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  • How appealing are biodegradable containers?

    Published on November 18, 2011
    Understanding consumer preferences is the key to turning your sustainable actions in the greenhouse into real dollars.

  • What are growers doing about sustainability?

    Published on November 18, 2011
    Growers are willing to implement some sustainable practices into production, but they aren’t as sure about others.

  • No two consumers are alike

    Published on November 18, 2011
    Gardening consumers vary in their eco-practices and attitudes, but there are trends growers should be aware of for their businesses.

  • The value of biodegradable containers

    Published on November 18, 2011
    Consumers value certain biodegradable containers over others. Find out which ones.

  • Consumer interest in 'green' plants

    Published on November 18, 2011
    Organic is the more familiar term, but you are likely better off marketing ‘local’ or ‘sustainable’ plants to the general public.

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  • Annual Bedding Plant Production
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  • Greenhouse Temperature Management
  • Height Management of Ornamentals
  • Herbaceous Perennial Production
  • Leafy Greens in Controlled Environments
  • Light Management in Controlled Environments
  • Marketing & Economics of Ornamentals
  • Potted Flowering Plant Production
  • Propagation of Plugs and Liners
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