Culture Notes

Growing Against the Rain: Lavandula Tech Tips

Stephanie Saccomano

While growing lavender in the Pacific Northwest may initially seem like a horticultural folly, the reality is far more rewarding.

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A Blossoming Adventure: The Pro Mastercourse in Floriculture

Stephanie Saccomano

The Pro Manager Mastercourse in Floriculture, organized by Jungle Talks, wasn’t your run-of-the-mill tour; it was an intensive dive into the depths, designed for us to leave behind the familiarity of our daily grinds in pursuit of broader horizons.

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Inspect What You Expect

Stephanie Saccomano

Tools are wonderful things, but I use the word “tool” very deliberately.

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Micromanage Plants, Grow People

Stephanie Saccomano

One can’t possibly micromanage every person’s decision making and expect to live a long, happy life.

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Data-Driven: Empower Your Plants

Stephanie Saccomano

The basic idea is that plants need to be in balance with their environment, and if any one factor is out of sorts, performance will decline.

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Experience Is an Asset

Stephanie Saccomano

Honestly, if you’re driven and a genuine human being, there’s likely going to be a spot for you here.

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Life in the Fast Lane

Stephanie Saccomano

Being a grower can often feel like we’re “no-lifing” in the midst of the growing season.

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The “Weigh” to Go

Stephanie Saccomano

Regardless of what the problem (or success!) is before us, we often end up discussing irrigation decisions and their resulting impacts on the rootzone.

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2021: A Song of Floods & Fires

Stephanie Saccomano

This past year hosted several record-breaking events and presented a slew of unprecedented challenges.

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Growth & Gratitude

Stephanie Saccomano

Next time you’re presented with a mistake, consider it an opportunity.