First Read Juan Ponce of Metrolina Greenhouses on How He Developed a Career in Horticulture By Brian D. Sparks|November 8, 2026
First Read Grower to Grower Podcast: The Latest Peat Extraction Estimates, and Other Trends Driving the Peat Market By Brian D. Sparks|November 7, 2026
First Read Don’t Fall Into the Automation Trap Without Proper Planning By John Terhesh|November 6, 2026
How Technology Can Connect the Dots Between Problem and Solution By Brian D. Sparks|July 11, 2026 Here are some musings about technology use in floriculture as growers finish up this season and prepare for the next.
What Growers Want from Greenhouse Technology By Marisa Reyes|May 5, 2026 Top 100 growers have shared where their technology interest is headed and what they believe is still missing.
AI-Powered Sticky Card Analysis Trialed at Michael’s Greenhouses By Andy Wilcox|February 17, 2026 Head Grower Laurie Conlon shares the benefits and limitations of AI analysis of sticky card traps learned during poinsettia production.
Why AI Innovation in Greenhouse Software Is a Two-Way Street By Brian D. Sparks|February 12, 2026 How software providers and growers are working together to build AI tools grounded in real-world production and operational needs.
6 Steps to Better AI Prompts for Growers By Paul Fisher|January 29, 2026 Here’s a simple framework to help growers get better, more accurate, and more reliable answers from practical AI tools.
The Top HR Trends Reshaping Floriculture in 2026 By Todd Downing|January 15, 2026 Here’s what’s changing for HR in 2026 and how it will impact greenhouse growers and businesses of all sizes.
4 Plant Consumer Insights to Watch in 2026 By Melinda Knuth|January 10, 2026 New data and recent market signals point to shifts shaping how consumers discover, evaluate, and buy plants in 2026.
AI in Agriculture: A New Tech Revolution or a Looming Disaster? By Dave Swain|October 23, 2025 Ag tech expert Dave Swain looks at how industry professionals can responsibly and effectively use AI as a tool while avoiding its pitfalls.
New Innovations in the Field of Greenhouse Lighting By Andy Wilcox|October 14, 2025 New lighting innovations, including dynamic LEDs and AI controls, help growers adapt faster and save energy.
How AI Is Changing the Way People Shop for Plants By Katie Dubow|October 14, 2025 Katie Dubow of Garden Media Group shares insights from a panel on consumer interactions with brands through AI.
The Importance of AI Investment in the Floral Industry By New Bloom Solutions|September 23, 2025 New Bloom Solutions ponders whether or not the floral industry as a whole can afford to delay investments in AI technologies.
Meet Professor Petal: A New AI Chatbot Supporting Floral Education By American Floral Endowment|September 22, 2025 The Professor Petal AI-powered chatbot was developed to help floral industry members more easily access American Floral Endowment resources.
SePRO Acquires Arietta.ai for a New Digital Water Management Division By SePRO Corporation|September 4, 2025 SePRO will have Arietta.ai be the foundation of a new division focused on digital water management and customer solutions.
