The climate, weather and ever-changing seasons pose a great challenge for growers. We can predict or prepare for many things – pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies… and many of these are easy enough to respond to. However, the weather is more of a challenge. In many parts of the country, the …
The most important thing to do is not “shut down” your greenhouse It is imperative that the exhaust fans be allowed to run during the summer to prevent excessive build-up of heat. Temperatures inside an enclosed greenhouse with no ventilation during summer months can reach in excess of 140 degrees. …
A Sustainable Solution to a Food Crisis You might have noticed that stores have been a little more crowded lately; that there are more empty shelves and more anxious faces. The changes to daily life over the last few weeks have been stressful for everyone, especially the caregiver that has …
An Important Update Regarding COVID-19 We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we’re closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Consistent with our commitment to our customers, we take our role …
Read the published version in the March ’19 issue of Grower Talks magazine The green industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years. The possibilities for greenhouse growing are endless and the demand for greenhouse-grown products has exploded. This is great news for greenhouse growers and for manufacturers of greenhouse …
