The Top 12 Greenhouse Grower News Stories of 2025
December 28, 2025 There was a lot of news covered by Greenhouse Grower in 2025, from all of our monthly issues to exclusive online content. So, what were the most popular pieces featured on GreenhouseGrower.com? Here’s a look at the Top 12 articles and news stories read by our audience in 2025, counting down from 12 to 1.
#12: Highlights from Darwin Perennials Day 2025: New Plants and Proven Performers
Here’s a look at new variety highlights and returning proven performers that made an appearance at Darwin Perennials Day 2025.
#11: 10 Varieties That Popped at Proven Winners’ Plant Preview
In late April, Proven Winners hosted a preview of its newest variety offerings at Four Star Greenhouses in Carleton, MI.
#10: Barlow Flower Farm Set to Close Its Retail Facility in Fall
One of the Jersey Shore’s destination growing and retail operations will close its doors at the end of October.
#9: Riverbend Nursery Acquires Georgia-Based James Greenhouses
The purchase of James Greenhouses, Inc., a supplier of perennial liners, will help Riverbend expand its reach across the U.S. Learn more here.
#8: 15 Products That Wowed Garden Retailers During Cultivate’25
Members of The Garden Center Group presented Retailers Choice Awards for 15 products to 14 companies during Cultivate’25 earlier this month in Columbus, OH.
#7: Highlights from the New Varieties Zone at Cultivate’25
At this year’s Cultivate, the New Varieties Zone showcased a collection of selections from plant breeders. (check out more photos here).
#6: Why N.G. Heimos’ Recent Acquisition Offers Promise for the Future
Greenhouse Grower caught up with leaders at N.G. Heimos Greenhouses and the Hoffmann Family of Companies to learn more about why Hoffmann’s purchase of N.G. Heimos makes sense for both companies.
#5: Special Podcast: Proven Winners’ Leadership Discusses What the New Merger Means for Growers and Retailers
In this special episode of the Greenhouse Grower to Grower podcast, we talk to Proven Winners CEO Mark Broxon, Four Star Greenhouse owner Tom Smith, and Pleasant View Gardens owner Henry Huntington.
#4: Welby Gardens to Close in July 2025
Welby Gardens, a Colorado-based growing operation that is the exclusive grower of Hardy Boy Plants, announced it is planning to close down in July 2025.
#3: How the Best U.S. Colleges in Ag Sciences Rank for 2026
See if your school made the ‘2026 Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America’ list, factoring in key stats, alumni reviews, and more.
#2: Everde Growers Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The operation, one of Greenhouse Grower’s Top 100 Growers, cites operational challenges from extreme weather impacts and failed refinancing efforts. (Everde would emerge from Chapter 11 in late May.)
#1: Metrolina Greenhouses and South Central Growers Announce Strategic Merger
Two of the nation’s largest greenhouse operations are joining forces and combining talent and resources, with the shared goal of accelerating growth.
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