May 23, 2013
More than 90 ornamental cultivars have been added to the list of tolerant ornamentals for Dimension 2EW herbicide, bringing the total list to 444.
Dow AgroSciences says... more
May 21, 2013
Costa Farms has hired Justin Hancock to fill the newly created position of consumer marketing and digital specialist. Hancock had been the digital content manager and... more
May 21, 2013
Rocket Farms has launched a new website to support the brand's innovative approach that focuses on fun, creativity and interaction with the consumer. The company is based in... more
May 20, 2013
GGS Structures Inc. is sponsoring a new contest to find out what greenhouse growers like most about working in this industry. The winner of the contest will ultimately be... more
May 09, 2013
I am commonly asked what rate, chemical and/or application method of plant growth retardants (PGRs) to apply to various floriculture crops. Responding to such questions is... more
May 09, 2013
Originating from the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest United States, the penstemon Riding Hood series has exceptional winter hardiness (Zone 3, -4° F) that is a rarity among... more
May 09, 2013
Over the last couple decades, gaura has increased in popularity. However, with its flower power and landscape resiliency, this perennial is often underutilized.Through plant... more
May 09, 2013
A very wise grower once told the young assistant “avoid compacting the mix at all cost,” and then proceeded to tell her the various ways that compaction can occur. In fact,... more
May 09, 2013
During the past 20 years, rose downy mildew has become a serious problem, causing significant losses to growers almost every year. The disease has been found in nearly every... more
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Winfall is a series of miniature and incredibly uniform cyclamen. They are well suited for cool-season landscape bedding and container planting. Plants are transplant ready in 10 to 12 weeks...
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More compact than the original Royal series, Royal Prince has the same large flower size and is available in three colors: Bicolor, Neon Violet and Red. They can be used in pots, combination planters...
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‘Nesia Fantasy Pink’ offers large-sized flowers with striking pink and white color. It has a compact mounded growth habit and is highly branched and floriferous. Nesia varieties are ideal for pots...
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‘Calipetite Yellow’ is a tight, dense ball of color that does not need any PGRs. Naturally compact, this new variety is ideal for shipping and has long-lasting retail shelf appeal. It blooms under...
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Bred to be the brightest magenta brachyscome on the market ‘Radiant Magenta’ boasts superior iron uptake for healthier plants and dark-green foliage. This compact variety is excellent for pot-tight...
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‘Rekohu Sunrise’ features wide green leaves with a striking, creamy gold, banded variegation. A glaucous bloom develops on the underside of the foliage. The arching leaves give a weeping look...
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The new scaevola ‘Scampi Blue’ and ‘Scampi White’ are compact plants that are suitable in the landscape as well as mixed containers. They perform well in sun and shade. Maintain pH of 5.5 to 6.2....
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New to the Supertunia collection, Pink Charm and Watermelon Charm have a slightly smaller bloom size than traditional Supertunia varieties. Pink Charm exhibits early compact habit, which is great for...
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Ideal for early spring and fall sales, ‘Floral Power Sky Blue Blotch’ continues to flower in the winter period and can be used in the landscape. It fits in packs, 4-inch pots and gallons.
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‘MiniFamous Double Rose Chai’ features a unique cream to rose coloration. It has a semi-trailing habit and is early flowering. MiniFamous varieties are ideal for quart, gallon, basket and mixed...
“Faithful” is a word that describes Ray’s Greenhouse, LLC, in Telford, Penn. Ray and Arlene Gehman started the business in 1977 with a 100-square-foot greenhouse that was... more
Social media has pushed the boundaries of electronic communication on a personal level. There has been an equally rapid rise in the use of social media as a tool for business... more
Southern Florida has long been a productive region for field grown winter vegetables, but one grower saw the potential for even more, if they could manage the excess heat... more
It’s an unfortunate, yet common combination. Pythium root and stem rot can occur any time during poinsettia propagation or production, as it spreads easily by water.
And yes... more
You can now view GPN's webinar on "Marketing & Merchandising Ideas from Abroad" online.
Dave Edenfield, president of The Visions Group, presents... more
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