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Cuttings of 'Celebration Deep Red' New Guinea impatiens propagated in substrates containing 50 percent peat moss and (from L to R) 0 to 50 percent whole rice hulls and 50 to 0 percent perlite.
Using Parboiled Rice Hulls in Propagation Substrates
Researchers at Purdue University found that rice hulls, a byproduct of parboiled rice production, are a viable alternative to peat moss or perlite in vegetative... Read more
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CSPMA: Peat Supply Down Considerably
September 23, 2011
The Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association released a statement Friday indicating the peat harvest in Eastern Canada will be 15 to 30 percent of historically targeted requirements.
Storm To Affect Peat Supply, Pricing
August 30, 2011
Hurricane Irene didn't have the direct impact on greenhouse operations that many expected it to, but it hit Eastern Canada hard with rain, essentially halting harvesting.
Young Plant Grower Now Distributing Peat
August 23, 2011
Florida-based ForemostCo is offering peat substrates from Klasmann-Deilmann.
Peat Report Receives Two Awards
August 9, 2011
The Peat Report, which we published last November, received national Silver Awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors in the Special Supplement and Front Cover - Annual, Buyer's Guide, Directory, Supplement categori
Premier Splits Products Into Two Lines
July 29, 2011
The Canadian peat supplier has divided its products into two separate lines.
Berger Acquires California Peat Supplier
July 14, 2011
Berger Peat Moss's acquisition of Sun Land Garden Products allows the Canadian peat producer to expand into the West Coast and Mexican markets.
WSJ: Scotts Exploring Medical Marijuana Market
June 15, 2011
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO Jim Hagedorn says he's targeting the medical marijuana market to help boost sales for his lawn and garden-focused company.
Behind The Scenes At Jiffy
June 15, 2011
During four days in May, Greenhouse Grower received an exclusive tour of Jiffy's facilities to see just how the media supplier is bringing its Canadian-European blends to market.
Research Supports PBH As Partial Pine Bark Replacement
June 10, 2011
Research from the Department of Horticulture at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, authenticates the use of PBH as a partial replacement for pine bark in nursery stock container media.
Harrell's Offering Peat For Florida
June 3, 2011
Harrell's has acquired a peat bog containing more than 9 million cubic yards of certified pure Florida peat.
Estonian Peat Bogs [Slideshow]
June 1, 2011
Check out one of Jiffy's peat bogs in Parnu, Estonia, where Greenhouse Grower Managing Editor Kevin Yanik visited midway through May.
Jiffy's New Georgia Facility [Slideshow]
June 1, 2011
Greenhouse Grower Managing Editor Kevin Yanik toured Jiffy's production facility May 16 in Macon, Ga. Check out how Jiffy is blending and processing the peat it receives from Europe at this brand-new facility.
Jiffy Moerdijk [Slideshow]
June 1, 2011
Take a tour of Tref, the growing media supplier Jiffy acquired back in 2008, which is located in Moerdijk, Netherlands.
Poll: UK Gardeners Support Peat Alternatives
April 25, 2011
Twenty-plus influential gardeners in the United Kingdom were polled about whether or not they use peat in their gardens. The overwhelming results show consumers favor alternatives to peat and support their government's goal of phasing out peat prod
Jiffy's Special Blend
March 30, 2011
Jiffy is differentiating itself from other peat producers with a variety of offerings, including the new Jiffy-Mix.