January 2013

Crop Culture Report: Mystic Mums Series

Garden mums are a strong part of our culture during the fall season. For generations across North America people have been using garden mums to beautify their homes and businesses. Fides began as a ch... more

How to Specify LED Lighting

When it comes to lighting, the future is upon us. High-powered LED products, once the exclusive province of cutting-edge research, are invigorating today’s commercial greenhouse market. Your new cho... more

Lighting Plugs at Different Growth Stages

January through March can be considered young plant season — a period in which seeds of many garden plants are sown and grown in plugs. Ornamental cuttings are also harvested, stuck and rooted a... more

Perennial Solutions: Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’

This variegated Solomon’s Seal is a must have for shade and woodland gardens.

The Future is Bright

Each year, GPN and Nexus recognize one outstanding college student who has participated in a horticulutre-related internship program.In "A Bright Future" (page 14), you can read about this y... more

Using Vermicompost on Poinsettias

Growers now have an additional weapon in their arsenal in their battle for improved poinsettia quality.