Leslie F. Halleck
Recent Articles
Women in Hort Q&A: Dr. Mengmeng Gu
Colorado State University’s new Hort Department leader discusses her journey in horticulture and a new path forward.
Why tropicals might experience a dip this year
Some thoughts on which plants will be popular this season, and a marketing fad that (in this author’s opinion) can’t fade away soon enough.
Cool Caladiums
All the cool kids are keeping caladiums around the house, so here’s what to know if you want to join the in-crowd.
Embrace plant noir with these new delightfully dark perennials
Dark times call for dark plants, indeed. Learn which gloomy but groovy varieties are standing out amidst the crowd.
The new plant parents: We’ve actually been here before
Look to the past for ideas on how to keep horticulture’s current momentum going strong in 2022.
Plant pricing truths to grow by
Let’s get real on a couple of points: First, we need to pay people better (way better) in our industry, and second, consumers are clueless when it comes to understanding how plants are or should be priced. This math does not compute. Low perception of value is still suppressing both plant prices, and thus wages, in the horticulture industry. So, what are we going to do about it?
Ornamental Grasses: Fall back in love all over again
A once passed over category is getting new life with exotic, colorful, and low-maintenance new varieties, and homeowners are taking notice. You should, too!
Need a spring splash of happy? Orchids can do that!
Blooming houseplants — and orchids specifically — are perfect for new plant parents seeking a spring glow up.
Will there be enough plants?
Developments have coalesced making plant sourcing this spring more difficult than in seasons past. Lean on your partnerships and keep an open mind when it comes to substitutes.
The mental health benefits of buying plants
Catering green products to the homebound office worker could pay dividends in today’s socially distant world.
