40 Under 40

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Labor of Love Lost Between Generations

As a 1985 baby, I fall into two categories: millennial and Generation X. This never seemed like much of a concern as I was entering the workforce. I recall being grouped as “entitled and lazy”... more »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Building a Successful Team

Being a lead grower carries many responsibilities, aside from the obvious loss reduction and quality plant production. Being a leader of any type requires understanding that the key to success is people. Just like plants... more »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Growing in Transition

Going into March 2020, our executive leadership team at Walters Gardens already had a lot going on. We were anticipating a year of what we then considered phenomenal growth thanks to Proven Winners. We had... more »

GPN 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 Recognized at Cultivate’22

The horticulture industry came together at Cultivate’22 on July 17, to celebrate GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 during a special reception. The GPN/Prospiant Intern of the Year, Cole Bieker from Kansas State University,... more »

Forty 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 »

Forty 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 »

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 »