Features

Quality Over Quantity

Chris Beytes, Bill Calkins & Jennifer Zurko

The first part of our coverage of the California Spring Trials includes tons of new annuals for the 2026 season.

Cover Story

The Doctors Are In

Jennifer Zurko

A look at what the plant pathologists inside Ball Helix’s Diagnostic Lab do for growers and for the industry.

JZ on D.C.

Two Days in D.C. With the AmericanHort Advocacy Team

Jennifer Zurko

In April, Kurt Becker of Dramm Corporation had the pleasure of visiting Washington, D.C. to collaborate with the AmericanHort team.

GT in Brief

A Place for More Perennials

Jennifer Zurko

A new greenhouse will add to the total of about 15 acres of undercover production.

GT in Brief

On the Move

Jennifer Zurko

Dramm Corporation; Koppert; Priva North America; Profile Products; Suntory Flowers

GT in Brief

Riverbend Nursery Acquires James Greenhouses

Jennifer Zurko

Riverbend Nursery Holdings LLC announced the acquisition of Colbert, Georgia-based James Greenhouses, a producer of perennial liners for wholesale growers in the United States.

GT in Brief

In Memorium: John T. Nickel

Jennifer Zurko

John T. Nickel, Chairman of the Board for Greenleaf Nursery Co., passed away peacefully in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 19 at the age of 89.

GT in Brief

New Regulations for Pesticide Applicators

Jennifer Zurko

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed an online system called Bulletins Live! Two that determines if additional pesticide use limitations are needed to protect listed endangered species or habitat based on the specific application site, pesticide product and application month.

GT in Brief

Organizational Changes at Ball FloraPlant

Jennifer Zurko

After a 36-year career at Ball, Dr. Mike Klopmeyer, President of Ball FloraPlant, retired in June 2025.

Inside Look

Sometimes You Need a Doctor

Jennifer Zurko

Sometimes there are emergencies that need special attention.