November 2015
Celebrating the Past, Present and the Future
Happily (to me), our industry has become more consumer focused with each passing year. Individual firms and the industry as a whole continue to evolve from a production emphasis to a marketing emphasi... moreCrop Culture Report: Gerbera Bengal Series
With outstanding flower power, tidy habit and excellent vigor, this new series will deliver high-quality plants that will fly off store benches.Explaining Azadirachtin and Neem
Question: What is the difference between azadirachtin and neem? Answer: Neem is not a single substance but is a general term for both azadirachtin and neem oil, which are derived from the neem tree... moreGreenhouse Film Basics
It is universally understood and accepted that to have and maintain a controlled growing environment, the plants must be inside a structure that is enclosed and covered. This article attempts to deal ... moreInnovations in Grow Lighting
Studies show that plasma lighting has great potential in producing high-quality plants at a lower operating cost.Keys to Successful Seedling Production
It's a bit naive to write an article on successful production of seedlings in just one page, but for inexperienced growers it's easy to overlook some critical aspects that can lead to failure. Altho... moreNew Diseases on the Horizon
Does it seem like every time you turn around, you are hearing about a new disease, insect or weed? The better our diagnostics are, the more things we find. It is also common that new plant genera or s... moreOptimizing Fertilizer Management in Container Production
At the University of California (UC), Riverside, research is being conducted to evaluate water and nutrient requirements of ornamental and floriculture crops as influenced by plant type, fertilizer ty... morePerennial Solutions: Stachys ‘Lilac Falls’
This new intergeneric hybrid is a tough plant guaranteed to ensure consumer success.RFID Has Potential to Increase Production, Shipping Efficiencies
Imagine planting a crop, moving it into the greenhouse and knowing exactly where every plant is located right down to where it is on the bench. Even if the plants have to be moved to another bench or ... moreThe Journey into the Future Begins Now
Did you ever wish you had a time machine that would take you into the future so you could find out what the horticulture industry will look like in the years to come? Are you curious to see how grower... moreWe're happy to provide a sampling of the articles in this issue. To receive full issues of Greenhouse Product News, please subscribe.
Video Library 
GPN recognizes 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who are helping to determine the future of the horticulture industry. These individuals are today’s movers and shakers who are already setting the pace for tomorrow.
