July 2024

A new take on smooth hydrangeas

A renewed focus on production friendly

Annuals, perennials and foliage introductions to consider for 2025 production

Remarkable releases from 2024 California Spring Trials for growers to consider adding to their offerings for the new year.

Culture Report: Grama grass

A native perennial that tolerates tough conditions

Editor’s Letter: Summertime decisions

It’s officially summer, new releases are out and it’s time to plan for next year. Breeders showcased some big genetic improvements in annuals, perennials and foliage options at the 2024 California... more

Forty under 40 perspectives: Turning a lifelong education into a business

I was 16 when I fell in love with plants, 18 when I started my horticulture education and 30 when I started a business that allows me to share my passion with others. The year 2020 brought many c... more

Managing vapor pressures in controlled environment agriculture

The importance of canopy ventilation

Setting ground rules for biostimulants

Regulation could mean better understanding of biostimulant benefits and performance

Supplemental lighting strategies that let plants control the conditions

Light is a crucial factor affecting plant growth, especially during the winter or on cloudy days. To ensure optimal crop yield and quality, growers often utilize supplemental lighting strategies such ... more

Technically Speaking: Why crops won’t flower (on time)

Many commercial greenhouse growers of floriculture crops are challenged with producing hundreds, if not thousands, of different species and cultivars. This is incredibly challenging because of their v... more