From bugs to succession planning to peat moss, here’s a look back at some of the great conversations we had on our podcast this year.

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 a new episode of the Rhyzone Podcast, host William Klaassen sat down with Brian Sparks, Editor of Greenhouse Grower, to explore how growers are thinking about artificial intelligence.

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.

Podcasts continue to become more popular as a resource for growers to get information. Here are a few recent podcasts we recommend checking out.

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.