This is the second 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, 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, Greenhouse Grower’s Brian Sparks and Kristin Zeit talk about the upcoming release of a Global CEAg World CEA census, and Brian catches up with the National Garden Bureau’s Diane Blazek about the 2026 California Spring Trials.

In this episode, we talk to Jeremy Friedman, owner of Blooma Farms, about how the Welby Gardens acquisition helps Blooma Farms expand its liner offerings, why it brought on key leadership from the Welby management team, and much more.

In this episode, Brian Sparks and Marisa Reyes talk about highlights from MANTS 2026, purpose-driven plants, and what you can expect to find in Greenhouse Grower’s February 2026 issue.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Charlie Hall about how the green industry performed in 2025, and the economic factors that will impact 2026.

In this episode, we talk to Metrolina’s Abe VanWingerden and South Central Growers’ Alex Van Der Hengst about why the two companies are coming together, the key attributes each company brings, and how they will be able to integrate all current employees into the new operation.

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 go behind the scenes with Brad Mayer of Bachman’s and Fred Wacker at Hampshire Farms.

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.