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Greetings from Columbus, Ohio! We’re so excited to be here at Cultivate’25 and can’t wait to see you in our booth!Come s...
07/13/2025

Greetings from Columbus, Ohio! We’re so excited to be here at Cultivate’25 and can’t wait to see you in our booth!

Come see us at #1637 and get your picture in front of our photo wall and grab some souvenirs! 🧳🧳🧳

And make sure you follow us on Instagram for live updates throughout the show!

The gardening boom of the pandemic years was undeniable, but in hindsight, it was also unsustainable.At some point, the ...
07/10/2025

The gardening boom of the pandemic years was undeniable, but in hindsight, it was also unsustainable.

At some point, the pandemic had to end, bringing people back to their regular rhythm. Nearly half a decade from the peak of COVID, it has become clear that gardening behaviors are leveling. But that doesn’t mean that the industry is looking at a decline. More likely, it’s looking at a new normal.

We talked with reps from Axiom Marketing, Monrovia and The Garden Media Group and found out that even though gardening activities and sales have plateaued or seen marginal retreats, they remain higher than pre-pandemic levels.

So, what’s driving those that have stuck with gardening post-pandemic? What are they looking for from growers and plant brands, and what kind of trends are emerging in their outdoor spaces? The answers are enlightening and crucial to the future success of the industry:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/gardening-trends-2025-greenhouse-axiom-monrovia-garden-media-reports/

In our 2025 Greenhouse Climate Control Research Report, sponsored by Ludvig Svensson, we surveyed more than 100 growers ...
07/09/2025

In our 2025 Greenhouse Climate Control Research Report, sponsored by Ludvig Svensson, we surveyed more than 100 growers to find out where they’re growing, what they’re growing and the methods and challenges of controlling the most micro of microclimates within their operations.

They reported a constant concern with heat and puzzling over the ability to ensure a variety of plants grow optimally under the same roof.

Dig into all the findings from the full report here:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/2025-greenhouse-climate-control-research-report/

We know you're under pressure to lower operating costs and stay competitive in today’s dynamic market as you work to pro...
07/08/2025

We know you're under pressure to lower operating costs and stay competitive in today’s dynamic market as you work to produce high-quality, low-cost crops.

Apart from labor, energy is probably the top operating cost for most growers. So, one of the best ways to help reduce costs is to improve the energy efficiency of your operation.

Daniel Ciolkosz, an associate research professor at Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, shares some of the most common successful measures greenhouse growers can use to reduce energy use without compromising the performance of your greenhouse:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/energy-efficient-greenhouse-tips-climate-control-ventilation-fans-penn-state-research/

Fireworks aren't the only thing booming — gardening is, too, according to new research from The Garden Media Group 🎆Whil...
07/04/2025

Fireworks aren't the only thing booming — gardening is, too, according to new research from The Garden Media Group 🎆

While other industries report slowing traffic and declining sales, gardening is holding strong — and growing — despite cold weather, consumer caution and tariff-fueled economic anxiety.

Even with poor early spring weather, garden center sales in 2025 are only 3.9% behind 2024 and still far ahead of the same period in 2020.

“Gardening has always been recession-resistant,” says Garden Media Group President Katie Dubow. “In 2008, 2020 and now again in 2025, we’re seeing a familiar pattern. When people face financial or emotional uncertainty, they return to their roots — literally.”

Read more from Garden Media Group's new report:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/news/gardening-trends-2025-economic-uncertainty-garden-media-group-spring-analysis/

Growing up, Nick Volesky spent countless hours outdoors learning to identify the ornamental plants surrounding his subur...
07/03/2025

Growing up, Nick Volesky spent countless hours outdoors learning to identify the ornamental plants surrounding his suburban Nebraska home. When his family moved to a newly built house, his dad let him plan the landscape. He designed a vegetable garden and selected native species to plant around the property. “Early on, that was how I fell in love with horticulture,” Nick says.

As he now pursues a career in the field, Nick is sharing his deep-rooted horticultural knowledge and hoping to spark a passion for plants in the next generation of growers.

Nick earned bachelor’s degrees in horticulture and applied science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where his father works in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. After graduating, he accepted a position with Utah State University Extension’s Integrated Pest Management program.

Nick's responsibilities include scouting vegetable and cut flower farms for signs of disease and pest damage while collaborating with growers to identify and manage issues. He also creates content for seasonal pest advisories and conducts outreach to keep farmers apprised of IPM best practices.

“I love working with the cooperative extension,” says Nick, citing his father’s role at Nebraska Extension as a huge inspiration. “It’s so critical because it helps bring evidence-backed research from the university to stakeholders, helping them effectively apply that knowledge.”

Read more about Nick in our latest edition of Meet the Next Gen:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/nick-volesky-utah-state-university-extension-integrated-pest-management/

The light environment during propagation is a key factor in producing quality seedlings. But there are many strategies t...
07/02/2025

The light environment during propagation is a key factor in producing quality seedlings. But there are many strategies to provide light.

Do you sow seeds and place the flats straight into the lighted production environment, or do you provide a dark germination period? How long is the dark germination period? Does this influence plant growth and quality?

The UThort team is testing ways to save energy and reduce the costs of growing leafy greens and culinary herbs. In our latest article in our CEA HERB series, the UT team's goal was to determine if seedlings should be germinated in the dark, and if so, for how long?

If seedlings can be germinated in the dark for as long as possible without reducing crop yield or quality, energy usage can be reduced.

Read more:

https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/light-culinary-herb-germination-rate-basil-kale-lettuce-cea-research-university-tennessee/

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Greenhouse Management magazine is the leading trade publication serving greenhouse growers in North America. Our editorial mission is to provide the most relevant independent research, trends reports and useful business information — including technical content, grower profiles, legislation updates, and best management and marketing practices — resulting in an engaged and active audience in our market.