July 2014
Biological Controls of Diseases
How can you make use of these tiny chemical factories?Controlling Fungus Gnats
Question: I am contemplating the use of biological control against fungus gnats. Can you please provide information on the commercially available biological control agents? Answer: Fungus gnats (Br... moreCrop Culture Report: Bounce Interspecific Impatiens
This year, Selecta introduces all-new genetics of interspecific impatiens for a great opportunity to grow and merchandise a shade product with confidence. Bounce is highly resistant to Impatiens Downy... moreDisease Discussions: Chemical Crutches
ARC: When we both started in our respective careers, most plant disease control products were quite broad in their spectrum of activity. In 1979, my first exposure to fungicides was testing an expe... moreEffective Use of PGRs
Application of plant growth retardants (PGRs) is the most common technique used by greenhouse growers to control crop height. When used at an appropriate rate and volume, PGRs can elicit desirable res... moreGrowing with Plasma Lighting
Chameleon Grow Systems has developed a plasma grow light to help greenhouse growers produce healthier and more profitable plants.Making Choices
When it comes to making landscape purchasing choices this year, consumers are basing their decisions on two major areas enhancing their outdoor living areas and the environment.Earlier this year, H... morePerennial Solutions: Oriental Lily Roselily Series
Pollen-free double flowers grab attention with a rose-like appearance and light fragrance.Playing Favorites
In the June issue of GPN, you read about some of the trends we came across during our journey through California for the 2014 Spring Trials. This month, we're focusing on the new variety introduct... moreResearch is Our Middle Name
As the title of this article implies, 'research' is literally, and figuratively, our middle name. We are the Greenhouse Production Research Group (GPRG), a part of the USDA's Agricultural ... moreSalt-of-the-Earth Plants — Easing the Pain of Drought
Water shortage and poor water quality are critical challenges to gardening and landscaping in many regions of the world and will no doubt continue to challenge our industry. With rapid increases in ur... moreWe're happy to provide a sampling of the articles in this issue. To receive full issues of Greenhouse Product News, please subscribe.