Greenhouse Equipment

Duets: Small grower automation and robotics from a young, fresh perspective

My guest for this column is Maximilian Knight, CEO of Rooted Robotics based in Boulder, Colorado. Max earned an environmental engineering degree from the University of Colorado in 2017. Following graduation, he started an environmental... more »

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies 2025 catalogs now available

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has made available its 2025 Retail and Grower Supplies catalogs.The catalogs feature an extensive selection of products tailored to meet the needs of both independent garden centers and commercial growers. Highlights include:... more »

SGAFT: Sidewall winterization for small greenhouses

The previous article in this series concluded that sidewall management in a small greenhouse is not a passive task once the greenhouse is operational. This article describes how a naturally ventilated greenhouse with roll up... more »

Strategies for PVC use and reducing energy consumption

PVC pipe is one of the most widely used types of pipe on the market. While it's most commonly used in the plumbing and HVAC industries, there's certainly a place for PVC in greenhouses. When... more »

Sensaphone launches soil moisture sensor for irrigation management

Sensaphone has introduced a new soil moisture sensor designed to help commercial growers, landscapers and agriculturalists optimize irrigation management. The sensor measures water content in soil and other growing media, providing real-time data to a... more »

SGAFT: Small greenhouse surface area distribution

The primary focus of the Small Greenhouse and Farm Technology (SGAFT) project is to view technology adoption through the needs and means of small growers. My commercial growing years were spent operating a small-to-medium size... more »

Proven Winners introduces ConnectSpace, a platform for IGCs

Proven Winners has launched ConnectSpace, a new intranet platform for independent garden centers (IGCs) as part of its Connect+ marketing program for 2025. ConnectSpace is designed to streamline communication, enhance employee engagement and improve operational... more »

T.O. Plastics advances sustainability efforts

T.O. Plastics, a thermoforming manufacturer, has initiated major upgrades to its recycling capabilities and manufacturing facility to enhance sustainability and processing capacity. The company has invested in advanced recycling technology and an integrated resin recovery... more »

AgTech partnership addresses efficiency in water management

A new collaboration between nanobubble technology company Moleaer Inc. and Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Inc. aims to revolutionize agricultural input efficiency, particularly in water management. This partnership, announced ahead of Cultivate 24, North America’s premier horticulture... more »

Sollum Technologies partners with Leaficient

Sollum Technologies has partnered with Leaficient to enhance agricultural lighting through advanced data integration. This collaboration aims to optimize cultivation by integrating precise plant growth data into Sollum’s advanced algorithms. Leaficient utilizes computer vision technology... more »