40 Under 40

We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Greenhouse!

If you relate the insatiable demand for foliage by consumers to the shark in “Jaws,” then the piddly boat Brody, Quint and Hooper were on could be analogous to our industry. Consumers in North America... more »

Register Today to ‘Attend’ GPN’s Forty Under 40 Live!

On July 7, GPN will recognize the Forty Under 40 Class of 2021 in a virtual ceremony. It will take place at 5 p.m. EDT. GPN’s Forty Under 40 Live! reception will be an interactive webcast... more »

Finding the Green Lining

An opportunity lies before us. Have you heard the phrase “green lining” in relation to the global pandemic? More people than ever are interested in plants — plants for aesthetics, plants as a hobby, plants... more »

Meet the Class of 2021

Any day now, you should be receiving your May issue of GPN. This month, like we have done for the last nine years, we are introducing the newest class of GPN’s 40 Under 40. The... more »

10 Years and Counting — Meet the Class of 2021

This year marks the 10th anniversary of GPN’s 40 Under 40 program where we recognize the young men and women who are setting the direction for the horticulture industry’s future. Like the previous nine classes,... more »

“42” — Answers Are Meaningless Without the Right Question

I have a poster in my lab that pays homage to “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.” The story's premise revolves around an advanced civilization that built a large computer (Deep Thought) to find out... more »

GPN’s 40 Under 40 Roundtable Webcast Now Available On-Demand

On March 18, three alumnus of the GPN 40 Under 40 program came together with Jasmina Dolce, editor, and Tim Hodson, editorial director, for our first-ever 40 Under 40 Roundtable webcast. Brian Austin (Class of... more »

Sensory Engaging Plants for Therapeutic Gardens

As green industry professionals, we have firsthand experience with the restorative benefits of tending gardens and growing plants. For the past 10+ years since earning my horticultural therapy certificate and additional training, I have facilitated... more »

What Are You Doing Later Today?

Later today (March 18), GPN will be presenting a free, one-hour webcast featuring three alums from our 40 under 40 program who will be providing their perspective on many of the issues facing our industry in 2021. Brian... more »

Eight Years of Progress

It's hard to believe it’s been almost eight years since I had the honor of being named to GPN’s 40 Under 40 class. When I realized how long it has been, I took the time... more »