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UF greenhouse online training 2024

The second UF online greenhouse training course starts in July

June 12

University of Florida is offering the second course in its Greenhouse Training Online series. Nutrient Management Level 1 starts July 8. A key to successful crop production is correctly managing fertilizers. Nutrient Management 1 is designed... more »

Baker College launches cannabis certificate programs

June 11

Baker College expands its academic offerings for individuals interested in future-focused industries with the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide job skills training for those interested in a cannabis career. MJBiz Daily reports... more »

Sun Gro Horticulture launches climate-conscious potting mix

June 11

Sun Gro Horticulture launched its newest product, a climate-conscious potting mix called Sunshine Black Bear Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix. This gardening solution is formulated with carbon-rich biochar that contributes to carbon capture and environmental... more »

Humboldt Botanical Garden orchids awarded medal

June 10

Humboldt Botanical Garden has been awarded a Silver Gilt Award for its orchid's display at London’s Chelsea Flower Show, named: “Orchids in the Wild – the Beauty of Nature.” Silver Gilt... more »

Philips collaborates on intelligent lighting in vertical farming

June 10

Signify enters a partnership between Philips Horticulture LED solutions and Hoogendoorn Growth Management. The new partnership brings the market leader in horticulture lighting technology and a worldwide innovator in greenhouse automation solutions together, to unlock the full... more »

2024 National Floriculture Forum Conference proceedings now available

June 10

Proceedings from the 2024 National Floriculture Forum are published on the American Floral Endowment’s website. The event took place on Feb. 22-24, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi,  and was attended by 39 floriculture faculty, industry members... more »