Patrick Alan Coleman, Editor

Patrick Alan Coleman, Editor

Editor

Patrick Alan Coleman is editor of Garden Center, Greenhouse Management and Produce Grower magazines. An avid home gardener with his wife and two boys in Northeast Ohio, Patrick is co-president of his neighborhood garden club. With two decades of journalistic experience, he is now deeply devoted to exploring the issues and trends most important to the independent garden center and greenhouse industries.

Supply chain expert explains how Trump's proposed tariffs could affect horticulture industry

A conversation about the year to come with Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals President and CEO Mark Baxa.

2025 TPIE Cool Products Awards announced

Meet the 15 winners of The Garden Center Group's Cool Products Awards from TPIE 2025.

Mind matters

Taking the time to pay attention to your and your team’s all-around health can turn surviving spring into thriving.

2025 State of Annuals: Petal power

Petunias drive bedding plant production for growers seeing a steady road ahead.

This month's Greenhouse Management is about shipping and logistics

For many people, the Ever Given cargo ship that blocked the Suez Canal four years ago was their first introduction to the world of global logistics. Logistics is back in the news, with the possibility of far-reaching tariffs affecting the movement of goods.

Glow up

Editor Patrick Alan Coleman shares the story behind our cover story on Light Bio's glow-in-the-dark Firefly petunia.

Trendsetters

Knowledge of trends makes influencers — not the other way around, says Greenhouse Management editor Patrick Alan Coleman.

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada in move that could hurt horticulture

President-elect Trump posted on Truth Social that he would institute tariffs on his first day in office, possibly making imported horticultural goods far more expensive for growers.

Storm watch

The 2024 State of the Industry Report finds the greenhouse industry remains optimistic, even with a chance of rough seas ahead.