From coleus and tropical plants to a recap of the spring 2024 growing season, there was a lot of information to cover in Greenhouse Grower’s August 2024 issue. Check out the slideshow above for a closer look at the top stories (links to each story are included in the photo gallery and below). You can also find a digital version of the issue here.
Learn how this Cincinnati, OH, company found success in houseplants by implementing principles of quality and service with their customers and employees.
A large majority of producers responding to Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Spring Recap survey dubbed the season a success from a sales standpoint. Photo: Julie Hullett
About two-thirds of producers responding to Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Spring Recap survey said the weather did not have a major effect on spring sales. Photo: Julie Hullett
Here’s a closer look at how some of this survey respondents reflected on opportunities gained, opportunities missed, and how they’re planning for 2025. Photo: Julie Hullett
These new introductions to the market of shading tools are worth considering. Photo: Ridder
Follow these technical tips to keep insects and diseases out of your tropical crops this season. Photo: Dr. Sarah Jandricic, OMAFA
In his latest column, Dr. A ponders the pros and cons of AI in floriculture, and why it should be treated with caution. Source: Created by AI
A genus once known for shade gardens now thrives in the sun. Here are some production pointers.
Here are three trends that, even with significant adoption in the floriculture industry, could still gain some ground among growers.
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Cover Story: Tropical Foliage Plants Cares for Its Customers and Its Team
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Spring 2024 Growing Recap: Sales Top Expectations
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Spring 2024 Growing Recap: Weather Mostly Cooperates
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Spring 2024 Growing Recap: Lessons Learned
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Shading Products to Improve Plant Production
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How to Keep Your Tropical Plants Clean From Pests
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Allan Armitage on AI and ChatGPT in Horticulture
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Why Coleus Is Cooking With Consumers
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There’s Always Room to Grow Your Greenhouse Knowledge
Cover Story: Tropical Foliage Plants Cares for Its Customers and Its Team
Learn how this Cincinnati, OH, company found success in houseplants by implementing principles of quality and service with their customers and employees.
Spring 2024 Growing Recap: Sales Top Expectations
A large majority of producers responding to Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Spring Recap survey dubbed the season a success from a sales standpoint.
An Early Look at the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference
Spring 2024 Growing Recap: Weather Mostly Cooperates
About two-thirds of producers responding to Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Spring Recap survey said the weather did not have a major effect on spring sales.
Spring 2024 Growing Recap: Lessons Learned
Here’s a closer look at how some of this survey respondents reflected on opportunities gained, opportunities missed, and how they’re planning for 2025.
Shading Products to Improve Plant Production
These new introductions to the market of shading tools are worth considering.
How to Keep Your Tropical Plants Clean From Pests
Follow these technical tips to keep insects and diseases out of your tropical crops this season.
Allan Armitage on AI and ChatGPT in Horticulture
In his latest column, Dr. A ponders the pros and cons of AI in floriculture, and why it should be treated with caution.
Why Coleus Is Cooking With Consumers
A genus once known for shade gardens now thrives in the sun. Here are some production pointers.
There’s Always Room to Grow Your Greenhouse Knowledge
Here are three trends that, even with significant adoption in the floriculture industry, could still gain some ground among growers.
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