Theyre very experience-oriented, rather than product-oriented. The Industry Choice recipient, Poquito Butter Yellow (pictured above), received a perfect 5/5 trial rating based on the varietys timing of first flower, duration of flowering, height and foliar health. This years event will provide many of the same opportunities for networking, learning and problem-solving., Ian Baldwin, veteran industry consultant, shared the five most important metrics garden centers should track during the 2019 Garden Center Executive Summit. Griffin is a stocking distributor of seed crops, and the catalog is a comprehensive guide to the companys assortment. Message should be equal to or lesser than 1000 chars. He will work in conjunction with EHR sales reps and their customers and develop new business by using his experience with nursery, perennial and annual products. The greenhouse, wholesale nursery and garden supplier has added new varieties to its 2020 Seed-Plant catalog. Eason Horticultural Resources (EHR) has announced that Jim Monroe will be joining the EHR team as an independent sales specialist covering selected grower and retail accounts in various parts of the United States. At UGAs trial gardens from April to June 2019, Terra Nova trialed select varieties of agastache, heuchera, artemisia and other genera. GIE plans to publish the first edition of the print magazine in late 2019. Scholarship recipients are determined through a competitive application process, administered by a selection committee, based on academics, determination, demonstrated interest in the horticulture industry and financial need. GIE Media was founded in 1980 and has grown over 36 years into a leading marketing and communications business-to-business media company serving 17 industries -- including the horticulture industry through its Horticulture Group (Greenhouse Management,Produce Grower,Nursery Management,Garden Center,Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis Dispensary and, now, Hemp Grower). The event, which is the only conference exclusively focused on plant-touching cannabis businesses, takes place April 21-23 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. Publication date: I have visited many other nurseries that do the same as us, but their production process is different. Our catalog has been the industrys go-to resource for many years, and this latest edition exemplifies our commitment to our customers and our dedication to be the markets choice as a seed provider.. The third method is that the side of the container has a fabric that looks similar to Velcro. The bigger root is then stimulated to grow more roots. We then spend a lot of money trying to correct the problems that should have been corrected in the growing, the design and the implementation phases. forum to help independent growers and retailers be more successful. FloralDaily.com. Readers can sign up for the weekly newsletter now at hempgrower.com and follow Hemp Grower on social media at the following accounts: @hemp_grower on Twitter, @hemp_grower on Instagram, @hempgrowermag on Facebook and at Hemp Grower on LinkedIn. Did I mention that the help is getting older, a lot older, myself included? Planned gifts like this create a permanent legacy through the eventual establishment of research and scholarship funds. Image courtesy of Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. Larry Smart, professor in the Horticulture Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science, in a greenhouse examining industrial hemp. Your plants will grow faster and be healthier, and you will make more money. For so many garden centers that need to evolve, the information was innovative, highly applicable and implementable.. Cleveland, OH Aug. 14, 2019 GIE Media Inc. announced today the launch of its 18th title, Hemp Grower, which will serve the newly legal U.S. hemp industry and emerging hemp markets in North America. Getting to the root of crop health, Smart said, is essential for providing better resources to New York hemp growers. The teams areas of expertise include: Crop culture, sanitation protocols, plant physiology and pathology, chemical controls, biological control agents, plant nutrition. Patients who receive flowers in the hospital recover faster. Kelsay Shaw, Possibility Place Nursery. Griffin is uniquely dedicated to the seed business and we always strive to provide the highest quality seed and support to our customers, says Jeanne Svob, Business Manager for Griffin Seed Division. Retailers, breeders, brokers, growers, media members, students and industry professionals determined the winners of the Industry Choice awards June 5, 2019, and winners of the Peoples Choice awards were determined by attendees of UGA trial gardens public open house June 8, 2019. The Voice for Controlled Environment Production, Ryan Douglas, Ryan Douglas Cultivation LLC, Latest Product Catalog from Griffin Flush With New Plant and Seed Selections, Hemp Deal a Growth Opportunity for Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Griffin Hosting Cannabis Growers Workshop in May, Grower-Focused Horticulture Software Company Expands, Revol Greens Texas Expansion of Lettuce Production Nearing Completion, Is Root Rot an Issue in Your Hydroponic System? For a digital version of the 2020 catalog, click here, or call 800.323.7253 to request a printed copy. Baby Boomers Boomers generally want to have a stable environment, and flowers are part of creating that. She thinks cultivars developed at Cornell could be ready for growers within five years. Flower expert, TV personality, garden center owner and fourth-generation florist J Schwanke is bringing flowers back into everyday life. Griffin is uniquely dedicated to the seed business and we always strive to provide the highest quality seed and support to our customers, Jeanne Svob, business manager for Griffin Seed Division says. Let This Researcher Know, Local Bounti Debuts New Production Facility in Georgia, Announcing Greenhouse Growers 2022 Medal of Excellence Award Winners. The variety blooms vibrant yellow flowers and has a compact, bushy growth habit, that adds a pop of color to mixed beds, borders and containers. We are grateful to Sen. Schumer for his hard work to secure this federal funding.. The AmericanHort Foundation recognized more than $240,000 in donations supporting horticultural research. This years number of applications was at an all-time high and one of the most competitive to date. Like last year, industry leaders and business experts from other markets will comprise the speaker lineup. Quercus velutina at seven months from seed in a 1-gallon pot. With Hemp Grower, were here to offer strategies for increasing profits and driving growth in this rapidly expanding marketplace.. I am confident each of these students will make an effective and positive contribution to our industry in the future. Grown in a smooth-sided container (left) vs. a RootMaker air-pruning container (right). The roots get entangled in the fabric and stop growing, which stimulates more roots to develop. Additionally, Terra Novas Begonia Silver Treasure received a Plant of Distinction award July 1, 2019, gaining recognition as an outstanding variety currently being trialed in the UGA gardens. Minimal personal protective equipment is required, compared to alternative products that require a respirator for early entry. The Industry Choice recipient, Poquito Butter Yellow (pictured above), received a perfect 5/5 trial rating based on the varietys timing of first flower, duration of flowering, height and foliar health. At UGAs trial gardens from April to June 2019, Terra Nova trialed select varieties of agastache, heuchera, artemisia and other genera. The Peoples Choice recipient, Makana Silver, received a near-perfect rating while being trialed at UGAs gardens. When the plant is ready to go, move it or you are already a day late. This fund, created with the financial support of numerous donors including the Mecking family, Peter Orum, Gabriel Lambert, and K.C. Plus, it captures the next generation of customers. It is a small, mounding shrub with beautiful silver foliage that offers a strong textural element to any garden or mixed container. Richard Christakes, CEO, Alsip Home & Nursery, Frank Benzing, president and CEO, SummerWinds Nursery, Mark Bigej, chief of operations, Als Garden & Home, Rob Sproule, co-owner, Salisbury Greenhouse, Image courtesy of The Horticultural Research Institute, gardencentersummit.com/page/advisoryboard, Over 3,200 seed annuals, perennials, and edibles, including 200 new and improved items, 1,100 vegetative annuals and perennials From Syngenta Flowers, Proven Winners, Dmmen Orange and more featuring over 350 new introductions, Enhanced digital extras including crop culture guides, variety selection tools and additional resources beyond what you will find in print, 2022 GIE Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wed 10 Aug 2016. Browne, will support a new generation of horticulture students as they work to earn degrees. Theyre more likely than any other generation to purchase flowers once every week or two. Michelle Simakis, editor at large forGarden Center magazine, moderated the panel. The variety blooms vibrant yellow flowers and has a compact, bushy growth habit, that adds a pop of color to mixed beds, borders and containers. Additional benefits include: The combination of strong efficacy, long residual as a foliar spray and very low impact to non-target organisms is a unique combination, Daniel Potter, Ph.D., professor of entomology at the University of Kentucky says. The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the AmericanHort foundation, has announced $240,000 in donations during its summer reception, held in conjunction with Cultivate19 in Columbus, Ohio. The product can be used in both greenhouses and nurseries and applied as a foliage spray. Concurrent with the launch of Hemp Grower, GIEs Cannabis Conference 2020 will also feature a comprehensive education track dedicated to hemp growers and business owners. Image courtesy of Possibility Place Nursery, More than 3,200 seed annuals, perennials and edibles, including 200 new and improved items, 1,100 vegetative annuals and perennials from Syngenta Flowers, Proven Winners and Dmmen Orange and more featuring over 350 new introductions, Enhanced digital extras including crop culture guides, variety selection tools and additional resources. The market for hemp has already skyrocketed in the U.S.: According to Cannabis Financial Network, the hemp industry was projected to grow from $400 million in 2016 to $2.1 billion in 2020. Greensboro, N.C. Acelepryninsecticide from Syngenta has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use in ornamental nurseries as well as greenhouses. For more information on Terra Nova Nurseries, click here. The gardens will trial 500 varieties in 2019 from major breeding companies and botanical gardens from across Asia, North America, South American, South Africa and Europe. It was clear that people were learning! The 2019 Seed & Plant catalog is available now in print and expanded digital formats. Secondly plants growing in containers have many white root tips that will grow out into the larger containers or soil immediately upon being planted. It is a small, mounding shrub with beautiful silver foliage that offers a strong textural element to any garden or mixed container. The business also distributes live goods including seed, cuttings and young plants. Monroe has experience with nursery, perennial and annual products, and knowledge in supply chain development for offshore cutting and plug and liner programs. The other is to use a root pruning system from start to finish. Contact: Irene Sweeney, Marketing Director, Media Contact: Patrick Taylor, 59Media, Patrick.Taylor0103@gmail.com, 917-653-4785. New this year, Griffin has added overview information on their chrysanthemum, poinsettia, and succulent programs. The EHR DIRECT ACCESS web portal is one of our industrys best tools and I hope to be able to expand the use of this wonderful resource to customers across the market.. Four-hour REI (restricted-entry interval) reduces disruptions to work schedules. Having flowers around increases happy thoughts overall. In addition to foliage sprays, Acelepryn can be applied as a bark treatment to protect from pests like clearwing borers, as a drench to control white grubs, or as a systemic soil treatment to prevent lace bugs, aphids and birch leafminers. If you dont want to grow your plants in a root pruning system find somebody who will do it for you. The white root tips are removed during the cutting process. On this ridgetop is a test plot that Bost began nine years ago, home to 117 baby and adolescent Ozark chinquapins, some up to 30 feet tall, half the height of a full-grown tree. Eric Sandy, Digital Editor of Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis Dispensary and Cannabis Conference, will lead Hemp Growers digital content at hempgrower.com. *Printed Guide (to appear in the Buyer's Guide), T & E - Landscape Contractors (TELANDCON), Compost Materials, Supplies, and Recycling, Propagated Plants - Rooted Cuttings and Seedlings. At 280 pages, the print catalog is the companys most expansive yet, featuring nearly 500 new and improved varieties from the industrys leading breeders. The recognized donations will go towards supporting horticultural scholarships and research. Our catalog has been the industrys go-to resource for many years, and this latest edition exemplifies our commitment to our customers and our dedication to be the markets choice as a seed provider.. When the root tips are cut, establishment is delayed, which can be the difference between surviving or not in the landscape. Count on us for annuals, perennials, grasses, herbs and vegetables. Five of the awards are named scholarships honoring past industry leaders, including the new award named to honor Dr. Bryson L. James for over 40 years of service to the Southern Nursery Association as Director of Horticultural Research. I am excited to bea part of creating opportunities to make our industry stronger, Monroe said. Inventory would need to be doubled in order to supply customers consistently. Jim Feinson, CEO of Gardeners Supply Company, also noted the quality and range of the presentations and content by garden center owners/operators. Albert J. The more germplasm that scientists have access to, Smart said, the better the chances are that were going to breed plants that are useful, whether its for managing pests or specific climates., The hemp seed bank and the research potential it gives our Cornell and USDA-ARS scientists will be vital resources for New York state farmers, said Kathryn J. Boor, the dean at Cornells College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Griffin is uniquely dedicated to the seed business and we always strive to provide the highest quality seed and support to our customers, says Jeanne Svob, Business Manager for Griffin Seed Division. Griffin has announced the release of its annual seed and plant catalog for the 2016-17 season. The catalog contains both new and top selling varieties from key vegetative partners. | The funds current assets are now more than $900,000. Griffin announced the availability of its plant and seed catalog. Photo by Jono Gross. The global breeders Agastache Poquito Butter Yellow and Artemisia Makana Silver varieties respectively received the Industry Choice and Peoples Choice" awards. It would be extremely costly to do so. Ask anybody in the landscape or nursery industry in northern Illinois. Plants delayed by one to one-and-a-half months will probably not make the fall sale cycle. Powered by the active ingredient chlorantraniliprole, Acelepryn provides long-lasting control of Japanese beetles, sawfly larvae and leaf-feeding caterpillars, including eastern tent caterpillars, fall webworm and bagworms. Griffin is among the premier distributors in the U.S., with an outstanding reputation for operational excellence, high-quality products and superior customer service. First the cutting of the plants roots is detrimental to the health of the plant. The latest seed and plant catalog from Griffin Greenhouse Supplies features nearly 500 new and improved varieties. We require you to complete all the text fields marked with *. Slowing down the growth not only puts the plant at risk; it costs money. The conference will include a mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions and roundtable breakout sessions, in addition to opportunities to network during the conference. As a grower of woody plants for forty years, the part that disturbed me the most was the idea that plants roots should be sheared or cut before they are moved up in container size or planted in the landscape. The digital edition also includes bonus content to help you select and grow key new series and the most in-demand products. What were talking about is creating a flower lifestyle.. Photo by Jono Gross. Really noteworthy was the number of younger speakers and the balance of female presenters, representing women owner/operators. Possibility Place Nursery's Connor Shaw explains how a root pruning system helps his plants grow faster and be healthier, making his nursery more money. Bost wipes his face with spicebush leaves, a natural repellent for a cloud of gnats. Acelepryn controls a lot of important chewing pests, giving you the flexibility of not having to apply it over and over again.. There is a solution, however, that allows root pruning without extra labor or excessive damaging of the roots: plants can be grown in containers that root prune. Connor Shaw is the owner and founder of Possibility Place Nursery, Monee, Ill. Photo: Quercus macrocarpa from a 5-gallon pot, 16 months from seed. Gen X This generation is more likely to purchase flowers for others than for themselves. Griffin operates 16 fully stocked service centers, serving growers and retailers nationwide. Thats how we train those people to become purchasers going forward, Schwanke said. Friends and family of the late Gunter Mecking attended and announced the creation of the Gunter Mecking Scholarship Fund. The three-day educational conference, developed in partnership with industry leaders, will take place Feb. 3-5, 2020, in New Orleans. A short hike through the woods takes us to a rocky, sunbaked slope ringed by drought-killed trees. Were looking forward to building on the success weve found with cannabis-cultivation-focused Cannabis Business Times, now that the 2018 Farm Bill has ushered in such an incredible opportunity for hemp farmers, Skodzinski says. The conference was very informative on the care and maintenance of the trees before and after they are placed the landscape. Garden Center magazine is thrilled to announce that the second annual Garden Center Executive Summit will take place Feb. 3-5, 2020, at the New Orleans Marriott, just steps away from the cultural center of the iconic city, the French Quarter. And hes succeeding. However, theyre more likely to buy themselves flowers if theyre surrounded by call-to-action messaging and decorating hints like Treat yourself or Brighten up your home.. One is to cut the roots and contend with the problems that that creates. They love buy one, get one free deals, online coupons and social media incentives. They prefer to use emails and phone numbers to keep track of their loyalty programs. They need that permission slip, Schwanke said. The Garden Center Executive Summit will include solutions-based sessions with actionable ideas on how to engage with customers and understand what drives consumers today, how to develop an inspiring company culture to motivate your team and how to navigate the evolving roles and responsibilities of owners and upper-level managers. The large finished container is then moved by a large machine to its resting place. The seed bank will enable researchers to identify pest-resistant and disease-resistant genes, giving them the tools to breed new varieties. Millennials Nearly half of Millennial shoppers spend less than $50 on flowers annually, but unlike Gen Xers, theyre more likely to buy flowers to celebrate their own special occasions. I was very impressed with the first-ever Garden Center Executive Summit. For more information, please visit www.griffins.com. One method is to air prune the roots, which desiccates the root tip and stimulates more roots to develop. The Garden Center Executive Summit will also celebrate businesses on Garden Center magazines Top 100 Independent Garden Centers List companies that together have a $1.2-billion sales volume across their 294 locations. Maybe it was seen as spam, please browse some more articles on our site before trying again. Hemp Growers mission is to support licensed hemp cultivators by providing actionable intelligence in all aspects of the businessfrom regulatory news to analysis of industry trends and business strategy, as well as expert advice on cultivation, extraction, marketing, financial topics, and legal issues, says Chris Foster, president and CEO of GIE Media. So one option would be a kids club for flowers where parents can bring their children to spend some time together. The catalog is available now for digital download at Griffins.com/publications. The greenhouse, wholesale nursery and garden supplier has added new varieties to its 2020 Seed-Plant catalog. :https://www.griffins.com/mants. A word of caution, a plant growing in a root-pruning container does have a shelf life. Print catalogs can be obtained through your local Griffin Greenhouse sales representative or by calling 800-323-7253. Flowers can help you enlarge your circle of friends, especially as you get older. Originally created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA),the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund has announced the names of 12 students from nine southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. We put the 15-gallon container in its final position in a row. The plants will not be ready until after first flush in June. They have a location where all pots are filled. Hemp Growerwill launch initially beginning August 20, 2019, as a weekly newsletter and a website, hempgrower.com. Theyre also more likely to purchase flowers if theyre bundled in smaller bouquets at cheaper prices because they prefer to pick and choose to make their own bouquets. Somewhere nearby, carefully hidden from the public, is the Ozark chinquapin tree, once a keystone Ozark forest species. The awarded varieties were elected by two open-house tour groups at UGA. Offer classes on flower arranging and terrariums, teach people how to take care of orchids and succulents. I have used RootMaker products from seedling to finished product for 30 years. Problem Solvers Pots & Planters Wild Birding, Greenhouses - Coverings - Climate Control - Shading - Benching - Containers - Retail - Ground Cover - Fertilizer - Irrigation - Sprayers - Crop Protection - Specialty Media. Thank you for participating in MANTS 2022! Monroe can be contacted atjmonroe@ehrnet.comorjim@hortcoutureplants.com. You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site. With its mode of action, Acelepryn offers an alternative for growers looking for new chemistry to add to their program. This fund was created in 1994 by Dale and Liz Deppe with an initial gift of $5,000 toward a $20,000 goal. In order to assess the additional labor cost, I analyzed one portion of our production line: transplanting 5-gallon containers into 15-gallon containers. The catalog includes the full vegetative annuals and perennials assortments from Syngenta Flowers, along with new varieties and portfolio highlights from Beekenkamp, Danziger, Dummen Orange, Kientzler, Proven Winners, Sakata, and Suntory. For a digital version of the 2020 catalog, click here, or call 800.323.7253 to request a printed copy. Whatever container you chose, make sure the it root prunes correctly. Additionally, Terra Novas Begonia Silver Treasure received a Plant of Distinction award July 1, 2019, gaining recognition as an outstanding variety currently being trialed in the UGA gardens. The Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association Research Fund (ALNLA) reached $25,000 and joined HRIs Silver Circle and the IPPS Southern Region of North America Fund reached $50,000 and joined HRIs Gold Circle. I loved the fact that attendees were engaged and had several great questions after each presentation. Susan Bachman West, middle, president of Bachman's, and Mark Bigej, right, COO of Al's Garden & Home, shared ideas during a panel about fostering a positive company culture and engaging employees. Please visit our MANTS 2021 Griffin Resource Center for show specials, etc. Gen Z The latest generation is less brand-conscious than Millennials, which is a huge benefit to us as an independent garden center, Schwanke said. When applied as a foliage spray, Acelepryn protects the leaves of plants from Japanese beetles and lepidopteran pests for up to four weeks. They love loyalty programs that will offer them free products with no expiration dates. Long-time HRI supporter Peter Orum (Midwest Groundcovers) was on hand to present a donation from Platt Hill to the John B. The 2020 catalog contains the companys complete seed assortment and both new and top selling varieties from its key vegetative partners. For more information on Terra Nova Nurseries, click here. Read the rest of this National Geographic story here. The 5-gallon container is put in the 15-gallon container, and then the side row muncher fills the 15-gallon container with soil mix. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. who helped secure $500,000 in federal funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) made the funding announcement on Friday. The variety was judged for its number of flowers, leaf color, uniformity of habit and flower, resistance to insects and diseases and appearance. It will join sister publications Cannabis Business Times (founded 2014) and Cannabis Dispensary (founded 2017) as the latest additions to GIE Medias Horticulture Group, a collection of media brands serving six markets, led by Group Publisher Jim Gilbride. Each award of $1,500, totaling $18,000, has been presented to the following scholars: Sean Patrick Caton, University of Georgia - Robert L. Vanlandingham Scholarship, Garrett Shane Ford, University of Georgia - Arthur A. Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has officially announced the publication of its new Seed & Plant catalog for the 2018-2019 season. Receive the daily newsletter in your email for free | Click here, << Back Another method is what I call root strangulation. Deep in the rollingsoutheast Missouri Ozarks, Bost gets out of his car at the end of a remote dirt road. Adding Jim to our team of product specialists certainly strengthens EHRs position in the market. 2022 GIE Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Floral arrangements generally help you feel better about yourself and others. See all author stories here. The other thing theyre interested in is the shelf life of the flowers. Of the 12 students, three are graduate students and nine are under graduate. Noelle Skodzinski, Co-Founder and Editorial Director of Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis Dispensary and Cannabis Conference, will serve as editorial director of Hemp Grower, as well. Steve Bost willshow you some Ozark chinquapin trees. An example is crown gall (Agrobacterium tumefaciens), a pathogen that enters wounds on damaged stems and roots. I will also have to find additional labor to accomplish this task. Cultivars developed at Cornell could be ready for growers within five years. The plants, which dont grow over winter, will also miss spring sales. The Trial Gardens at UGA are located on the University of Georgias south campus in Athens. Im sure there are other methods for root pruning, but these are the ones I am familiar with. Spring Meadow Nursery and the Deppe family were recognized for a milestone; the Spring Meadow Proven Winners Research and Scholarship Fund exceeded $900,000 this summer. Everyone I spoke with, from the big guys to smaller single location operators, walked away with a ton of notes and ideas, Feinson said. Monroe will continue in his roles of promoting and developing the Hort Couture brand and expanding the IGC TALK! The small holes only allow very small roots to escape even though the root on the inside is much bigger. We then move to the next one and down the row we go. Were serious about seed quality: Inventory monitoring and regular performance testing ensure every variety meets its full potential, from the greenhouse to the garden center. I am not particularly intrigued with a person swinging a machete in the middle of this production line. Congratulations to this exemplary group of students who have excelled academically and demonstrated determination and a passion for horticulture, Danny Summers, Executive Vice President of the fund says. The plant then must create new ones which takes time. The awarded varieties were elected by two open-house tour groups at UGA. His special connection to the garden center industry is undeniable and we are excited to have Jim working with us, said Jim Eason. Well bring the same dedication and high-level educational content to Hemp Grower that weve delivered to cannabis cultivators throughout North America and around the world..