Heather Machovina
How Do I Evaluate New Tropical and Foliage Plant Varieties?
Growers talk about what it takes to pick the perfect variety for production.
Production Tips for a New Greenhouse Cucumber
‘Quirk’ cucumber features a compact and uniform plant habit, with short vines producing heavy yields, making it ideal for container planting.
Ways to Help Consumers Bring the Garden Indoors
Indoor gardening with tropicals and foliage plants is more than just a passing trend. It’s become a lifestyle choice for consumers of all ages.
Growing Tips for a New Rudbeckia Variety
“SmileyZ” is a long-day bloomer, making it a great item for summer in large 8-inch or 10-inch deco containers.
Tips on Successful Production of a New Sedum
Sedum ‘Pillow Talk’ was selected by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens for its exceptional hybrid vigor and hefty flower head size, as well as its resistance to Rhizoctonia.
New and Improved Options in Greenhouse Crop Protection
Check out this up-close look at some of the new crop protection products now available for use on several greenhouse crops.
What Works for the Home Gardening Vegetable Market
Two Top 100 Growers share recommendations and some of their favorite picks for producing vegetable transplants for the home-gardening market.
Growing Tips for the Soiree Kawaii Catharansus Series
Advantages of Soiree Kawaii include a compact habit with superior branching and more flowers on shorter internodes in small pots.
Environmental Sustainability: How Growers Tell Their Stories
Sharing your sustainability practices cultivates customer goodwill and sets an example for other businesses in the green industry.
Tips for Growing Royalstar Tomato in the Greenhouse
‘Royalstar’ is an indeterminate cherry tomato that grows well hydroponically, and its eye-catching rich orange color is sure to attract eyes.
Growing Tips for Summer Spice Hardy Hibiscus
Deeply incised foliage in dark and green hues with an abundance of blooms makes Summer Spice hibiscus a worthy plant for the garden
Better Perennial Plants Are on the Horizon
Expect the perennials category to change significantly as breeders leverage new technologies to breed plants that capture consumers’ attention.
10 New Fall Ornamental Crop Prospects for 2019
California Spring Trials offered several new options to consider adding to your crop mix for fall.
How Plant Growth Regulator Suppliers Are Continuing to Make Improvements
Obtaining optimal results with plant growth regulators is a combination of art and science. Here’s how a few manufacturers are helping to bring the two together.
Why Millennials Can’t Get Their Fill of Foliage Plants and Tropicals
The latest Millennial obsession with houseplants goes beyond a desire to grow something. It’s a lifestyle choice they’re making for the mind, body, and soul.
Solving Greenhouse Lighting Issues With New Research and Innovation
Changing out your lighting system isn’t quite as easy as replacing a light bulb, but you’ll find the process a lot smoother with this advice from lighting manufacturers and researchers.