Cover Story

Grown By Al's

Al's Garden Center stands out as savvy, smart, innovative & downright entrepreneurial.

Features

Eight Questions With Cal Diller

Greenhouse Grower talks with the president of horticultural container company East Jordan Plastics about the sustainability trend, recycling and the future of plastic pots.

Solving The Marketing Mystery

Marketing companies share their tips for differentiating your products from all the rest.

Get Equipped

Here's a rundown of some of the latest automation equipment to hit the market.

Healthy And Earth Friendly

Sustainable fertilizers and pest and disease control products get plants back to their natural roots.

A Greener Pot

Western Pulp Products' fiber pots meet consumers' green expectations.

Q&A On Controlled-Release

In part four in a series on controlled-release fertilizers, Pilon and Passchier examine the differences between indoor and outdoor production.

Michigan Growers Unite

The Michigan Floriculture Growers Council helps growers make their voices heard.

Mail-Order Success

Mischel's Greenhouses has used a mail-order formula to keep in touch with consumers.

Finishing Poinsettias Cooler

Practical experiences help guide the way for finishing this seasonal crop at a lower temperature.

Online Only: Poinsettia Trials At Kube-Pak

Tracking poinsettia production at Kube-Pak.

Best In Show

University field trials across the country yielded great results for both new and tried-and-true varieties.

Strength And Beauty

Goldsmith's Cora vinca responds to the variety's traditional susceptibility in the landscape.

Cascading Color

GGG-Gruenewald varieties

Columns

Benchmarks By Sara Tambascio

The Good Old New Days

The immigration issue has divided agriculture right down the middle.

One To Grow On By Will Carlson

Borrowing Trouble

If you're borrowing money short-term, you're going to pay more for it.

Retail Details By Vinny Naab

Take The Money

Consumers are ready to fork over the dollars, if you make it easy for them to shop.

Tips Of The Trade By Allan Armitage

On The Road With Uncle Al

The Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation trials were full of great varieties.

Editorial By Delilah Onofrey

Ruling By Region

Growers who are achieving market dominance are focused on regional strategies.

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