Columnist Chris Beytes

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Chris Beytes

Chris Beytes Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief of GrowerTalks, Green Profit magazine and the Acres Online e-newsletter, Chris has been in horticulture for more than 40 years. He owned his own greenhouse - Indian River Ornamentals - in Merritt Island, Florida, after he graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in journalism and a minor in horticulture. After he and his wife Laurie sold the greenhouse business, he started writing full-time, first for local publications in Florida and then moving to the Chicago area when he began writing for GrowerTalks. He's been with Ball Publishing since 1993 and only thinks about retirement once in a while.

Recent Articles

Purpose & Positivity

Jennifer Zurko, Bill Calkins, Jennifer Polanz & Chris Beytes

While it seemed like attendees reduced their overall time at AmericanHort’s Cultivate event this year (Tuesday was once again quiet on the trade show floor), they made the most of it. Engagement was high and there was no lack of business and networking accomplished.

Culture-Fit Questions

Interviews are hard. You basically use your gut instinct and years of experience to determine if this warm body sitting in front of you is someone you want in your business 10 or 12 hours a day.

In Memoriam: Simon Groot

Simon Groot, founder of East-West Seeds—a major breeder and producer of vegetable seeds for the Asian, African and Latin American markets—passed away July 6 at the age of 90.

In Memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Bill Van Belle, founder of Van Belle Nursery in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, passed away July 5. He was 80.

McHutchison, Vaughan’s Rebrand Under One Name: McHutchison

Having operated as two companies since resurrecting the Vaughan’s Horticulture name in 2013, McHutchison has announced that they’re now consolidating both companies “into a single, stronger organization to better serve its customers and partners across the industry.”

Modernizing the Classics

Story & Photos by Chris Beytes, Bill Calkins & Jennifer Zurko

Plant breeders and suppliers continue their strong focus on perennials, so the second part of our coverage of the California Spring Trials features many exciting new introductions in this category.

Washtub or Teaspoon?

Uncertainty isn’t a signal to wait—it’s a cue to act. While others clutch their teaspoons, grab your washtub.

Happy 40th, Vis Seed!

Vis Seed Company is celebrating 40 years as a family business.

New Private Group for Container Nurseries

Next Level Nursery Group is a brand-new paid-membership “leadership community” designed to help container nurseries “reach the next level,” as the name implies.

LiveTrends Earns Top Target Vendor Award

Target has named LiveTrends the 2024 Food & Beverage Business Partner of the Year.

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