Acres & Acres

On a Scale of 1 to 10 …

Chris Beytes

This year will go down in history as the strangest spring in anyone’s memory.

Corr on Cannabis

Which Way is Right?

Dr. Brian Corr

There are as many ways to grow cannabis as there are cannabis growers. Which method is best? The correct answer, like always, is it depends.

Cover Story

COVID Reflections

Jennifer Zurko

We asked some industry experts and thought leaders for their perspective on horticulture’s reaction to the pandemic crisis, what we learned and how we can use those lessons to remain successful—and essential—moving forward.

Features

CAST Through Zoom

Chris Beytes, Ellen C. Wells, Bill Calkins & Jennifer Zurko

Although the live event was cancelled because of COVID-19, the California Spring Trials continued on anyway, virtually from the comfort of our homes.

Features

Media Matters

Troy Buechel

Choosing the best growing medium by crop type and culture.

Growers Talk Business

Who Woulda Thought?

Bill Swanekamp

Who of us imagined six to eight months ago that a global pandemic would sweep the world and cause almost the compete shut down of the U.S. economy?

Growers Talk Production

New Kids on the Block

Roger McGaughey

For those of you who haven’t heard, GardenChoice is a new group in the world of horticulture dedicated to providing unique well-trialed perennials to our industry.

GT in Brief

AmericanHort Welcomes New Board Members

Jennifer Zurko

AmericanHort announced the election of three new members to the Board of Directors, along with the installation of a new slate of officers.

GT in Brief

Endowment Established at Cornell University’s Long Island Extension Center

Jennifer Zurko

This endowment was established by five Long Island greenhouse businesses and is worth approximately $130,000. The interest that’s generated by the fund supports the research and extension programs at the Center.

GT in Brief

Farwest Cancelled

Chris Beytes

The Farwest Show, scheduled for the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, has been cancelled due to the state’s Governor announcing that no large events should take place in Oregon until at least through September.

GT in Brief

Fast-Cropping Fall Mums

Chris Beytes

Senior/Digital Editor Bill Calkins did a video interview with Cindy Drumgool, the Ball Mums Business and Product Manager, to find out how you might fast-crop some fall mums to meet expected demand.

GT in Brief

Fungicide Rotations for Impatiens Downy Mildew

Chris Beytes

We’re hearing that Impatiens Downy Mildew (IDM) is rearing its ugly head again in some markets.

GT in Brief

HRI Launches tHRIve Series

Ellen C. Wells

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has created a new web-based series featuring key research findings that help environmental horticulture businesses grow.

GT in Brief

HRI Scholarships Announced

Matthew Chappell

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce it’s accepting scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year.

GT in Brief

Hunting Cool Plants with Mike Rimland

Chris Beytes

If you’ve had enough crop culture for now and want to do a little traveling of the world to seek out cool new plants, then you’ll enjoy this video featuring Mike Rimland, “Plant Hunter” for Costa Farms.

GT in Brief

In Memoriam: Professor William J. “Bill” Roberts

Chris Beytes

If you’ve got a double poly greenhouse, you can thank Dr. Bill Roberts, the inventor of the technology back in 1964.

GT in Brief

On The Move

Jennifer Zurko

Bailey announced that Heather Poire is joining the brand management team in the newly-created role of Brand Representative.

GT in Brief

Perennials During a Pandemic

Jennifer Zurko

Darwin Perennials Day was renamed as Darwin Digital Days, with the one-day, in-person event becoming a week-long virtual affair.

GT in Brief

The 2020 Landscape Show Will Go On

Jennifer Zurko

The Landscape Show will take place as planned on September 17-19, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Inside Look

Opportunity from Turmoil

Jennifer Zurko

It seems like every generation or so, America needs a wake-up call.

JZ on D.C.

Initial USDA Coronavirus Farm Disaster Relief Announced

Jennifer Zurko

On May 19, USDA announced its rule implementing the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

Pest Management

Control de Plagas Comunes en la Producción de Poinsetia

Dr. Aaron Palmateer

Las poinsetias son propensas al ataque de insectos nocivos y ácaros durante toda la temporada, por lo que un abordaje eficaz es indispensable para una producción de poinsetias de calidad.

Pest Management

Controlling Common Pests in Poinsettia Production

Dr. Aaron Palmateer

Poinsettias are subject to attack from insect pests and mites all season long, so effective management is a must for quality poinsettia production.

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