May 2021

“42” — Answers Are Meaningless Without the Right Question

I have a poster in my lab that pays homage to “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.” The story's premise revolves around an advanced civilization that built a large computer (Deep Thought) to fin... more

10 Years and Counting — Meet the Class of 2021

GPN’s 40 Under 40 program is celebrating a decade of recognizing the horticulture industry’s bright future.

A Labor of Gratitude

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Ten years in the making, this has truly been a labor of love and, more importantly, gratitude. Over my 14+ years in the industry, I have wit... more

Back with a Bang

Are you planning to attend the 2021 installment of CAST? Here’s everything you need to know, plus a few sneak peeks!

Chat Room — May 2021

This month, we asked our readers about indoor potted plants, expectations for spring 2021, and safety and sanitation measures going into this season. Here’s what they had to say. ... more

Culture Report: Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Shining Star’

Delivering impact and instant appeal, this variegated native grass has incredible ornamental value.

Eye-Popping Annual Introductions for 2022

These new varieties demanded attention at Costa Farms’ trial season kickoff.

Light Fixtures and Their Photon Fluxes

Until recently, there were only three major types of lighting fixtures used for the production of plants in controlled environments: incandescent bulbs for photoperiodic lighting, high-pressure sodium... more

Tapping into the Interior Garden

As consumers continue to extend their gardens indoors, the potted plant market is also experiencing a revival — making the old new again.