Steven Courcy
Steven Courcy ([email protected]) is the propagation grower at D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, N.H.
January 17, 2014
D.S. Cole Shares Its Experience Using Predatory Mites
D.S. Cole Growers has been having great success integrating a predatory mite release schedule with chemical controls to finally get the upper hand in the endless battle with spider mites.
Latest Stories
September 23, 2017
Terra Nova Nurseries’ Latest Plant Catalog is Now Avail…
The new 2017-2018 plant catalog, which features hundreds of varieties, series, and collections from Terra Nova Nurseries, pays homage to the company’s 25th anniversary.
September 23, 2017
Producing Quality Plants in the Greenhouse Starts From …
It's common for growers to make mistakes. What you learn from those mistakes is what sets you apart as a grower and where quality starts.
September 22, 2017
An Up-Close Look at Meyers Greenhouses’ Central Soil De…
Head Grower Aron Hoff was looking for a way to customize soil mixes on multiple planting lines in real time. The system he’s now using makes the process much simpler.
September 22, 2017
Hurricane Recovery Update: Aris Resumes Shipping, Assis…
Harvey and Irma wreaked havoc on the floriculture and nursery industries in Texas, Florida, and elsewhere. Here are the latest updates.
September 21, 2017
Tour of Buffalo Gardens Reveals Hidden Gems And Communi…
This past August, Allan Armitage joined the Association for Garden Communicators on a tour of Buffalo. It was a reminder that that we can make a difference in neighborhoods, in cities, and in people’s lives.
September 21, 2017
Two Head Growers and a Retail Live Goods Buyer Talk Bes…
Ultimately, the quality of the plants you grow will be responsible for the success of the consumer, and consumer success will ideally translate to repeat sales. That’s why quality must be a top priority for all growers, according to Brad Julian, a Live Goods Buyer for Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Head Growers Dennis Crum of Four Star Greenhouse and Joe Moore of Lucas Greenhouses.
September 21, 2017
Horticulture Is All About Connections
The beauty of our industry is that we are more than willing to reach out and help those around us. What connections can you make today to help your business, and what can you offer to help another grower?
September 20, 2017
8 Questions To Ask, And Answer, Before You Invest in Ne…
Implementing new software in your greenhouse business may seem overwhelming at first, but doing your homework will pay off in the long run.
September 19, 2017
Horticulture Business Leaders Demand Resolution to Labo…
AmericanHort's Impact Washington event was an importantly timed mission of advocacy for the green industry, delivering messages to lawmakers on three of the most pressing issues – labor and the workforce, research and innovation, and tax reform.
September 19, 2017
Here’s Your Chance to Earn CEUs in Weed Management
The University of Florida is offering a new online training course covering weed management in the greenhouse. The course offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for growers in many states.
September 19, 2017
Concerned About Boxwood Blight? Here Are Some Updated M…
AmericanHort’s Horticultural Research Institute has released an updated version of its boxwood blight Best Management Practices document.
September 19, 2017
Grower-Retailers Pick Their Favorites From Farwest 2017
Members of The Garden Center Group once again named their top selections in both live and hard goods for the Retailers’ Choice Awards at Farwest 2017.
September 18, 2017
3 Steps to Improving the Efficiency of Your LED Systems
Achieving the largest possible optimal light intensity area with the lowest possible number of lights is essential to making an investment in LEDs pay off.
September 18, 2017
Breeders Open Availability for Unrooted Cuttings; Here&…
With new avenues for buying young plants for vegetative production, growers should have an easier time finding availability and receiving shipments of unrooted cuttings for the coming seasons.
September 17, 2017
4 Ways Micandy Gardens Greenhouses Reaches Out to Mill…
Micandy leverages social media to get the word out about its products and spread the word about how flowers can make a difference in people’s lives.
September 16, 2017
Registration for MANTS 2018 Now Open
MANTS, which takes place Jan. 10-12, 2018, in Baltimore, MD, brings together green industry professionals from around the world.
September 15, 2017
Sun Gro Forms New Distribution Agreement with Proven Wi…
Sun Gro will distribute Proven Winners-branded potting soils and plant foods to independent garden centers.
September 14, 2017
How to Deal With Common Greenhouse Maintenance Issues
The most common problems often come from a lack of cleanliness and faulty equipment. Here are a number of tips you can follow in each of these areas.