Acres & Acres

Plant People Are Crazy

Chris Beytes

The psychosis manifests itself primarily in strange beliefs about how to best grow plants. But it became more obvious when I started following some online gardening groups.

Corr on Cannabis

The Fraught History of Cannabis

Dr. Brian Corr

Myth or fact, the story told of how cannabis got to where it is today is certainly interesting.

Cover Story

Plenty of Poinsettias to Pick From

Jennifer Zurko

The latest introductions for 2021.

Features

Don’t Be Late

Michael Alden & James Faust

Unraveling the mystery of poinsettia heat delay.

Features

Fun Comes in Different Forms

Christopher J. Currey

This article covers four different finished poinsettia styles, including the key tips to consider when producing them.

Features

Poinsettia Tech: From Stick to Finish

Bill Calkins

Best management practices for all stages of poinsettia production from experts who’ve been there and done that.

Features

Stay in Control

Nancy Rechcigl

Protect poinsettias from costly diseases with a proactive plan.

Features

Warding Off Whiteflies

JC Chong & Gunbharpur Gill

Alternatives to neonicotinoids in managing whitefly on poinsettia.

Features

What’s All the Hype on Poinsettia Micro-drenches?

Roberto Lopez

In this article, we’ll let you see for yourself how PGR micro-drenches compare to one heavy PGR drench on two red poinsettia cultivars.

Growers Talk Business

Will The NEW Hobby Turn Into THE Hobby?

Abe VanWingerden

Early reports indicate the 15 to 20 million new gardeners we got last year came back, and they brought their friends and neighbors with them.

Growers Talk Production

Under Pressure: Experiences With VPD

Stephanie Saccomano & Chris Knezetic

When first learning about the concept of VPD and how it could benefit crop health, it’s easy to go down the rabbit hole full of curiosity and come out of it bewildered.

GT in Brief

Canadian Greenhouse Conference Canceled

Jennifer Zurko

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference (CGC) announced its decision to forgo an in-person event in 2021 and will present a virtual conference this fall.

GT in Brief

Don’t Get Sued Because of Your Website

Chris Beytes

Websites and other digital tools have to meet Americans With Disabilities Act regulations and there are green industry businesses being targeted with lawsuits for not doing so.

GT in Brief

From Big Box to IGC

Chris Beytes

It turns out a former general manager and head grower weren’t comfortable swapping the variety, color and excitement of growing bedding plants for the mundane, monoculture world of cannabis.

GT in Brief

Horticultural Research Institute Announces 2021 Grant Awards

Jennifer Zurko

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the foundation of AmericanHort, announced the portfolio of research projects to be funded in 2021.

GT in Brief

Hortistician Miller Named a Purdue Distinguished Alumni

Chris Beytes

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Marvin Miller, long-time market research manager for Ball Horticultural Company and a long-time GrowerTalks contributor and advisor, has been honored with the 2020 Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award from Purdue University.

GT in Brief

In Memoriam: Ramsey Yoder

Chris Beytes

G. Ramsey Yoder, the chairman and leader of Aris Horticulture (formerly Yoder Brothers) passed away from complications related to pneumonia at the age of 87.

GT in Brief

In Memoriam: Ray Blew

Chris Beytes

Raymond L. “Ray” Blew, patriarch of Centerton Nurseries of Bridgeton, New Jersey. He died March 14 at 90 years of age after a brief illness.

GT in Brief

Meet the Latest EAGL Class

Chris Beytes

Dr. Charlie Hall announced the graduation of the eighth cohort of his elite “Executive Academy for Growth & Leadership” (EAGL) program for nursery and greenhouse growers.

GT in Brief

On The Move

Jennifer Zurko

Bailey; BioThem; BioWorks; Fall Creek Nursery; Mycorrhizal Applications; Pleasant View Gardens

GT in Brief

Week 24 FlowerTrials Cancels 2021 Event

Jennifer Zurko

The ongoing and unstable situation in Europe regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has led FlowerTrials to make the decision to cancel the physical event for 2021.

Inside Look

Appreciation for the Poinsettia

Jennifer Zurko

I don’t know how or when it happened—I think during one of our editorial meetings—but one of us had the bright idea of making the May issue The Poinsettia Issue starting this year.

JZ on D.C.

Growers' Thoughts on Advocacy

Jennifer Zurko

One last bit of coverage from AmericanHort’s Congressional Kickoff.

Pest Management

Best Practices for Biocontrols, Part 4

John Sanderson, Suzanne Wainwright-Evans & Ronald Valentin

Beneficial nematodes are relatively easy to use and are applied similarly to conventional pesticides with some special precautions.

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