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There is no real way to sugarcoat the fact that the horticultural industry is lukewarm right now. At Cultivate in July, ...
09/04/2026

There is no real way to sugarcoat the fact that the horticultural industry is lukewarm right now. At Cultivate in July, economist Charlie Hall characterized the moment as “growing sideways” in the annual State of the Industry session.

The fact is that while everyone is largely ahead of where they were pre-pandemic, the growth has decelerated, and the plateau has become the new normal. There continues to be pressures from input costs driven by fuel prices connected to the war in Iran and tariffs.

At the same time, consumers continue to spend — not because they are getting paid more, but because they are dipping into decreasing savings.

Editor Patrick Alan Coleman says the forecast is: meh.

But when things feel uncertain, it’s important to focus on what works.

That’s what our 2026 Trends Report is meant to offer. We break down the economic, social, demographic and garden trends that will help you thrive. From the perspectives of berry and vegetable breeders, producers and sellers to the trend-watching of garden marketers and designers, these stories should bring a sense of calm clarity.

Read more from Patrick in his column below:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/2026-horticulture-garden-trends-national-gardening-association-editors-letter/

09/03/2026

Premium tools are great for bringing in high end garden customers who studies have shown continue to spend.

On Aug. 26, a U.S. federal district court ruled that the interim final rule on farmworker wages from October 2025 must b...
09/03/2026

On Aug. 26, a U.S. federal district court ruled that the interim final rule on farmworker wages from October 2025 must be rewritten.

The decision found that the U.S. Department of Labor interim final rule did not meet the good cause standard for bypassing the required notice and comment period, in violation of federal law.

The rule cut farm workers’ wages by up to $7 per hour, depending on the state, and DOL estimated that the rule would annually transfer $2.46 billion in wages from workers to employers.

Federal law requires the DOL to ensure hiring temporary foreign farmworkers under H-2A visas doesn’t drag down wages for U.S. farmworkers doing the same jobs.

Read more on what this means for greenhouse growers and the horticulture industry at the link below:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/news/judge-strikes-down-h2a-interim-final-rule-aewr-labor/

The National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) represents, advances and advocates for the interests of the gre...
09/02/2026

The National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) represents, advances and advocates for the interests of the greenhouse industry through education, collaboration, networking and communication.

The association serves as a valuable resource for structural members, component members and other professionals committed to excellence in the design, construction and maintenance of greenhouses and glazed enclosures across a variety of climate conditions.

Through educational programs, industry engagement and the exchange of knowledge, NGMA helps members stay informed, connected and prepared for the opportunities and challenges facing our industry.

Learn more from NGMA President Leigh Dodd in our 2026 Greenhouse Insider section:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/national-greenhouse-manufacturers-association-president-leigh-dodd-letter-2026/

In August 2025, Bailey Nurseries announced the appointment of Jorge Becerra as CEO. Fourth-generation family member Terr...
08/31/2026

In August 2025, Bailey Nurseries announced the appointment of Jorge Becerra as CEO. Fourth-generation family member Terri McEnaney would transition from CEO to board chair. It was a stunning move, marking the company’s first-ever non-family CEO in its 120-year history.

For Terri, the change was a way to step back and set the business up for a future in which the family isn’t active in the business but maintains ownership.

“It’s hard as an owner to step aside and say, ‘Someone can do this better than I can,’ but it’s the perfect timing,” Terri says. “My interests are really in being more on that cheerleader side, being in a role that is more of governance and setting direction, but allowing a leadership team that can really focus on the day-to-day and implement the strategy, the goals that we want to see carry forward.”

Learn more about why Bailey Nurseries hired its first non-family CEO and what it means for the 120-year-old company at the link below:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/bailey-nurseries-new-ceo-jorge-becerra-terri-mcenaney/

Mark Dwyer likes incorporating perennials with vertical flowers in his design combinations, and the wide range of speedw...
08/28/2026

Mark Dwyer likes incorporating perennials with vertical flowers in his design combinations, and the wide range of speedwells (Veronica sp.) come to mind when seeking out that “color verticality” in late spring and early summer.

While he's grown and observed many speedwells over the years, Mark says he can’t be without the variety ‘Pure Silver’ for that perfect combination of ornamental foliage and flower power. When sited and settled into a good spot, he says this performer is top-notch.

Learn more about Veronica spicata subsp. incana ‘Pure Silver’, a deer-resistant speedwell with no insect or disease issues:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/veronica-spicata-subsp-incana-pure-silver-mark-dwyer-deer-resistant-perennial/

Our 2026 Growing Media Market Report has found growers feeling more relaxed about the availability issues they once had....
08/27/2026

Our 2026 Growing Media Market Report has found growers feeling more relaxed about the availability issues they once had.

That might seem odd considering logistical snares that continue to pop up globally, but the majority of peat and other substrate components are sourced from Canada, where peat bogs have seen stable production seasons in 2025 and so far in 2026.

That said, the cost of shipping remains the biggest headache year over year.

With worries around access to growing media appearing to fade, growers are clear about one thing: They care about the consistency and performance of their growing media more than they care about how much it costs.

At the same time, the share of those who mix their growing media in-house has steadily increased over the years, driven by the need for a variety of mixes for different crops, control of the product and cost.

Whatever the reason, more growers are taking control of their own fate.

Learn more in the full report at the link below:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/2026-growing-media-market-report-greenhouse-research/

ICYMI: BFG Supply Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, according to court documents from the U.S. bankruptcy c...
08/26/2026

ICYMI: BFG Supply Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, according to court documents from the U.S. bankruptcy court for the district of Delaware.

Seventeen entities under the BFG brand were named in the filing, including DeCloet Greenhouse Manufacturing Ltd., Green-Tek LLC, L&L Nursery Supply, Inc. and Gard’N-Wise Distributors, Inc.

Lear more at the link below:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/news/bfg-supply-bankruptcy-closing-horticulture-distributor/

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