How Greenhouse Coverings Are Taking on New Roles
New types of greenhouse coverings are giving growers more control over light, energy use, and crop conditions.
Andy Wilcox
Andy Wilcox is a flower farmer and freelance writer with a passion for soil health, small producers, forestry, and horticulture. He and his partner run Stone’s Throw Flowers, providing cut flower arrangements to retail and wholesale customers. Andy is an active member of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin.
How PCR and DNA Sequencing Are Improving Pathogen Diagnosis in Greenhouses
Accurately identifying plant pathogens remains one of the most important, and sometimes most challenging, aspects of greenhouse production. […]
What’s New in the Field of Greenhouse Lighting?
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Tips for Efficiently Allocating Production Resources for 2026
Every week — sometimes every day — brings a new headline related to tariffs. They’re on. No, they’re […]
Evaluating New Tech: ROI Considerations to Keep in Mind
Return on investment (ROI) might not be the most thrilling part of greenhouse management, but it’s a critical […]
4 Greenhouse Heating and Cooling Improvements to Consider
Energy efficiency is the game. The price of propane is edging back up. Electricity demand on the grid […]
Why Environmental Controls Are for Every Greenhouse Grower
The big players get to try the fancy toys first. They’ve got the bandwidth for it. But tools […]
Greenhouse Software: What’s True and What’s Not
Software for managing the business side of the greenhouse isn’t new. Or is it? If you haven’t explored […]
How to Identify and Manage Greenhouse Diseases
It’s the beginning of the year, and we talked with three experts to see just what has their […]
Trends in Crop Protection to Watch in 2025
Market forces are shaping how growers manage insects and diseases today. They’re also driving innovation by suppliers to […]