The 2024 Tropical Plant International Expo brought nearly 8,000 growers, landscapers, retailers, and others to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to showcase the latest innovations in foliage, floral, and tropicals.

Growers are using a mix of conventional chemistries and biosolutions to eliminate pests and diseases. With that comes a need for more education.

From variety trials to industry advocacy, learn why the team at this Iowa growing operation understands that when there’s more awareness of horticulture, the whole industry wins.

Metrolina Greenhouses is widely considered to be an industry leader not just in adopting new greenhouse technology, but in doing so for the right reasons.

Learn how one interested user asked “Can ChatGPT run a grower operation?” and tested it with some typical scenarios that growers face regularly to see if its output was correct.

The certification is designed to help greenhouse owners train grower teams and enhance their bottom line by implementing best growing practices.

While trees and shrubs continued to dominate the charts, making up 79 of the top 100 plants, this year’s list revealed surprising new favorites alongside enduring classics.

The speed of floriculture innovation and progress creates a pivotal opportunity to lead the industry forward.

Traci Dooley, National Agency Sales Director for Hortica, discusses how the company aims to help growers navigate weather and business management challenges in 2024 and beyond.

Owner Brad Bloes says that while there were many reasons for this decision, “it was the right time.”

Attendees will gain valuable insights and will be among the first to access state-of-the-art biological products and upcoming technologies.

This year’s summit takes place June 4-5 in Alabama and coincides with the Southern Garden Tour dates for 2024.

Growers continue to turn to biocontrols as pests and diseases develop resistance to chemicals.