March 2016

Additional Studies from the Poinsettia Trials

This article presents consumer survey results along with evaluations on disease resistance from the 2015 North American Poinsettia Trials.

Back to Basics

Water is essential to all living things, including plants. Nutrients that are found naturally in the soil, or even added supplements, are valueless unless they are first dissolved in water. ... more

Culture Report: Poco Kniphofia Series

Available in orange, yellow and red, this revolutionary series provides a sumptuous mélange of summer colors.

Drinking Your Fruit & Vegetables

Veggie gardening at the consumer level is certainly nothing new, but how can you capitalize on lifestyle trends within this ever-growing category? Drink up!

Landscape Trends & Opportunities

Tips for greenhouses with their fingers on the pulse

Perennial Solutions: Penstemon Rock Candy Series

This exceptional series presents a brilliant display of color on compact plants, perfect for borders, mass plantings and containers.

The Boundary Layer and Its Importance

The boundary layer is a thin zone of calm air that surrounds each leaf. The thickness of the boundary layer influences how quickly gasses and energy are exchanged between the leaf and the surrounding... more

Training Employees is Investing in the Future

OK ... we’ve all pretty much heard about investing in the future by educating our kids, buying property and playing the stock market. How about investing in your employees? I’ve heard, ov... more