Brian Sparks is the Senior Editor and Senior Online Editor of Greenhouse Grower magazine. With a focus on the horticulture industry, Brian covers topics related to greenhouse growing, plant packaging, technology trends, and industry acquisitions. His work has also appeared in Greenhouse Canada.
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Brian's coverage revolves around agriculture and farming, with a focus on horticulture, plant breeding, greenhouse growing, and technology in agriculture. His articles feature press releases and private sector announcements related to the floral industry.
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By: Brian Sparks
The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson trialed more than 225 varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs in 2024.
The growing team at Dallas Arboretum trialed around 1,000 different varieties in 55 different genera across three seasons.
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By: Brian Sparks
Following high amounts of rain in the early summer, the plants at Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants flourished in more favorable conditions.
By: Brian Sparks
One unique thing about these trials is that plants are grown in landscape beds instead of rows, which offers a botanic garden feel while evaluating plants in their final form.
By: Brian Sparks
Even with a rainy and windy start to the season, many of the plants in trials at the West Madison Ag Research Station responded well.
By: Brian Sparks
The employee stock ownership (ESOP) transition took effect Oct. 1 and, among other things, empowers employees to actively contribute to the company’s growth.
By: Brian Sparks
This year's trials from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society reaffirmed the importance of trialing a diverse range of plants to see which thrive despite weather challenges.
By: Brian Sparks
The only significant rainy period occurred in mid-July and lasted about a week.
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