Amy Padolf on educating grade-school students in horticulture

Amy Padolf, director of education at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, focuses on research ranging from children’s STEM initiatives to indoor agriculture (sometimes in outer space).

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How to expand your leadership when managing a greenhouse team

Outside the Lines columnist Jennifer Moss of Moss Greenhouses explains how to reframe fear in the greenhouse to avoid limiting beliefs and blind spots in your management style.

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How garden centers can capitalize on edible gardening trend

Edible gardening is a powerful market force that has surged in the post-pandemic world. Learn how to capitalize on this enduring trend with expert strategies for deepening customer loyalty, analyzing demand and leveraging in-store education to boost sales and basket size at your garden center or nursery.

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Driving engagement and retention in the greenhouse through knowledge and education

John Kennedy, co-owner of BoomerWrangle, gives advice on nurturing team members and employee growth in the greenhouse.

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Keeping greenhouse operations flexible as the weather forecast shifts

Growers should stay flexible as winter’s La Niña pattern may lead to a late spring in the northern United States.

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HILA Class of 2025 member Susie Raker's leadership transcends horticulture

Transcending horticulture, HILA Class of 2025 member Susie Raker of Raker-Roberta's Young Plants leads with determination, appreciation and humility.

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Tips for navigating greenhouse supply chains and logistics

With tariffs looming, flexibility and knowledge are the keys to greenhouse logistics & shipping success in 2026.

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State of the garden center and landscape industries for greenhouse managers in 2025 and 2026

Prepare for the year ahead with data insights from independent garden centers and the landscape industry.

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Oglesby Plants International announces Shane Pangle as sales and marketing director and honors retiring sales manager Ginger Goff

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Mondi Products launches Avara Technology

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IUNU and Priva partner on yield forecasting for greenhouse growers

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Great germination, higher profits

How Jiffy Pellets help create stronger roots, reduce growth cycles and increase profitability for greenhouse growers.

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