Matt McClellan, Editor

Matt McClellan, Editor

Editor

Matt McClellan is editor of Nursery Management magazine. He’s been covering the nursery industry for more than 10 years. He’s a proud product of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. He earned his stripes at a daily newspaper before transitioning to business-to-business journalism. He’s a five-time ASBPE award-winner and the caretaker of a decent perennial garden. Matt lives in Bay Village, Ohio, with his wife, two sons and their flat-coated retriever. He enjoys playing sports and video games with his kids. He’s a passable rhythm guitarist and veteran of several recreational softball teams.

Everde Growers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The multi-state, 6,700-acre growing operation filed for bankruptcy Feb. 24.

DCA Outdoor files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Kansas City-based company seeks to restructure $95 million in debt.

Run a clean ship

Proper sanitation forms the foundation of a solid disease management program.

Florida nurseries devastated by snowstorm

Growers in the Florida panhandle region are facing millions of dollars in losses and structural damage following unprecedented levels of snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Check out what we saw at MANTS 2025

The GIE Media Horticulture Group staff walked the trade show floor to be your eyes and ears. Here are a few things that caught our attention at MANTS 2025.

Cultural controls

Chemical control is essential, but there are several ways to reduce pest pressure without a spray or drench.

Paying it forward

Jim and Kathy Deal have grown Pender Nursery into a successful business while growing the next generation of horticulturists.

Chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis)

This indiscriminate pest will attack all sorts of crops.

New blood

A new program at York College of Pennsylvania is training the next generation of horticulturists.