From crop protection to holiday crops, there was a lot of information to cover in Greenhouse Grower’s February 2024 issue. Check out the slideshow above for a closer look at the top stories (links to each story are included in the photo gallery and below). You can also find a digital version of the issue here.
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. Photo: Plantpeddler
Although some jobs require working with plants, many do not. Here’s a deep dive on other career paths in horticulture. Photo: Ball Horticultural Company
Learn how two growing operations faced this harsh reality, how they handled the situation, and what they learned. Photo: – stock.adobe.com
Growers are using a mix of conventional chemistries and biosolutions to eliminate pests and diseases. With that comes a need for more education. Learn more here. Photo: BASF Corporation
Suppliers note that growers are seeking and welcome new, innovative biological control products that are effective and safe. Photo: BioSafe Systems
Whatever your mum program is, it’s important to refine your production practices. Learn more here. Photo: Green Valley Greenhouse
Those in-between times in our world of plants, early spring and early fall, are also the times when consumer start to get excited about their gardens.
In addition to poinsettias, consumers are looking for unique colors and combinations for their holiday décor. Photo: Terra Nova Nurseries
Drones have various uses in the greenhouse, including pest management, applying shading compound, and monitoring plant growth. Photo: Corvus Drones
While ground-air-heat-transfer greenhouses are already in use, University of Guelph is researching how these will perform in various locations. Photo: Ceres Greenhouse Solutions
Although red will always be a classic, poinsettias that are pink or speckled received rave reviews this year. Photo: N.G. Heimos/Millstadt Young Plants
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Cover Story: Why Plantpeddler’s Industry-First Approach Is a Model for All Growers
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There Are Endless Careers in Horticulture, And They’re Not All Plant-Focused
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Why Your Greenhouse Might Be at Risk of a Cyberattack
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IPM Programs Are on the Rise in Greenhouses
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Greenhouse Crop Protection: New Biosolutions Are Here, and More Are Coming
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Best Practices for Growing Garden Mums and Pot Mums
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Allan Armitage on Why the Spring Shoulder Is a Time of Pleasant Anticipation
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Holidays Crops Offer a Twist
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How Drones Are Being Used in and Above the Greenhouse
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A Fresh Look at Earth-to-Air Heat Transfer
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Pink, Patterns Among Biggest Trends at 2023 Poinsettia Trials
Cover Story: Why Plantpeddler’s Industry-First Approach Is a Model for All Growers
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.
There Are Endless Careers in Horticulture, And They’re Not All Plant-Focused
Although some jobs require working with plants, many do not. Here’s a deep dive on other career paths in horticulture.
Registration Now Open for the 2024 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium
Why Your Greenhouse Might Be at Risk of a Cyberattack
Learn how two growing operations faced this harsh reality, how they handled the situation, and what they learned.
IPM Programs Are on the Rise in Greenhouses
Growers are using a mix of conventional chemistries and biosolutions to eliminate pests and diseases. With that comes a need for more education. Learn more here.
Greenhouse Crop Protection: New Biosolutions Are Here, and More Are Coming
Suppliers note that growers are seeking and welcome new, innovative biological control products that are effective and safe.
Best Practices for Growing Garden Mums and Pot Mums
Whatever your mum program is, it’s important to refine your production practices. Learn more here.
Allan Armitage on Why the Spring Shoulder Is a Time of Pleasant Anticipation
Those in-between times in our world of plants, early spring and early fall, are also the times when consumer start to get excited about their gardens.
Holidays Crops Offer a Twist
In addition to poinsettias, consumers are looking for unique colors and combinations for their holiday décor.
How Drones Are Being Used in and Above the Greenhouse
Drones have various uses in the greenhouse, including pest management, applying shading compound, and monitoring plant growth.
A Fresh Look at Earth-to-Air Heat Transfer
While ground-air-heat-transfer greenhouses are already in use, University of Guelph is researching how these will perform in various locations.
Pink, Patterns Among Biggest Trends at 2023 Poinsettia Trials
Although red will always be a classic, poinsettias that are pink or speckled received rave reviews this year.
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Brian Sparks is senior editor of Greenhouse Grower and editor of Greenhouse Grower Technology. See all author stories here.
Mildred Duke is a writer and journalist who's been published in The City Of Edmonton News. She has a particular interest in politics, health, business, parenting, and finance. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and watching movies with her family.