40 Under 40

James Doukas

40 Under 40 Perspectives: Teaching Is Our New Normal

Growers know that every production season is different from the last. Springs and seasons may be similar, but they are rarely the same — and never the same year-to-year. This presents our industry with a... more »

40 Under 40 Perspectives: CAST and the Power of Connecting

For us marketers in the horticulture industry, events and trade shows are paramount. We spend the whole year forming ideas and dissecting market trends to better link with our colleagues, customers, and other related cohorts,... more »

Stacey Noble

Connecting Growers to Non-Traditional Market Segments 

The past two years have brought on many extraordinary changes to our world. From working from home to Zoom calls galore, we can all agree that some of these changes are going to be around... more »

The Pandemic Gardening Boom Is Just the Beginning

It’s no secret — plants are “in.” Plants are [finally] getting a portion of the spotlight they deserve in a world where screens and plastic dominate life. The disruption of the collective everyday routine gave... more »

Plant Sales in the Time of COVID

While COVID-19 raged and folks were quarantined at home, the world around us changed quickly. Gone were the days of going out for meals, casual shopping and visiting with friends face to face. Many of... more »

Epic Gardening Receives $17.5 Million in New Financing

Epic Gardening, the online gardening destination founded by Kevin Espiritu recently announced an investment of $17.5 million by The Chernin Group (TCG) to finance its continued growth and expansion. Espiritu is an alumnus of GPN's... more »

Overdevest Named NJNLA Young Professional of the Year

The New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association recently named Ryan Overdevest of Overdevest Nurseries in Bridgeton, New Jersey, as its Young Professional of the Year. Ryan is... more »

GPN’s 40 Under 40 Nominations Close Jan. 20

Do you know someone who you think should be a member of GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023? In the May 2023 issue of GPN, we will again recognize 40 individuals in the horticulture... more »

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GPN recognizes 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who are helping to determine the future of the horticulture industry. These individuals are today’s movers and shakers who are already setting the pace for tomorrow.
Erica Hernandez
Emma Lookabaugh
Melissa Maguire
Cole Mangum
Oz Marshall
Meagan Nace
Tiffany Nohl
Chris Plane
Mike Prol