In this episode, Allan and I talk about “The Common-Sense Gardener”, what it takes to grab his attention at events like California Spring Trials, and more.
This is the first episode in our Leaders in Floriculture series, where we talk to experts in plant breeding, plant health, and greenhouse technology about the important roles they play in innovation, sustainability, and helping to shape the future of floriculture.
In this episode, we talk to the team at CSPMA about the current peat situation in Canada, how members strive for sustainable peatland management, and some of myths behind peat.
In this episode, we talk to Alicain Carlson of Syngenta Flowers about how plant trials continue to evolve, her takeaways from the event, and much more.
In this episode, we talk to Alan Jones and Jonathan Jasinski about the Impact Washington experience, and why advocacy plays a critical role in the future of the floriculture industry.
In this episode, we talk to Jerry Baron about how IR-4’s mission has evolved over the years, and how he sees the crop protection industry continuing to innovate.
In this episode, we talk to Garden Media Group president Katie Dubow about some of the themes in the 2026 Garden Trends Report, and how everyone in the horticulture industry can turn these trends into action.
In this episode, we talk to Chris Cimaglio of PivotPoint Business Solutions about key findings from the survey, why it included questions covering everything from tariffs to labor, and actionable responses that business owners can take from the survey results.
In this episode we talk to Claire Chambers, the founder of Meadow Lab, which develops plant products that accelerate the creation of biodiverse and high-performance landscapes.
In this episode, we talk to Joche Smith Jr. about his background, consumer trends shaping the plant industry, and the biggest opportunities and challenges facing both Costa Farms and the floriculture market.
In this episode, we talk to Matt Mika, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at AmericanHort, about the important issues Impact Washington attendees will be discussing on Capitol Hill.
In this episode, Brian Sparks and Kristin Zeit have a live conversation on the Cultivate trade show floor, where they discuss common challenges and opportunities facing the greenhouse floriculture and controlled-environment agriculture markets.
In this episode, we talk to Diane Blazek, Executive Director of All-America Selections, about what attendees can expect to learn, and how the format of the event will offer enhanced networking opportunities.
In this episode, we talk to a group of growers participating in a greenhouse safety panel at Cultivate’25 about best practices, lessons they’ve learned, and more.
