One of the most intriguing demonstrations at this year’s AmericanHort Cultivate Expo was from Dr. Krishna Nemali, Ph.D., assistant professor of controlled environment agriculture at Purdue University. He showed how floriculture and nursery growers, using nothing more than the cameras on their smartphones, can measure plant nitrogen status. (more…)
In my last column, I wrote about a process that turns waste hop biomass into nanofibers. Good news! Another group of scientists have learned how to turn hazelnut shells into a potential renewable energy source. Isn’t science neat? (more…)
With re-opening your business and acclimating to your specific pandemic-related regulations, an important factor to take into account is keeping your customers informed by signaling your intentions. (more…)
A small group of dedicated farmers helps run Kingfisher Farm, seen here harvesting spinach. Farm Manager Jackie Mancuso (in pink) has been with the farm for five seasons; the others are recognized on the farm’s website. Photos by Courtney Llewellyn
by Courtney Llewellyn
As Jason Townsend notes on his farm’s website, humans have been actively involved in agriculture for over 10,000 years. (more…)
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin
Ben and Stacey Waterman own and operate Waterman Orchards in Johnson, VT. The U-pick and wholesale fruit operation includes four acres of highbush blueberries, a four-acre apple orchard and an acre of strawberries. Though not certified organic, the farm is managed organically. (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
Anxiety is the feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. Its symptoms often arise when it seems like things are out of your control – during a global pandemic, for example, or in the long recovery from it. (more…)
(L – R) Ken Fisher, Dr. Charlie Hall and Craig Regelbrugge of AmericanHort. Photos by Courtney Llewellyn
by Courtney Llewellyn
“After fighting together to remain essential, we proved we are,” stated Ken Fisher, (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
August means back to school time for much of America. And back to school – especially post-pandemic – means teachers and students will also be heading back out on field trips too. Fortunately, those who have experience (more…)
Sinclair Adam stops before a pet plant and explains its merits to a coterie of horticulturists. Photo by Stephen Wagner
by Stephen Wagner
The temperatures were in the 90s as Sinclair Adam guided us through his trial gardens at Penn State’s Southeast Research station in Lancaster County, a mecca (more…)
The Flint Hill Family Tree Farm in Sophia, NC, was one of the farms that participated in the new video series. Photo courtesy of Christina Wrenn
by Courtney Llewellyn
In a partnership that will benefit both growers and consumers in eastern North Carolina, a project that focuses on Christmas trees (more…)
by Sally Colby
The ultimate goal of the poinsettia grower is beautiful plants, free of insects and disease. However, that doesn’t happen without careful monitoring and planning.
Doug Barrow, biological control advisor with BioWorks, said that in addition to being highly effective, biological control agents (BCAs) (more…)
Kelco Industries had just a fraction of their holiday decor options on display at this year’s Cultivate. Photo by Courtney Llewellyn
by Courtney Llewellyn
Why sell holiday décor? “Joy!” was the simple response from Caroline Puller, the vice president of visual design at Seasonscapes. (more…)
