Management
Straight Talk for Growers: Healthy systems breed healthy crops
The knee-jerk train of thought tends to go as follows: The more I grow, the more I have to sell. The more I have available to sell, the more money I stand to earn. I... more »
Hoffmann acquires Smith Gardens
Hoffmann Family of Companies recently announced it has acquired a majority interest in Smith Gardens, a family-owned and -operated greenhouse growing company headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. In 2026, Smith Gardens celebrates 125 years of growing plants... more »
USDA bridge payment details released: specialty crops on hold
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA): the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As part of the program, $12 billion will be paid to... more »
Metrolina, South Central Growers greenhouse merger
Metrolina Greenhouses and South Central Growers announced a strategic merger effective Jan. 1, 2026, combining two established greenhouse operations under the Metrolina Greenhouses brand. Metrolina Greenhouses is based in Huntersville, North Carolina, with operations in... more »
Monrovia announces new Landscape Legends retail program
As Monrovia marks its 100th anniversary, it is showcasing the top 100 iconic plants in a new program called Landscape Legends. This anniversary collection includes a curated list of plants that have made history over... more »
A changing labor landscape for horticulture
Several recent decisions affecting ag labor have industry insiders cautiously optimistic that the political landscape may be favorable for long-lasting reform. In early September, the USDA announced it was discontinuing a method of measuring farm... more »
Smarter watering, healthier plants
Delivering practical skills for irrigation and tissue culture success Paul Fisher, Extension specialist in floriculture and greenhouse production at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, will present two sessions at the Great Lakes Fruit,... more »
AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers
As Washington searches for ways to keep the lights on, the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition says the same urgency should be applied to America’s farms. Up to 34 farm and agribusiness groups are calling for... more »
2025 Labor Survey Report
The 2025 GPN Labor Survey offers a snapshot of the horticulture industry’s current labor situation for greenhouse and nursery growers across the U.S. The responses reflect a wide range of perspectives and experiences, shaped by... more »
Managing with a leadership mentality
In all my many years in retail and then in my consultancy, I thought I had experienced just about all the highs and lows of the economy, politics and social impacts affecting businesses and our... more »
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