From young plant trends to lighting questions answered, there was a lot of information to cover in Greenhouse Grower’s October 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.
Little Prince of Oregon Nursery is thriving in a niche market while providing an ideal work environment for the next generation of growers. Photo: Saskia de Kanter
This year’s Greenhouse Grower Operation of the Year winner has built its legacy on a positive company culture, diverse product offerings, and more. Learn more here. Photo: Saskia de Kanter
Growers who want to provide high-quality products to their customers often rely on young plant producers as their primary connection to plant breeders.
Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Plug and Liner Grower Survey illustrates that young plant growers face many of the same challenges as their finished grower peers.
Young plant growers discuss how they communicate with both offshore producers and their finished plant customers.
From size to color to functionality, learn what consumers are looking for in shrubs today — and how breeders are responding. Photo: Star Roses and Plants
In his latest column, Dr. A says ignorance should never be a goal — nor should we be frightened by it. Photo: Allan Armitage
Learn why dimming and spectral tuning can help growers optimize production. Photo: Allegro Acres
Whether you’re looking for something plug-and-play or a more advanced solution that allows for dynamic control, there is an LED-based solution that can meet your needs.
Dynamic dimming and spectrum control allow the grower to adjust to the crop’s needs, not once per cycle, but daily or even hourly. Learn more here. Photo: Signify
Just take a look at the headlines from earlier this year about several of this industry’s largest companies closing because they did not have an exit plan, and you’ll understand why being prepared is imperative.
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Cover Story: Up Close With Little Prince of Oregon Nursery, the 2024 Operation of the Year
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Little Prince of Oregon Nursery Is Innovative With Its Plants and Its Team (Photo Gallery)
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The Top Young Plant Growers for 2024
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The Top Challenges Facing Young Plant Growers
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Why Communication in the Young Plant Market Is Critical
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See What’s Trending in Shrub Breeding
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Allan Armitage on the Absolute Confidence of Ignorance
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Explore the Benefits of Dynamic Lighting Controls
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4 Questions With the DesignLights Consortium on LED Use in Floriculture
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New Advancements in Greenhouse Lighting Mean Increased Flexibility
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Preparing Yourself and Your Greenhouse Business for Transition
Cover Story: Up Close With Little Prince of Oregon Nursery, the 2024 Operation of the Year
Little Prince of Oregon Nursery is thriving in a niche market while providing an ideal work environment for the next generation of growers.
Little Prince of Oregon Nursery Is Innovative With Its Plants and Its Team (Photo Gallery)
This year’s Greenhouse Grower Operation of the Year winner has built its legacy on a positive company culture, diverse product offerings, and more. Learn more here.
How to Help Botanical Treasures Nursery Rebuild after Hurricane Helene
The Top Young Plant Growers for 2024
Growers who want to provide high-quality products to their customers often rely on young plant producers as their primary connection to plant breeders.
The Top Challenges Facing Young Plant Growers
Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Plug and Liner Grower Survey illustrates that young plant growers face many of the same challenges as their finished grower peers.
Why Communication in the Young Plant Market Is Critical
Young plant growers discuss how they communicate with both offshore producers and their finished plant customers.
See What’s Trending in Shrub Breeding
From size to color to functionality, learn what consumers are looking for in shrubs today — and how breeders are responding.
Allan Armitage on the Absolute Confidence of Ignorance
In his latest column, Dr. A says ignorance should never be a goal — nor should we be frightened by it.
Explore the Benefits of Dynamic Lighting Controls
Learn why dimming and spectral tuning can help growers optimize production.
4 Questions With the DesignLights Consortium on LED Use in Floriculture
Whether you’re looking for something plug-and-play or a more advanced solution that allows for dynamic control, there is an LED-based solution that can meet your needs.
New Advancements in Greenhouse Lighting Mean Increased Flexibility
Dynamic dimming and spectrum control allow the grower to adjust to the crop’s needs, not once per cycle, but daily or even hourly. Learn more here.
Preparing Yourself and Your Greenhouse Business for Transition
Just take a look at the headlines from earlier this year about several of this industry’s largest companies closing because they did not have an exit plan, and you’ll understand why being prepared is imperative.
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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.