The Top 15 Stories of the Year in the Greenhouse Market (So Far)
COVID-19 has certainly dominated the headlines so far in 2020, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other big things happening in the controlled-environment industry. Check out the slideshow above for a look at the most popular stories for the first half of the year on GreenhouseGrower.com, including links to the full versions of each story. One thing we can tell you: Despite the challenges growers are facing, the opportunities and success stories are still shining through.
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17 Plant Products That Wowed Grower-Retailers at TPIE 2020
Tropicals are hot, which is why The Garden Center Group had its largest-ever number of garden retailers as judges in attendance at the Tropical Plants Industry Exposition (TPIE) this year, helping to find great products to present as Cool Product Awards.
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2020 Greenhouse Grower Top 100 Ornamentals Growers: The Complete List
Top 100 Growers in the ornamentals market continue to expand, with optimism for the future and cautious concern over labor costs and the changing economy.
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COVID-19 Hits Home at New York Vegetable Greenhouse
The reality of the COVID-19 pandemic recently came crashing down on Green Empire Farms, a 32-acre facility in Madison County in upstate New York that produces strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. The farm became a hotspot for coronavirus, as more than 150 of the company’s employees recently tested positive for the virus.
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A Closer Look at 16 New Potted Plants
The 2020 California Spring Trials were supposed to take place as an in-person event in late March. While the coronavirus meant that many new plant intros had to be made virtually, that didn't stop breeders from spreading the word about several new varieties, including these potted plants.
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Allan Armitage on Why Gardening Needs to be Part of the Coronavirus Solution
“We need not cower. Let’s all of us spread the word that gardening is one of the few exercises people can enjoy without fear." These were the words of Allan Armitage in his most popular column of the year.
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New Horticulture Research Grants Zero In on Pollinators, Disease Control, and More
The Horticultural Research Institute announced a wide range of greenhouse-based research projects that will receive funding in 2020.
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10 Greenhouse Tomato Varieties to Consider
Choosing the right greenhouse tomato varieties is an important decision. Fortunately, there are several options to choose from.
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11 Cool Things Companies Are Doing to Promote Plants During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Check out 11 ways green industry companies and folks are promoting plants and spreading positive vibes during a time of crisis.
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North America's Largest Cannabis Growers
A look at the largest cannabis producers in North America shows that just like many other segments of agriculture, the big are getting bigger.
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Production Problems With Succulents Solved
Prevent problems with commercially grown succulents using these proper care recommendations to keep your plants healthy.
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How One Grower is Delivering a Message of Support to Its Community During COVID-19
Ornamental growers of all sizes have dealt with the effects of COVID-19 this year. While some will no doubt take a significant financial hit , there are ways to glean some sort of positive response out of it. Here’s what one family owned company did.
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What You Need to Know About the Current Ralstonia Situation
Following the discovery of Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 biovar 2 in a Michigan greenhouse, experts from across the industry moved quickly to make sure the problem did not spread.
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10 Ways the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Might Affect Your Business
Here’s what you need to know if one of your employees needs to self-quarantine or stay home to care for a family member or children if school is called off.
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The Top Pests to Watch for in Your Cannabis Crop
Don’t let these destructive insects cost you a valuable harvest.
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Recent Greenhouse Building Projects That Offer Important Lessons
There are any number of reasons a controlled-environment grower might have for expanding production. Here's a brief look at a few endeavors taking place in a range of markets, how growers and suppliers worked together to make them happen, and what each learned along the way.
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17 Plant Products That Wowed Grower-Retailers at TPIE 2020
2020 Greenhouse Grower Top 100 Ornamentals Growers: The Complete List
COVID-19 Hits Home at New York Vegetable Greenhouse
A Closer Look at 16 New Potted Plants
Allan Armitage on Why Gardening Needs to be Part of the Coronavirus Solution
New Horticulture Research Grants Zero In on Pollinators, Disease Control, and More
10 Greenhouse Tomato Varieties to Consider
11 Cool Things Companies Are Doing to Promote Plants During the COVID-19 Pandemic
North America's Largest Cannabis Growers
Production Problems With Succulents Solved
How One Grower is Delivering a Message of Support to Its Community During COVID-19
What You Need to Know About the Current Ralstonia Situation
10 Ways the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Might Affect Your Business
The Top Pests to Watch for in Your Cannabis Crop
Recent Greenhouse Building Projects That Offer Important Lessons
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Brian D. Sparks is Editor of Greenhouse Grower and GreenhouseGrower.com. See all author stories here.