Get to the root of the matter in this issue with Dr. Mohyuddin Mirza who tackles root zone management. Readers will learn what to look for above ground to gain a better understanding of what’s happening below. Dr. Mirza offers some practical advice for addressing common issues in both edible and ornamental crops.

For those looking to create a cosy home for bios, Ashley Paling, professor with the School of Environment & Horticulture at Niagara College, offers some basic guidelines for maintaining your own lush banker plant system to attract and house some very effective beneficials.

As we gear up for April showers, we take a look at some sustainable irrigation solutions for greenhouses and consider their impact on the environment and one’s bottom line.

Sustainability is also one of the themes running through the Homegrown Innovation Challenge issued by the Weston Family Foundation. In this issue, we learn more about this $33-million initiative aimed at revolutionizing food production in Canada. Currently, 11 teams are vying to create the most sustainable and productive solutions for growing berries in Canada year-round and at scale.

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