Top 12 articles of 2024

A lot has happened this year in the greenhouse industry. From glow-in-the-dark flowers and new varieties to the devastating losses of people, businesses and entire communities, these 12 stories captured our readers' attention. Here are our top 12 articles by pageviews:

1. Bioluminescent petunias now available in the U.S.

Photo courtesy of Light Bio

Light Bio announced in February 2024 that it would begin selling Firefly Petunias to consumers with USDA approval.

2. In defense of peat

Photo © Martin Bergsma/Adobestock

Is the bad press for horticultural peat wildly overblown?

3. David van Wingerden of Express Seed passes away

Photo courtesy of Express Seed Company

The COO and CIO of Express Seed Company grew up in the industry and leaves behind a legacy of dedication and service to others.

4. Skagit Horticulture, Skagit Gardens to cease operations this spring

Logo courtesy of Skagit Horticulture

The company discontinued operations in April 2024.

5. After the storm

Photo courtesy of Carolina Native Nursery

How hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the horticulture industry this fall.

6. 2024 New Perennial Varieties guide

© Allison Krieg

Your guide to the latest perennial varieties from around the world.

7. Firefly Petunia from Light Bio named on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 list, cover

Photo courtesy of Light Bio

Growers and IGCs interested in carrying the Firefly Petunia should contact Rooted in Solutions, the exclusive licensed distributor of the plant in North America through a partnership with Light Bio.

8. Three questions with Charlie Hall

Photo courtesy of Charlie Hall

The Texas A&M professor and AmericanHort chief economist broke down AmericanHort’s state of the industry whitepaper so growers knew what to watch for in 2024.

9. Perennial Plant Association announces 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year

Photo courtesy of Chicago Botanic Garden

Pycnanthemum muticum, voted the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year by PPA members, is known as clustered mountain mint, blunt mountain mint or short-toothed mountain mint.

10. Storm watch

Photo © Adobestock and Allison Krieg

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

11. 2024 California Spring Trials preview

Photo courtesy of American Takii

We took a first look at some of the varieties coming to the 2024 spring trials.

12. Meet the All-America Selections AAS winners for 2025

Photos courtesy of AAS

All AAS winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grow new entries next to comparisons that are considered best-in-class.