Category: Articles
Avoiding tech regrets for greenhouse operations
Learn how to evaluate greenhouse technology investments, balance costs and benefits, and choose tools that boost productivity and profits.
Culture Report: Mastering lavender production
Discover Monrovia’s lavender production secrets. From superior genetics to pruning and spacing, learn how it grows robust, garden-ready plants.
Tactics for training your horticulture teams
Boost your greenhouse team’s skills and retention with HortCred microcredentials, certifications and training. Unlock growth for your workforce.
2026 GPN/Prospiant Intern of the Year
A Ball FloraPlant internship gave a Texas A&M student real-world insight into breeding, trials and career paths in ornamentals. Read the story of the 2026 Intern of the Year.
Optimizing cannabis inventory
Optimize cannabis inventory, cut waste, boost revenue and strengthen retail partnerships. Learn more about how to unlock smarter supply chain strategies for your business.
Proper use and maintenance of a light sensor
Accurate light data is essential for greenhouse success. Learn how to place, maintain and calibrate sensors, and take action to improve your light management.
Mealybug management: Have we reached an impasse?
Mealybugs threaten greenhouse crops. Learn key identification and control strategies, and take action to improve prevention and treatment for stronger plant health.
A changing labor landscape for horticulture
Ag labor rulings spark cautious optimism for meaningful reform. See what changes mean for growers and take action to support progress.
Greenhouse labor outlook for 2026
Labor shortages are reshaping horticulture. Explore economic trends, compensation strategies and funding options, and take action to strengthen your workforce.
HRI fuels the future for growers
Explore how HRI advances grower-focused research, education and innovation. Learn how its work strengthens the industry and take action to support its impact.
Culture Report: Pentas ‘Graffiti Falls Rose’
Discover Graffiti Falls, a new trailing pentas built for heat and bold color. Explore growing tips and elevate your program with this standout 2025 introduction.
Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Climbing peaks and growing dreams in horticulture
From hiking peaks to leading in horticulture, see how passion shaped a career in plants. Discover the journey & get inspired.
Growers rethink substrate strategies
Growers face rising substrate costs and supply issues. Explore alternatives like wood fiber and biochar — see what’s working in trials.
Greenhouse climate solutions for a changing industry
Greenhouse growers are cutting costs with smart heating, cooling and ventilation tech. Boost efficiency and crop quality with new solutions.
Plants with a proven purpose in the landscape
Help customers tackle erosion, privacy and heat with problem-solving plants. Boost sales and become the go-to expert.