Greenhouse Grower staff
April as Native Plant Month Gains Ground in All 50 States
So far, 43 states and the District of Columbia have designated April as Native Plant Month as part of the NPMI.
Complimentary Mites Protect the New Line of Monrovia Mandevilla
Monrovia is adding a beneficial insect sachet defense system of ‘cucumeris’ mites to orders of new Mandevilla plants.
How Sakata Is Focusing on the Benefits of Combos (Video)
At the 2024 California Spring Trials, Chris Carlson of Sakata shares details on the company’s commitment to combos using popular as well as new series of plants.
Variegated Encore Azalea Debuts at Plant Development Services (Video)
At the 2024 California Spring Trials, Jim Putnam of Plant Development Services talks about a new variegated azalea, the first of its kind.
Horticulture Expert Shares Tips for Bulb Care and Weed Prevention
As spring blooms, horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini from Kansas State University offers advice for bulb care and weed prevention.
Sollum Technologies Adds New Features to Its SUN as a Service Platform
The enhancements to the platform bring an increased level of control and efficiency to greenhouse operations.
New Begonia and Lobelia From Westhoff (Video)
At the 2024 California Spring Trials, Allan Armitage talks with Bart Hayes at Westhoff about the company’s new series of Beaugonia begonias and Hot Lobelias, and the benefits they provide.
Sakata’s New ‘Burning Embers’ Celosia at California Spring Trials (Video)
At the 2024 California Spring Trials, Julie Hullett and Allan Armitage are impressed by Celosia ‘Burning Embers’ from Sakata, which features bright colors and beautiful bronze foliage.
Metrolina Gardens and Young’s Plant Farm Team up for 2024 Southern Garden Tour
Horticulture industry and education participants in the 2024 Southern Garden Tour debut a new website full of event details and tools.
Primula Gets Bigger and Taller at Pacific Plug & Liner (Video)
At the 2024 California Spring Trials, April Herring-Murray of Pacific Plug & Liner shows off new innovations in primula that have led to taller plants, and in some cases unique scents.
First-Ever CEAg World Conference and Expo on Tap for North Carolina in August
The conference provides a forum for all CEA businesses utilizing protected cropping systems, greenhouses, and more.
Home Gardening Tied to Mental Health Benefits in New Survey
Research shows that homeowners with gardens think the practice helps to improve their mental health and energy levels.
Dümmen Orange Shifts Management of its Global Orchid Business
As of April 1, all Phalaenopsis activities worldwide, including breeding, propagation, and sales will be managed independently under the Sogo brand.
What Is the Ideal Air Speed for Your Greenhouse?
Dr. Nadia Sabeh, the President and Founder of Dr. Greenhouse Inc., answers this question in a recent conversation.
Canada’s Center for Horticultural Innovation Testing Dynamic Lighting Options
The Center for Horticultural Innovation will trial Sollum’s dynamic grow light solution along with alternatives to quantify the benefits of dynamic lighting for greenhouses.
Don’t Miss Greenhouse Grower’s Digital Deep Dive on Insect Control
Each year, greenhouse growers face challenges in keeping plants free from insect damage. Fortunately, there are several new crop protection tools and resources available.
40 Years and Counting: Check Out Allan Armitage’s First Greenhouse Grower Column
The potential of perennials was a big topic in 1984 when Dr. A penned his first Greenhouse Grower article.
Syngenta Flowers Gets Bold With Its New ‘Painted Love’ Petunia (Video)
At the 2024 California Spring Trials, Ryan Hall of Syngenta Flowers shows off the bold color pattern of its latest petunia offering that also works well in mixed combos.
UNH Macfarlane Greenhouses to Hold Open House on April 6
The New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) is hosting an open house at the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses on Saturday, April 6, from 9 – 3 p.m.