Research
High Tunnel and Outdoor Production of Cold-Tolerant Bedding Plants
Annual bedding plant production typically occurs from late winter to spring. As greenhouse space becomes limited in the spring, some growers begin mov... more »
USDA Issues $36.5 Million for Research, Extension Grants
USDA has issued 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American growers and farmers producing horticulture and nursery... more »
Talking to Plants … and Plants Talking Back
Did you know that plants can communicate — with people? We know that gardeners like to talk to their plants, but imagine if plants could talk bac... more »
Doctor’s Orders
Over the years our industry has always promoted the health benefits that gardening provides. But a new report out of England is urging doctors ther... more »
A Good Year to Grow On
According to recently released research from Bruce Butterfield at the National Gardening Research Co. (formerly a part of the National Gardening Assoc... more »
A Closer Look at Far-Red Radiation
Far-red radiation — often called far-red light — can be defined as photons with wavelengths from 700 to 800 nanometers (nm). Humans can barely see... more »