Tom Demaline, Ed Overdevest and Mark Sellew join The Growth Industry podcast to share the story behind WorryFree® Plants, a grower-driven brand that focuses on removing fear of failure for consumers and remaining exclusive to independent garden centers.
Maxx Smith tells us how FloraTrack AI helps scouts by handling IPM busywork like counting pests on sticky cards, suggesting treatments and writing reports while also addressing the promises and pitfalls of AI.
Tom Marting joins the GIE Media Horticulture Group on The Growth Industry podcast to discuss findings from Growscape’s inaugural Sustainability Report, plastics regulation updates and the latest in plantable pot technology.
Lionel van der Walt, who took the helm of AmericanHort in 2026 after Ken Fisher departed, sat down with the GIE Media Horticulture Group at Cultivate'26 and discussed his background, his first impressions of the industry and his goals for leading the association.
Dümmen Orange CEO Ellen Mackenbach-Lakeman and Mark Schermer, global head of Syngenta Flowers, discuss how the companies' strategic joint venture will impact customer relationships, supply, logistics and new introductions.
Editors Patrick Coleman and Matt McClellan take a deep dive into their magazines’ State of the Industry Reports, covering the entire horticulture supply chain. Get answers to your burning questions about labor, crops, profits and much more.
Find out how Leading Women of Horticulture and Garden Center Conference & Expo speaker Linsay Chavez of Arizona's Four Arrows Garden grew her business from a driveway plant stand to a destination retailer in just three years.
Find out how Leading Women of Horticulture and Garden Center Conference & Expo speaker Linsay Chavez of Arizona's Four Arrows Garden grew her business from a driveway plant stand to a destination retailer in just three years.
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About Growth Industry Podcast
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Welcome to The Growth Industry podcast from the GIE Media Horticulture Group!
Each month, editors from Garden Center, Greenhouse Management, Nursery Management and Produce Grower will explore the latest horticultural trends and innovations. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious beginner, there’s something for everyone in our garden of discussions.