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Finding A Niche
Grateful Growers builds a successful business producing annual color for landscapers.
Slideshow: Grateful Growers
More images of Paul Berlind and Grateful Growers.
Features
Online Only: BenchPress Profile On Dean Chaloupka
Visons Group.
Deadhead Common Diseases
Industry experts stress the use of preventive applications and diagnostic laboratories when it comes to common greenhouse diseases.
Online Only: Insect & Disease ID And Diagnosis Guide
What is that on my plants and what can I do about it?
Online Only: Fungicide Product Guide
Last month pests, this month diseases. No matter if you're tackling mites or powdery mildew, one thing is clear: It's better to be proactive, rather than reactive. Here is a list of recommended fungicides, submitted to us by some of the industry's top chemical experts, that will help you take care of business.
Talking Shop: Perennial Potential
First-year flowering perennials can be a fickle bunch, many of which have different growth habits. But here are tips that should help narrow down production methods.
Understanding Plant Nutrition: Diagnosing Problems
In this new series, Argo, Fisher and Santos pour over the details to systematically identify and correct common nutritional problems found in greenhouses and nurseries.
The Broad Approach
Innovation helps growers control multiple diseases with Pageant fungicide from BASF.
Energy-Efficient Annuals: Perfecting Temps & Light
Researchers present research-based information for scheduling annuals in a more energy-efficient and predictive manner.
The Cart Compromise
Carts and racks are primarily transporters, but there’s high potential for them to be more at retail. A little cooperation could see some bright ideas through.
Online Only: Carts & Racks Showcase
Here are a few carts and racks products to feast your eyes on.
Hang In There
Here are some new varieties that are sure to stand out in your hanging baskets and planters.
Online Only: Stepables Tough Ten
The masterminds behind Stepables have developed a new marketing concept for 2009 in the ‘Tough Ten.’
Online Only: Up Close With Fran Hopkins
President and founder of Stepables on the line's new brand and the company's history.
Policing The Plant World
Illegal propagation is, unfortunately, still an issue, but third-party specialists like RAI are doing a better job protecting the integrity of the industry.
Online Only: Proven Winners Taking Action Against Illegal Propagators
Proven Winners is taking aggressive steps to protect its breeders and the integrity of the industry.
Online Only: Growers Served By RAI
Here's a list of growers served by Royalty Administration International.
Columns
Benchmarks By Kevin Yanik
Super Potential
If done right, a Super Bowl commercial could benefit us all.
One To Grow On By Will Carlson
Consumer Attitudes On Organic
A few findings and some reflections on organic.
Tips Of The Trade By Allan Armitage
The Wind Keeps Shifting — So Must Our Sails
Make the casual gardener an enthusiastic one.
