The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped Allan Armitage from sharing his love of plants and gardening. Learn more in his latest Shop Talk video.

There are ways you can capitalize on opportunities to supply ornamental grasses and native plants for eco projects.

The Sun Valley Group has made the tough decision to consolidate operations and discontinue growing at its Pleasant Valley division in Oxnard, CA. “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation in the floral industry and has also affected our company in many ways. These extraordinary conditions have necessitated us to look at ways to find a sustainable path forward,” said Lane DeVries, Owner of Sun Valley, which is #9 on Greenhouse Grower’s 2020 Top 100 Ornamental Growers report.

Learn more about an opportunity to see the latest new plants up close and in-person.

Unit heaters used in greenhouse applications require some TLC to keep functioning at full capacity. Proper maintenance will keep them running efficiently for years to come. 

Getting into the tropicals biz outside of Florida may seem intimidating, but it can also be a little more exciting with some of the new starter material options available.

Try these scheduling and finishing tips for growing top-notch, warm-season switchgrasses.

The annual showcase of new perennials will include a weeks’ worth of virtual education and other activities this June.

Contributing Editor Allan Armitage and Greenhouse Grower Editor Janeen Wright discuss some of the standout new varieties from CAST that will hit retail in 2021.

Dümmen Orange and Armstrong Garden Centers recently handed out orchids and hanging baskets to medical personnel, while Star Roses and Plants has launched a campaign to encourage planting.

Is it time for the controlled-environment industry to phase out plastic products? Perhaps not yet, but we’re making progress.

Allan Armitage offers his take on why despite garden centers being closed or limited in many states, people are still clamoring to be outside and in the garden.

Proven Winners OnDemand debuted this year with online video content for brokers and the industry to learn about Proven Winners’ new plants for Spring 2021.