First Read Grower to Grower Podcast: Get to Know Zoltan Kovacs, the New Director of ThinkPlants By Brian D. Sparks|October 16, 2026
The Fast-Spreading Pest That Is the Sunflower Spittlebug By Nick Matysik|April 3, 2025 An e-Gro Alert from Dan Gilrein of Cornell explores the new presence of the sunflower spittlebug in the Northeast U.S.
How to Successfully Stack Prefilled Containers By Nick Matysik|March 25, 2025 An e-Gro Alert from Christopher J. Currey of Iowa State covers how to stack prefilled containers without altering substrate properties.
The Power of Branding in Boosting Plant Value By Nick Matysik|March 20, 2025 An e-Gro Alert from Alicia Rihn of the University of Tennessee covers the power that plant branding can play in generating value.
How To Avoid Holding Rooted Cuttings and Plugs for Too Long By Nick Matysik|March 11, 2025 An e-Gro Alert from W. Garrett Owen of Ohio State covers ways to mitigate damage from holding cuttings and plugs in liners and trays.
How To Boost Nutrition in Young Plant Transplants By Nick Matysik|March 4, 2025 The latest e-Gro alert from Brian E. Whipker and Patrick Veazie of NC State looks at young plant nutrition tips to ensure healthy transplants.
How To Identify and Eradicate Black Root Rot in Bedding Plants By Greenhouse Grower staff|February 17, 2025 An e-Gro Alert from Jean Williams-Woodward of the University of Wyoming covers ways to manage black root rot in bedding plant transplants.
Best Practices for Spring Plug and Liner Transplanting By Nick Matysik|February 11, 2025 An e-Gro Alert from W. Garrett Owen of The Ohio State University covers best practices for transplanting plugs and liners in spring.
5 of the Best Practices in Unrooted Cutting Propagation By Nick Matysik|February 6, 2025 An e-Gro Alert from W. Garrett Owen of The Ohio State University covers best practices for maximizing propagation success of unrooted cuttings.
Boosting Root Growth in Woody Nursery Plants With IBA By Nick Matysik|December 10, 2024 The latest e-Gro Alert from Olivia J. Liebing and W. Garrett Owen of OSU covers IBA application to woody plant cuttings.
How to Elevate Your Holiday Plant Sales with Strategic Displays and Décor By Nick Matysik|December 2, 2024 The latest e-Gro Alert from W. Garrett Owen of The Ohio State University covers how growers can better market their holiday plant offerings.
How to Protect Marigolds from Fall Armyworms By Nick Matysik|November 27, 2024 A new e-Gro Alert from Brian E. Whipker and Patrick Veazie of North Carolina State University covers fall armyworm damage to marigolds.
How to Manage Slug Infestations in Poinsettia Production By Nick Matysik|November 21, 2024 The latest e-Gro Alert from W. Garrett Owen of The Ohio State University covers managing slugs for poinsettia growers.
How Sugar Translocators Influence the Growth of Coleus Cuttings By Nick Matysik|November 14, 2024 Rosa Raudales and Mayra Toro-Herrera of UCONN test the effectiveness of sugar translocators on the root development of coleus cuttings.
