October 2014

A Novel Approach to Reduce Greenhouse Energy Costs

How can you minimize heat and light without negatively impacting plant growth?

Crop Culture Report: Agastache Arizona Series

This new compact herbaceous perennial from seed attracts hummingbirds, produces aromatic foliage and is drought tolerant when established.

Disease Discussions: Biologicals for Disease Management on Ornamentals

ARC: The horticultural industry is getting greener or at least trying to as each year passes. I don't know many plant pathologists who have had successful experiences with biological control ag... more

Funding a Healthy Future

Over the summer, the National Garden Bureau launched its "Growing for Futures" philanthropic program to help build therapeutic gardens. This ongoing, annual, fundraising initiative is design... more

Growing Edibles: The Risk and the Reward

There have been numerous articles published in the past few years detailing the business opportunities of greenhouse operations growing vegetables as an added source of income to supply local retailer... more

Implementing Hydroponics: Will the End Justify the Means?

The greenhouse industry has experienced many changes over the past decade. Most recently the margins and the demand for certain ornamental crops has begun to diminish. This leaves many greenhouses tha... more

Increasing Plant Height

Small-scale trials at low rates are suggested with GA products to determine appropriate rates for the desired responses.

Perennial Solutions: Scabiosa columbaria Giga Series

The Giga series of scabiosa from Green Fuse Botanicals is a great example of the expression "Great things come in small packages." After all, the plants form compact 6- to 9-inch tall clumps... more