Grower News

Metrolina Named Finalist for International Grower of the Year Award

Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina, has been named as a finalist of the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2022 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). Nine ornamentals growers from around... more »

Monrovia Announces Sales Rep Promotions

Monrovia’s sales team is getting an infusion of new talent— from within the company — with internal promotions that bring continuity, experience and enthusiasm to the team The four individuals moving up to new roles... more »

New CEA Facility Opens in Wisconsin

Square Roots, a technology company in controlled environment agriculture, and Gordon Food Service, a food distributor in North America, recently announced the opening of a new climate-controlled, indoor farm in Kenosha, Wisconsin. “Our partnership with... more »

Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses Names New CEO, Announces New Acquisition

Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses, a wholesale grower in the Midwest that services farm and home stores, hardware stores, and independent garden centers has named Mike Vallafskey as its new chief executive officer. [caption id="attachment_83041" align="alignleft"... more »

Skagit Horticulture to Offer Brindabella Roses

Suntory Flowers has licensed rose and perennial powerhouse Skagit Horticulture of Mount Vernon, Washington, to produce Brindabella Roses. In addition to expanding supply geographically, this will be the first time Brindabella is offered to the... more »

Green Circle Growers Launches Hiring Campaign

Green Circle Growers, one of the largest greenhouses in North America, has announced a hiring campaign to add up to 100+ workers to its growing team of employees. These entry-level roles are in anticipation of... more »

Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day to Take Place Dec. 2

Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day is scheduled to take place Dec. 2, 2021 in Cresco, Iowa. This year, 160+ commercial and pre-release poinsettia varieties are being trialed, produced under true production protocols and environmental conditions. All... more »

New Logistics Manager Joins Hoffman Nursery

Hoffman Nursery Inc. continues to strengthen its team with the hiring of a new logistics manager. Manny Martinez joined the nursery in July 2021 with over 20 years of experience in distribution and logistics. He... more »