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Expanding Horizons
OFA President Bobby Barnitz is leading the national organization to a more diversified business model, just as his family has with its own business.
Features
25 And Counting: Our Industry's Future
This issue marks the beginning of a 25-week countdown to a special commemorative issue exploring how our industry will grow the next 25 years.
Stacking Up By State
Which states have the most flower power? USDA statistics reveal the top 25 states producing floriculture crops.
Our Ones To Watch
Five of our picks for future leaders in floriculture.
Hands-Off Production
Three of our Top 100 Growers share their thoughts on when and what to automate.
Saving On Labor
Check out these new pieces of equipment that can help you save time and labor.
Medal Of Excellence: Celebrating Years Of Excellence
For two decades, Greenhouse Grower, has recognized our industry's achievement in varieties.
Benary Is Big On Breeding
Greenhouse Grower is proud to recognize Benary for its 165-year heritage as one of the world's most innovative flower breeders.
Building Trust In A Brand
Marketing plants in the United States has been on the forefront for Hermann Engelmann for almost 40 years.
Medal Of Excellence Nominee: 'Calliope Dark Red'
Goldsmith For Syngenta Flowers
Medal Of Excellence Nominee: Rudbeckia 'Tiger Eye Gold'
Goldsmith Seeds
Medal Of Excellence Nominee: Bellagio And Mandalay Begonias
Medal Of Excellence Nominee: Kientzler For Proven Winners
Two More For Editor's Choice
Greenhouse Grower's original Medal of Excellence Award for Breeding turns 20 this year.
Understanding Plant Nutrition: Fertilizers And Media pH
Argo and Fisher take a microscope to the details that can help growers make informed decisions on nutrients.
Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Tips for producing and taming this great garden plant in containers.
Breathing Easy Indoors
To educate Americans about the health benefits of indoor plants. Costa Farms has launched O2 For You: Plants With A Purpose.
Coming Home To Columbus
America In Bloom will host its national awards symposium Oct. 2-4 at the Hyatt on Capital Square.
Denver Delights With Daisies
The city of Denver celebrates its 150th birthday with its very own flower, rudbeckia 'Denver Daisy.'
Dressing Up The Derby
High-profile attractions are perfect places to showcase beautiful plantings. What does Churchill Downs plant? Proven Winners.
Going Places With Great Spaces
It's hard to put a value on great landscaping.
How To Choose An Employee Benefits Broker
Follow this advice for finding the best deal and the best coverage for your employees.
Recession Survival Guide For Businesses
A few forward-thinking practices can help business weather stormy economic times.
Pretty Perennials
New perennial varieties were emphasized at the 2008 California Pack Trials. Here are a few that caught our attention.
Serving Up Holiday Style
Here are the poinsettia introductions for 2008.
Cold And Sustainable Poinsettia Production
How cold can you go? It depends on the species or cultivar.
Fertilizing Poinsettias
Proper nutrition and diligent monitoring are key to growing an optimum holiday crop.
Gaillardias Will Have Their Day In The Sun
This prairie native's drought tolerance could make it a winner in many regions.
Shrubs That Can Be Greenhouse Forced
These varieties are options for the spring and early summer market.
Variety Showcase: Go Wild
Goldsmith's 'Tiger Eye Gold' rudbeckia
Columns
One To Grow On By Will Carlson
Some Things Never Change
Old cultural, marketing and management adages still hold up.
Rants & Raves By Laurie Scullin
Are Packs The New Black?
Growers who rethink package and price may find success.
Tips Of The Trade By Allan Armitage
Being Manic Depressive Is Exhausting
The ups and downs of the industry are an emotional challenge.
