Acres & Acres

The More Things Change …

Chris Beytes

Occasionally, I like to dive back into old issues of GrowerTalks to see what was on the minds of George J. Ball and his sons and the growers they visited. What I most often find is the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Cover Story

Finding Joy in Bringing it to Others

Jennifer Zurko

Drew Groezinger, this year’s GrowerTalks/Ball Horticultural Company Young Grower winner, has never let any setbacks stop him from moving forward and accomplishing his goals. A determined nature and strong self-belief have helped steer him toward success his whole life.

Features

Culture Study Guide

Jennifer Zurko

Some growing info on the newest varieties to help you pass the test when you grow them this spring.

Features

Good ‘n Plenty to See

Chris Beytes, Bill Calkins, Jennifer Zurko & Jennifer Polanz

Another Cultivate is in the books and there’s every indication it was a good one. AmericanHort doesn’t typically publish any attendance figures, but they did confirm that it was a very well-attended event, which reflects optimism leading up to the show.

Features

Stopping the Spread of Blight with Science & Strategy

Corrina Murray

The 20-year process to develop four blight-resistant boxwood varieties culminates this spring with a partnership between Plant Development Services and Everde Growers to introduce them to the North America market.

Features

Thoughts on Water Quality

Lynn Griffith

If you think about it, we give our crops more water than anything else. Understanding what’s in that water can make us better growers.

Growers Talk Business

Recipe for Success

Stan Vander Waal

If the recipe isn’t followed when you’re baking a cake, the taste would be significantly different. And if the recipe isn’t documented, multiple people couldn’t replicate it. The result is inconsistent quality.

GT in Brief

“Perfectly in the Middle of Nowhere”

Jennifer Zurko

That’s how Mike Gooder describes the rural location of his wholesale business Plantpeddler—which, to be fair, IS in the middle of nowhere.

GT in Brief

Congrats, Paul Pilon!

Chris Beytes

He can add to his list of achievements the Perennial Outreach and Education Award from the Perennial Plant Association (PPA).

GT in Brief

East Jordan Plastics Recognized as Trusted Supplier with PCR Plastic Certification

Jennifer Zurko

East Jordan Plastics recently received their Supplier of Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic Certification.

GT in Brief

Founder Sonny Costin Retiring from CC Racks

Chris Beytes

It’s been 20 years since Sonny Costin noticed loads of random grower racks behind a big-box store and thought, “That industry needs a pool system.”

GT in Brief

HRI Leadership Academy Announces 2025 Class Members

Jennifer Zurko

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announced 11 new class members for the 2025 HRI Leadership Academy.

GT in Brief

New Fund Established Honoring Industry Trailblazer Katie Kennicott

Jennifer Zurko

In October of 2023, the Kathleen “Katie” Kennicott Memorial Tribute through the American Floral Endowment (AFE) was established to honor Katie’s life.

GT in Brief

On the Move

Jennifer Zurko

Ball Seed; McHutchison/Vaughn's Horticulture; Profile Products

GT in Brief

Ray’s Big Book of WFT

Chris Beytes

If anyone could do it, Professor Ray Cloyd could. Write a book just about thrips. And not just any thrips—the western flower thrips.

GT in Brief

SCOTUS Tax Decision Could Affect Your Business Estate Planning

Chris Beytes

Green Profit’s business columnist Bill McCurry asked if we could fill in our readers on a recent Supreme Court decision.

Guest Column

The Angelonia Tool Belt

Lowell Halvorson

Summer snapdragons do more jobs than they did in the past.

Inside Look

The Journey Down Our Own Path

Jennifer Zurko

Recent changes have forced me to step back and really look at my life, professionally and personally—where I am right now, how I got here, where I want to go.

JZ on D.C.

AmericanHort at the National Plant Board Meeting

Jennifer Zurko

In late July, AmericanHort participated in and presented at the annual meeting of the National Plant Board, held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pest Management

Perfect Pairings

Laura Barth

Tank mix combinations for Botrytis biocontrol.

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Automated Gutter System

Lubing USA

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Container Control

Sioux Corporation

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Grandaisy Pink Halo

Suntory Flowers Ltd.

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Neo Nanobubble Generator

Moleaer Inc.

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Shuttle Stadium

East Jordan Plastics Inc.

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Solar Modules

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