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Grow your best crop ever! Cultural and technical information for greenhouse professionals.
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Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
BRIDGING RESEARCH & PRACTICE
FROM THE JANUARY 2026 ISSUE OF GROWERTALKS MAGAZINE
WRITTEN BY ALICAIN CARLSON
NARRATED BY BILL CALKINS
EXCERPT: The relationship between industry and academic research has never been more crucial. As our industry faces complex challenges—from climate change to evolving consumer preferences—the synthesis of academic rigor and practical application becomes increasingly vital. These collaborations create a powerful synergy: academic institutions provide deep scientific expertise and research infrastructure, while industry partners offer real-world insights, commercial perspective and the ability to scale solutions rapidly.
Read the Digital Edition: https://www.ballpublishing.com/magazine/gt_26_01/index.aspx
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
CELEBRATE—WITH PLANTS!
FROM THE JANUARY 2026 ISSUE OF GREEN PROFIT MAGAZINE
WRITTEN BY MARIA ZAMPINI
NARRATED BY BILL CALKINS
EXCERPT: Fortunately, with a little planning and creative POP displays, you can benefit from a slew of lesser-known holidays and life celebrations to promote plant sales. I’m not talking about the biggies, like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or Easter; I know you’ve got those covered. Instead, look for opportunities to celebrate lesser-known holidays, as well as major life milestones, where plants make the perfect gift.
Read the Digital Edition: https://www.ballpublishing.com/magazine/gp_26_01/index.aspx
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
SETTING THE STAGE FOR SUCCESS
FROM THE JANUARY ISSUE OF GROWERTALKS MAGAZINE
WRITTEN BY NATHAN WALLACE-SPRINGER
NARRATED BY BILL CALKINS
EXCERPT: By carefully checking your greenhouse systems and materials now, you can ensure a smoother start to the new season and protect the health of your crops. This article will provide a preseason checklist to help growers get organized and ready for a successful spring growing season.
READ THE JANUARY 2026 DIGITAL ISSUE: https://www.ballpublishing.com/magazine/gt_26_01/index.aspx
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
RENT, RETURN, REPEAT
FROM THE JANUARY 2026 ISSUE OF GREEN PROFIT MAGAZINE
WRITTEN BY NEIL ANDERSON
NARRATED BY BILL CALKINS
EXCERPT: How many times do you think Blockbuster rented out “The Little Mermaid” or “Ghostbusters” before those VHS tapes finally gave out? Probably hundreds. At roughly $4 a rental, that’s about $1,200 of revenue from a $20 tape. Pretty good margin, right?
Read the Digital Edition: https://www.ballpublishing.com/magazine/gp_26_01/index.aspx
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
SUCCESS BY DESIGN: THE SECRET STRATEGY FOR QUALITY VEGETATIVELY PROPAGATED SPRING CROPS
FROM THE JANUARY 2026 ISSUE OF GROWERTALKS MAGAZINE
WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER J. CURREY
NARRATED BY BILL CALKINS
EXCERPT: The secret strategy for quality vegetatively propagated spring crops isn’t too complicated: healthy cuttings, healthy rooted liners, healthy finished crops. While much is written and discussed about managing fertilizer when finishing containerized spring crops, managing nutrients during cutting propagation receives less attention. But to produce healthy rooted cuttings, cutting fertilization needs to be managed across all five stages of liner production: Stage 0—Prior to harvest or arrival of cuttings; Stage 1— Cutting arrival and sticking; Stage 2—Callusing; Stage 3—Root development; and Stage 4—Toning.
Read the Digital Edition: https://www.ballpublishing.com/magazine/gt_26_01/index.aspx
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Conversation with Stephanie Vincenti starts at 2:20.
California Spring Trials 2026: March 24-27 (Days and time may vary by location.)
https://caspringtrials.us/
Tech On Demand host (and 20-year trials veteran) Bill Calkins collaborated with California Spring Trials registration managers at National Garden Bureau to produce a series of podcasts featuring representatives from just about every exhibiting company in an effort to get you excited about the iconic industry event and some of the new plant introductions you’ll see on display in spring of 2026. California Spring Trials is the horticulture industry’s “fashion week” and with more than two dozen participating companies bringing hundreds of new plants to market for 2027 and beyond, opportunities to get inspired and plan new additions to your crop mix abound!
Registration for this annual even is essential to help hosts create an amazing, customized experience for all attendees. REGISTER FOR CAST 2026 NOW AT https://caspringtrials.us/. You’ll also find a trip planner, location information and more. Be sure to schedule plenty of time at each stop and with each exhibiting company!
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Conversation with April Herring-Murray and Sarita Cantu starts at 2:20.
California Spring Trials 2026: March 24-27 (Days and time may vary by location.)
https://caspringtrials.us/
Tech On Demand host (and 20-year trials veteran) Bill Calkins collaborated with California Spring Trials registration managers at National Garden Bureau to produce a series of podcasts featuring representatives from just about every exhibiting company in an effort to get you excited about the iconic industry event and some of the new plant introductions you’ll see on display in spring of 2026. California Spring Trials is the horticulture industry’s “fashion week” and with more than two dozen participating companies bringing hundreds of new plants to market for 2027 and beyond, opportunities to get inspired and plan new additions to your crop mix abound!
Registration for this annual even is essential to help hosts create an amazing, customized experience for all attendees. REGISTER FOR CAST 2026 NOW AT https://caspringtrials.us/. You’ll also find a trip planner, location information and more. Be sure to schedule plenty of time at each stop and with each exhibiting company!
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Conversation with Anik Graves and Paula Scott starts at 2:20.
California Spring Trials 2026: March 24-27 (Days and time may vary by location.)
https://caspringtrials.us/
Tech On Demand host (and 20-year trials veteran) Bill Calkins collaborated with California Spring Trials registration managers at National Garden Bureau to produce a series of podcasts featuring representatives from just about every exhibiting company in an effort to get you excited about the iconic industry event and some of the new plant introductions you’ll see on display in spring of 2026. California Spring Trials is the horticulture industry’s “fashion week” and with more than two dozen participating companies bringing hundreds of new plants to market for 2027 and beyond, opportunities to get inspired and plan new additions to your crop mix abound!
Registration for this annual even is essential to help hosts create an amazing, customized experience for all attendees. REGISTER FOR CAST 2026 NOW AT https://caspringtrials.us/. You’ll also find a trip planner, location information and more. Be sure to schedule plenty of time at each stop and with each exhibiting company!
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Conversation with Scott Mozingo starts at 2:20.
California Spring Trials 2026: March 24-27 (Days and time may vary by location.)
https://caspringtrials.us/
Tech On Demand host (and 20-year trials veteran) Bill Calkins collaborated with California Spring Trials registration managers at National Garden Bureau to produce a series of podcasts featuring representatives from just about every exhibiting company in an effort to get you excited about the iconic industry event and some of the new plant introductions you’ll see on display in spring of 2026. California Spring Trials is the horticulture industry’s “fashion week” and with more than two dozen participating companies bringing hundreds of new plants to market for 2027 and beyond, opportunities to get inspired and plan new additions to your crop mix abound!
Registration for this annual even is essential to help hosts create an amazing, customized experience for all attendees. REGISTER FOR CAST 2026 NOW AT https://caspringtrials.us/. You’ll also find a trip planner, location information and more. Be sure to schedule plenty of time at each stop and with each exhibiting company!
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Conversation with Jim Devereux starts at 2:20.
California Spring Trials 2026: March 24-27 (Days and time may vary by location.)
https://caspringtrials.us/
Tech On Demand host (and 20-year trials veteran) Bill Calkins collaborated with California Spring Trials registration managers at National Garden Bureau to produce a series of podcasts featuring representatives from just about every exhibiting company in an effort to get you excited about the iconic industry event and some of the new plant introductions you’ll see on display in spring of 2026. California Spring Trials is the horticulture industry’s “fashion week” and with more than two dozen participating companies bringing hundreds of new plants to market for 2027 and beyond, opportunities to get inspired and plan new additions to your crop mix abound!
Registration for this annual even is essential to help hosts create an amazing, customized experience for all attendees. REGISTER FOR CAST 2026 NOW AT https://caspringtrials.us/. You’ll also find a trip planner, location information and more. Be sure to schedule plenty of time at each stop and with each exhibiting company!