Cover Story

Passion For Plants

Knowledge, networking and new plants continue to drive enthusiastic interest in the Perennial Plant Association.

Features

Essential Equipment

Handheld, portable equipment can be some of the most important in greenhouse production.

Common Poinsettia Problems

The Ecke Tech Help Web site uncovers common poinsettia production problems.

Back To Columbus

The Perennial Plant Symposium will return to where it all began 25 years ago in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 5-11.

Mixing Up Organics

Growing media is one more product category that has gone green.

Money-Back Guarantees?

What are the pieces of greenhouse equipment with the best ROI?

Time Is Money

Growers share the unique ways they measure return on investment at their own operations.

Preventing Slips, Trips And Falls

These injuries can be very costly to your greenhouse operation.

Better Crops, Less Water

Irrigation automation can make a healthier plant using less water and with less leaching.

Misconceptions About Controlled—Release Fertilizers

What does controlled release really mean and how does it work?

Mix Masters

Two new mixes from Sun Gro Horticulture provide everything necessary for annuals and perennials to get off to a good start.

Back To The Land

Ohio growers and consumers are reconnecting on TV, online and in print.

Remembering John Seeley 1915-2007

The founder of Cornell's Seeley Conference was a great plant science leader.

Calculating Crop Costs

Do you know how much it costs to produce one plant or flat? Here are a few ways to crunch the numbers.

Breeding Synergies

The two-year-old Oasis and Suntory joint venture, Bonza Botanicals, is releasing new varieties and ramping up production worldwide.

Two Decades Of Dedication

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, ForemostCo has grown steadily over the years, never losing sight of its core principle: to bring value to every relationship, transaction and employee.

Columns

Benchmarks By Sara Tambascio

Searching For Payback

With high transportation prices, how can growers recoup some costs?

One To Grow On By Will Carlson

Seeing What's Next

About global warming and positivity.

General Viewpoints

Make Your Competition Irrelevant

There are many lessons to be learned from the book "Blue Ocean Strategy."

Retail Details By Vinny Naab

Nursery Service Program Review

Third-party nursery service is booming with mass merchandisers.

Tips Of The Trade By Allan Armitage

Good Grief — How Do I Know Which Coral Bells To Sell?

With so many options, grown the best heuchera in each category.

Editorial By Delilah Onofrey

Supply Chain Survivors

Manufacturers and distributors are struggling to find their place in the value chain to help growers and the industry as a whole be more secure and profitable.

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