40 Under 40

Forty under 40 perspectives: Irrigation at a large container farm

When I started working at Bailey Nurseries, I was blown away by the size of the operation. The bulk of my prior experience was working at a much smaller production facility where we hand watered... more »

Forty under 40 perspectives: Overlap between the practical and the economic

Some of my friends in business might be surprised to learn that my path into the economics of agriculture began with a pursuit of medicine. As a college student interning at a South African wildlife... more »

Forty under 40 perspectives: Native plant trials at Mt. Cuba Center

Mt. Cuba Center has a long history of conservation dating back to the 1930s when Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland purchased land in the rolling hills of northern Delaware. The Copelands had a particular... more »

Forty under 40 perspectives: Local propagation is the future

It’s 2015 and I’m trekking 14 miles a day through fields of spruce, hoisting up branches with a gardening pole the length of my body. I’m praying not to spot the egg sac of an... more »

Forty under 40 perspectives: Inventory management in the nursery

For most of us who work in the green industry, it was our love of plants that led us here, not a passion for inventory management. I’m guessing the phrase “inventory control” doesn’t exactly light... more »

Forty under 40 perspectives: Turning a lifelong education into a business

I was 16 when I fell in love with plants, 18 when I started my horticulture education and 30 when I started a business that allows me to share my passion with others. The year... more »

Gpn’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

Congratulations to all of our Class of 2024 honorees! Thank you to all of our sponsors who made it possible! AmericanHort- Ball Horticulture- ... watch »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Remote sales success

Starting with the impacts of COVID-19 in 2020, the Bailey inside sales group has navigated many changes in these past four years. We went from 10 of our team members working at the main office... more »

The 2024 Class of Forty Under 40

It's time to meet GPN's Forty Under 40 honorees for the Class of 2024! The GPN Forty Under 40 awards celebrate the horticulture industry’s rising stars, honoring 40 young professionals for their innovative leadership. This... more »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Frost protection using irrigation

When I began working at Bailey Nurseries as an assistant foreman in plant health, I had a lot to learn despite a degree in horticulture and 10 plus years working in the industry. The scale... more »