A lot has happened this year in the nursery industry. From devastating hurricanes and a journey into the world of plastic containers to advances in plant genetics, these 12 stories captured our readers' attention. Here are our top 12 articles by pageviews:
1. Hurricane Helene has devastated the horticulture industry. Here's how you can help
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Green industry businesses throughout western North Carolina sustained heavy damage from Hurricane Helene, and many will be closed until further notice. Here's how you can help.
2. Progress report: Evaluating new plants
Photos provided by Michael A. Dirr
Dr. Dirr shares recent advances in broadleaf evergreens, flowering trees and more.
3. Peering over the plant horizon
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Dr. Dirr takes stock of advances in plant genetics with a focus on flowering shrubs.
4. The container challenge
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A journey into the world of plastic plant containers: history and today.
5. EPA issues emergency order against DCPA pesticide use
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This is the first time in almost 40 years the EPA has taken this type of emergency action.
6. Proven Winners introduces more than 100 new varieties for 2025
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Proven Winners' introductions for 2025 include 35 annuals, 42 perennials and 24 shrubs.
7. Petitti Family of Farms acquires Klyn Nurseries
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The acquisition increases new owner's total acreage to 4,000 and positions the company to expand its reach and offering of specialty perennials, grasses and native plants.
8. Hold the line!
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Charlie Hall urges restraint in his 2024 Economic State of the Green Industry assessment.
9. In defense of peat
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Is the bad press for horticultural peat wildly overblown?
10. America's Rose Garden 2024 season opens
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The American Rose Center has added more roses, trees and other flowering plants throughout the property for visitors to enjoy — roughly 6,000 rose plants and 5,000 other plants, including ornamental trees.
11. Go systemic to stop red-headed flea beetles
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New research shows how systemic insecticides protect container-grown nursery plants from this troublesome pest.
12. Peter Orum, founder of Midwest Groundcovers, passes away at 82
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Peter Orum, a legendary nurseryman, entrepreneur and industry advocate, founded Midwest Groundcovers in Illinois in 1969.
