In addition to labor woes and transportation debacles, growers collectively (and consistently) gripe about another category: plastics. The […]
Consolidation isn’t a new thing among breeders and this year, it has changed things up yet again. For […]
Owning and operating several locations can be a challenge in maintaining consistent quality and cleanliness across the board. […]
The tenth largest cuttings farm in the world, Vivero Internacional was founded in 1991 and began exporting unrooted […]
Ontario-based Sheridan Nurseries has long been an innovator in the Canadian market, but during the economic downturn, CEO […]
I have no trouble with people buying chocolates or wine instead of flowers to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays or […]
Research and outreach efforts help keep floriculture production profitable. With seemingly continuous budget cuts to university and federal […]
Greenhouse Grower’s 2015 Head Grower Of The Year Tom Wheeler is laying a strong groundwork for the industry by mentoring future growers and instilling a sense of pride in growing quality crops.
Bell Nursery USA started its internship program two years ago with the aim of identifying and training the growers of the future. Each season, the company’s internships give interns a broad overview of the company, exposing them to everything from growing and production to distribution, retail and finances.
Trying to control pests effectively on a wide variety of crops is a major undertaking. Delray Plants in Venus, Fla., has been using biological controls as a part of its pest control program for more than 10 years. It operates 300 acres, which includes covered structures and 7 acres of outdoor field production.
Growers investing in the organic food movement could serve a growing new area with vegetable transplants and starts, […]
In Part 3 of a four-part lighting series highlighting the multiple uses of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), researchers examine the effects of sole-source LED lighting on microgreen production to achieve the highest quality crop possible in an energy efficient manner.
Blooming potted plants brighten up almost any occasion. With new colors and an abundance of blooms, these 21 new introductions add a unique, finishing touch to even the most diversified crop mix. Here are 21 new varieties available in 2015 that will hit retail in 2016.