GrowerTalks - Green Profit - Inside Grower

01/08/2026

Check out this new camellia from PDSI that starts blooming reliably in August. It’s called Early Surprise and is new to the trade in 2026 and coming to retail in 2027. Green Profit editor Jen Polanz spotted it at MANTS!

01/08/2026

Green Profit Editor Jen Polanz is at MANTS spotting all sorts of cool stuff! Such as …

This display idea for seed packets that double as greeting cards. Bentley Seeds offers multiple lines of seeds, including ones with sentiments for many occasions.

01/07/2026

Stop by Booth 650 at MANTS and grab some magazines and grower guides!

01/06/2026

Happy New Year and guess what? There's a new podcaster in town! Editor-in-Chief Chris Beytes has interviewed hundreds (maybe thousands) of people in the professional greenhouse space over the past few decades so he knows a thing or two about a thing or two when it comes to hosting engaging conversations.

In his new podcast (The Chris Beytes Podcast), Chris will talk with people across our industry about a range of topics ... starting with a series featuring past winners of the GrowerTalks and Green Profit Young Grower and Young Retailer of the Year Awards.

For episode 1, it's the very first winner, Andrew Britten, who's now Technical Sales Manager - Tropicals & Foliage, for Ball Seed.

https://youtu.be/7U4z_94k7VU?si=_zHG_Bsifv0dKI3L

Andrew talks to Chris about his horticulture history, the various positions he's had, how he got to Florida, his successes, his goof-ups and some of the lessons he's learned during his varied career.

Check out the inaugural episode on YouTube and subscribe ASAP so you don't miss the many conversations sure to follow.

The Chris Beytes Podcast, featuring interviews with most of the 21 winners of GrowerTalks' Young Grower Award. This time, the very first winner, Andrew Britt...

01/05/2026

In this exclusive webinar with expert Pierre-Olivier Jean, you will learn about how peat moss companies like Premier Tech are responsibly managing sphagnum peat resources for future generations of growers and gardeners. You will learn about the restoration of harvest sites and the wise use of this essential gardening and agricultural resource.

In this exclusive webinar with expert Pierre-Olivier Jean, you will learn about how peat moss companies like Premier Tech are responsibly managing sphagnum p...

01/02/2026

GREEN PROFIT’S buZZ! E-NEWS IS OUT! A Euro Christmas; plus, what coffee shops, free stuff and sticks have in common – read & subscribe at https://www.greenprofit.com/Newsletters/View/?article=5145 – topics include …

Holiday trends straight from Europe:
Advent Candle Displays: Moving beyond wreaths to stunning seasonal light celebrations.
Eco-Friendly Trees: Pre-decorated trees crafted from trimmed branches—no trees cut down!

And from Pennsylvania Horticulture Society—Top Gardening Trends for 2026:
• Glow-in-the-dark Petunia Firefly
• Gravel gardening & rewilding
• Maximalist garden design
• Houseplants, fruit growing & AI tools
• Hydrangeas remain a garden staple

Plus: Coffee shops selling plants, a new book on sustainable gardening, and even a global “Stick Nation” community!

12/30/2025

Do you remember the big industry news from 2025? Thankfully, Chris Beytes covers it every week in his Acres Online newsletter and can comb through 52 weeks of stories and compile it all into an annual recap! Which is exactly what he did in today's edition of AO: https://www.growertalks.com/Newsletters/View/?article=5144

He breaks 2025 down month by month—check it out!

12/29/2025

Check out a new substrate specifically formulated for , and growers that Chris Beytes found at Cultivate ‘25 - Tropigro from Pindstrup. It’s a blend of , and wood fiber.

12/26/2025

Check out the new Juniper Smart Control system from Wadsworth Controls - tons of greenhouse environmental control tech for an entry-level price. Chris Beytes spotted it at Cultivate ‘25.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from your friends at Ball Publishing!

12/19/2025

ACRES ONLINE E-NEWS IS OUT! In Memoriam: Gary Mangum; Metrolina Merges With ...

Read & Subscribe at https://www.growertalks.com/Newsletters/View/?article=5135 - Topics include In memoriam: Gary Mangum | More about Gary and Bell | Metrolina, South Central merge | A few more details | Happy retirement, Gary Grueber! | Beacon's donations | Poinsettia picks from Plantpeddler | Making hay on Poinsettia Day | Feed your mites