N.G. Heimos Greenhouses is partnering with Trilogene Seeds on hemp production, a move the company says is an expansion rather than an exit from floriculture.
Named for the third generation of the Dewar family, the Elizabeth & Alexandra brand is designed to offer a youthful eye toward quality, style, and convenience for retail shoppers.
Pineae Greenhouses, an Ogden, UT-based producer of spring flowering annuals, perennials, and container nursery products, has achieved MPS-A certification from More Profitable Sustainability.
The sale of Color Spot Nurseries to Wells Fargo became official on August 17, 2018, resulting in Color Spot Nurseries emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a successful corporate restructuring.
In an interview with Greenhouse Grower, we got to know this large producer of shrubs, trees, and perennials a bit better, and learned what CEO Jonathan Saperstein plans to do with the Hines Division locations now that TreeTown USA as officially acquired the business from Wells Fargo.
With its pending sale to Wells Fargo Bank, Color Spot’s growing operations will continue in order to honor customer commitments. Meanwhile, the Hines Division, which will be sold to TreeTown USA, will support the company’s continued growth across the U.S.
A July 20 auction resulted in successful bids for the largest greenhouse operation in the country, and a hearing following the auction indicated approval of the sale.
The company cites recent years of bad weather and sales losses as reasons for the bankruptcy filing, which will allow it to remove immediate debt concerns and prepare for orders for next season.
It’s important to start planning early. When you can work out little details ahead of time, the process goes much smoother, and you’re more prepared to deal with challenges when they arise.
The nation’s largest growers are investing heavily in technology, new structures, human resources, and efficiency measures to stay competitive and profitable, despite significant labor shortages.
