Last week, Countryside Gardens, was vandalized. The crime was preceded by a robbery a few months ago. In addition to her concern about the crimes, Countryside’s owner, Tish Llaneza, worried about keeping her insurance coverage and possible rate hikes.

Calling all plant geeks! A slew of recent science journal stories are tracking breakthroughs in plant research, from learning plants have temperature sensors similar to their light sensors, to refining our understanding of flower timing, to identifying a gene related to hybrid vigor.

Sessions at the Greenhouse Growers Expo, which takes place in Grand Rapids, MI, in December, will focus on maintaining and increasing plant quality through successful rooting of cuttings, disease and pest management, and plant disorder diagnostics.

If you want new customers, then your first step is to identify who they are. Here are common sense steps you can take to identify, then reach out to communities you aren’t currently attracting.

Thirty years ago, John and Jill Hoffman set off on an epic adventure to grow ornamental grasses. Today, Hoffman Nursery continues to evolve, and through its leadership, the operation is helping to secure a position for horticulture on one of the next great frontiers — green infrastructure.

The opening of the new office in Miami, FL, is part of a continued expansion plan for the company, which creates tailored growth structures that are turnkey, automated, robotized, and able to be integrated into existing production facilities.

Understanding and suggesting how modern consumers can use plants is a simple way to sell more of them.

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, floral industry supporters are encouraged to make a tax-deductible, year-end donation to AFE to help it continue providing benefits for all segments of the industry.

The event included a grower tour, biocontrols workshop, and educational sessions focused on water management, labor, pest and disease control, and smart production strategies for great plug quality.

Living in smaller spaces has been a trend for several years, with urban centers growing, Baby Boomers downsizing, and young families opting for smaller homes (and smaller mortgages). So why isn’t the industry expanding what it means to grow indoors?

Detroit-based Planterra transforms its greenhouse retail space into a garden oasis, perfect for events, every fall and winter. Its president, Shane Pliska, offers tips on how other plant retailers can make a profit with events.

Many customers shop only once a year. Here are three things you should embrace so your store gives consumers the confidence they need to succeed.

By uniting our efforts, we can attract new generations of growers and consumers to the horticulture industry, starting when they are young.