During the Grow Your Horticulture Program, an event hosted by Longwood Gardens, Secretary Russell Redding emphasized the value of horticulture as a vibrant, exciting industry for young people.
The WaterWick allows plants to draw water from the reservoir at the bottom of the pot as needed, improving plant health while reducing work for the consumer.
More than 80 horticulture industry leaders met in Atlanta in late June to discuss how they can collaborate to spread their passion for plants to all consumers.
Jared Barnes, an Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Stephen F. Austin University in Texas, explains how plant lovers in his Horticulture Club have been able to attract other students.
Andrew Scheldorf, the 2018 Dr. Allan Armitage Scholarship for California Spring Trials winner, says there are few occasions where young growers might have the chance to see so much of the industry in one place and come in contact with so many important people.
CPI offers a unique perspective of the plant world, with the goal of connecting college students with exciting plants and teaching them more about opportunities in the plant industry.
Greenhouse Grower reached out to a few retailers to ask what they are doing to drive consumer success, in the hopes that their ideas might provide inspiration for your business.
There is potential for our industry to provide talking points for growers to promote sustainable production efforts. It’s not exactly bragging — it’s simply and humbly speaking the truth.
Last fall, Dickman Farms hosted “Carve & Brew,” a new event in which young adults were able to carve a pumpkin, taste craft brews from two local microbreweries, and relax with friends and neighbors.
During a Seed Your Future Leadership Meeting Fundraiser dinner at Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania’s Ag Secretary thanked the Seed Your Future initiative for its efforts to create awareness of horticulture and careers in horticulture.
