Blog

Jan 20, 2021
A Learning Experience in Spite of the PandemicTim Hodson

The challenges of the 2020 pandemic created untold challenges (and opportunities) for our industry. Resourceful growers and retailers found innovative ways to respond to these challenges and meet the ... more

Jan 6, 2021
10 Years and GrowingTim Hodson

Welcome to 2021! I hope your New Year is off to a good start and that this year will be a healthy and prosperous one. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that you have less than one mon... more

Dec 16, 2020
What Do You Think?Tim Hodson

In case you haven’t already heard, on Dec. 9, the color experts at Pantone, announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating as the Pantone Colors of the Year for 2021. Il... more

Dec 1, 2020
And They’re Off …Tim Hodson

This past weekend holiday shoppers showed up in full force — both in person and online — and were ready to spend in spite of the 2020 pandemic An estimated 186.4 million consumers took advantag... more

Nov 18, 2020
What’s Your Outlook for 2021?Tim Hodson

I’m sure we can all agree that this year has been like no other. It has provided challenges and “opportunities” for growers, but as 2020 slowly winds down, it’s time to really take a look at 2... more

Nov 4, 2020
The Search is On for the Class of 2021Tim Hodson

It’s hard to believe but GPN’s 40 Under 40 program will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2021. Over the past nine years we have recognized 360 individuals under the age of 40 who are propelling o... more

Oct 23, 2020
Top Picks at PlantpeddlerJasmina Dolce

Plantpeddler, located in Cresco, Iowa, hosts one of the country's largest and most extensive plant trials each year. This year, the grower celebrated its 40th year in business with a full day of event... more

Oct 14, 2020
Five More DaysTim Hodson

The deadline to apply for the 2021 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year has been extended five days. Students now have until Oct. 21, 2020 to apply for the 2021 scholarship. This year we are celebrating ... more

Oct 13, 2020
2021 Standouts at CSUJasmina Dolce

Colorado State University hosts one of the country's most extensive flower trials each year, with 22 participating breeders and more than 1,000 varieties in sun and beds as well as containers. This wa... more

Sep 29, 2020
MSU Offering Free Access to Online ConferenceTim Hodson

Michigan State University Extension is now offering growers on-demand access to its 2020 nursery conference. Ten different sessions on pest and disease management as well as water management issues... more

Sep 23, 2020
A Midwest Backyard Flower TrialJasmina Dolce

For the past four years, industry consultant Vaughn Fletcher has been providing insight into new variety introductions and evaluating various plant trials across the country in his monthly column, Vau... more

Sep 16, 2020
We are Looking for the Next GPN/Nexus Intern of the YearTim Hodson

Do you know any undergraduate students that were able to participate in an industry internship program in 2020? If you do, we want to hear from him or her for the 2021 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year S... more