain with us for months, if not years, so it’s good we explore the subject and the impact on our business, our industry and most importantly, how we interact with each other as we move into this new decade.

Growers Talk Production

Forecasting & Crystal Balls

Heather Hydoski

With all the tools and methods we use, the great mystery of what the future holds is still unknowable and that’s why we still want to peer into a crystal ball looking for a hint of what’s to come.

Growing With Griffin

Plant Growth Media Testing: Always Well Worth It!

Joanne Lutz

You might only think of media testing as an inexpensive insurance policy for your valuable crops, but regular testing can head off nutritional problems before crops ever show any symptoms.

GT in Brief

Communications Strategies & Tips During Challenging Times

Kerstin Poehlmann

Communication, always key for successful businesses, now is as essential as agriculture itself.

GT in Brief

Europe: The Floral Sector Has “Collapsed”

Chris Beytes

The hardest hit portion of horticulture is definitely the European cut flower export industry, centered at Royal FloraHolland, the major flower and plant auction in the Netherlands, where a large percentage of the world’s cut flowers pass through on their way to retail markets around the world.

GT in Brief

On The Move

Jennifer Zurko

AgriNomix; BioSafe Systems, Inc.; BioWorks, Inc.; Danziger; Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.; J. Berry; Mycorrhizal Applications;

GT in Brief

Online Greenhouse Tech Support

Chris Beytes

The Greenhouse Tech Team Facebook group is a Ball-moderated discussion forum that allows you to find information on many searchable topics, ask questions and interact with greenhouse technical experts to increase knowledge and help each other produce the best possible crops.

GT in Brief

Register Now for Online Greenhouse Training Courses

Jennifer Zurko

The University of Florida IFAS Extension provides four-week online training courses in English and Spanish.

GT in Brief

Retailing in a COVID-19 World

Chris Beytes

Shady Hill Gardens in rural Geneva, Illinois, has adapted to the “new normal” the same way as many grower-retailers around the country have: with a no-contact curbside pickup system.

GT in Brief

Summary of CARES Act and Small Business Relief Provisions

Jennifer Zurko

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) is aimed at providing relief for individuals and businesses that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

GT in Brief

What’s Postponed, What’s Rescheduled?

Chris Beytes

We won’t bother to mention all the shows and events that have been cancelled or postponed; you can assume anything that was scheduled to take place in May and into June is on that list.

Inside Look

Many Firsts

Jennifer Zurko

This month has been a milestone of many firsts … some not so great.

JZ on D.C.

CARES Act Implementation High Priority for AmericanHort

Jennifer Zurko

The AmericanHort advocacy team has been busy assessing the $2 trillion Corona-virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, otherwise known as the CARES Act, as education and outreach to members and the industry shifted into high gear.

Pest Management

Root Mealybug, Part 2

Stanton Gill, Brian Kunkel, Chuck Schuster, Ginny Rosenkranz & Suzanne Klick

What you don’t see is hurting your plants.

Under an Acre

How One Grower Achieved Her Dream

Anne-Marie Hardie

Matchbox Garden & Seed Co. along the Grand River in Haldimand County, Ontario, beautifully showcases owner Hanna Jacobs’ passion for growing and seed harvesting.

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8.00 Panterra Pot

The HC Companies

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Advancing Alternatives

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Arbre Technologies Inc.

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Rimol Greenhouse Systems Inc.

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Cultivate’20

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MycoApply Injector Endo Organic

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PHYTOFY RL

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Solo 460-Li USB 1-Liter Sprayer

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