40 Under 40

Steps to Successful Branding

When Star Roses and Plants acquired BrazelBerries in 2016, it was very exciting because berries were a new category for us and the edibles trend was on the rise. We all felt there was a... more »

LEDs Offer an Energy-Smart Option for the Greenhouse

We are in the midst of an LED revolution. Light emitting diodes, LEDs, are small bulbs that operate with electrons in a semiconductor material. They’re extremely useful: small, easy to operate and produce an impressive... more »

Cultivate’18 — A Time for Introductions

I have just returned from Cultivate’18 in Columbus, Ohio, as this issue was going to press. I’m still trying to sort through all of the new business cards I received, track down all of my... more »

Industry Innovations: Giving Gardeners an Upgrade

I have always been your atypical plant nerd. A passion for plants was the reason I picked a career in horticulture to begin with. I laugh when I think back about my original ideas of... more »

Columbus, Here We Come!

Cultivate’18 will convene in Columbus, Ohio, this weekend. Are you ready for it? More than 10,000 horticulture industry professionals are expected to converge on Ohio’s capital city for four days of networking, education and fun.... more »

The Need for Natives & Pollinators

Gratitude, it’s the bees knees. For what are you most grateful? Your family? Certainly. Your health? Of course. Your heartbeat? Undoubtedly. Bees? Wait…what?! If you’re asking yourself why bees would be included in such a... more »

Presenting the Class of 2018! A Class Act

I would like to introduce you to GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. There are no class clowns in this year’s crop of young professionals. In fact, they are the cream of the crop... more »

Hollywood Meets Horticulture

Our Hollywood Hibiscus made their red-carpeted, industry entrance at the TPIE Show in January of 2016, and it wasapparent to all attendees, true stars had been born! Genetically speaking, Hollywood Hibiscus are a combination of... more »