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Dramm, CE-Line patnership brings real-time nutrient testing
The Dramm Corp. announced their partnership with CE-Line to provide in-line nutrient testing of irrigation water in North America. CE-Line is a unique, laboratory quality, nutrient analysis system that automatically samples water throughout the day.... more »
Irrigating with technology
Well-designed irrigation systems can help increase efficiencies in greenhouses and nurseries with labor savings and optimizing water delivery for plant growth. Automation provides a systematic and reliable way of delivering water while pairing irrigation with... more »
Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Keeping fields cleaner
When one of my friends asked me what I did for fun in winter, my wife quickly chimed in and said: “He reads seed catalogs.” I had to pause for a moment, but then realized... more »
Technically Speaking: A 2024 LED lighting update
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have become the “go to” fixture type for most horticultural lighting applications. Growers are replacing high-pressure sodium (HPS) with LEDs, often delivering a higher intensity than before. In addition, new supplemental lighting... more »
Dr. Bugs: Stratiolaelaps scimitus
The Dr. Bugs column helps GPN readers answer questions. In this column, Raymond Cloyd addresses biological control agents and information on fungus gnat larvae and predatory mites. Question: I want to try using biological control... more »
Understanding poinsettia heat delay
Delayed flowering of poinsettias due to high fall temperatures can cause growers to miss critical market dates. In this article, we present the results of a five-year study to understand the many factors that interact... more »
Annuals and perennials
"Work smarter, not harder." If ever there is a time to keep this mantra at the front of your mind, the spring season is it. From annual to perennial, seed to cutting to bare root,... more »
Ornamental floriculture-Part 1
This is part one of a two-part series that will highlight the tools and resources to assist growers with potted flowering and foliage plants and cut flowers. Growing ornamental floriculture crops, including potted flowering and... more »