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Greenhouse Canada gets a digital facelift

Designed for a sleeker, more clean look, the new website better reflects the ongoing modernization of the greenhouse sector as well as the rise in mobile viewership.


FCO annual meeting highlights progress for 2020

Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. held its 53rd Annual General Meeting and Winter Event at a new venue in St. Catharines, Ont., with over 75 attendees in attendance.


Deloitte acquires Cannabis Compliance

The newly established CCI Deloitte aims to offer greater resources and a higher level of knowledge across the entire cannabis consulting spectrum.
 
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Bookstore

Ornamental Horticulture, 4th Ed.

ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE: SCIENCE, OPERATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT, 4th Ed., is a comprehensive introduction, for both hobbyists and professionals, to the art and science of ornamental horticulture. This book provides a balanced coverage of the different elements integral to this exciting field, including the science of ornamental horticulture, crop production, craftsmanship, and business management skills.

ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE, offers readers a realistic view of the business skills required to be successful in this growing industry, while also giving them the chance to develop their own creativity. Extensive full colour illustrations, detailed list of objectives, and comprehensive review questions will help readers monitor their progress. >> Learn More
 
Featured News 
 
Feature 1

Balancing biochemistry

In the process of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are transformed into sugars or assimilates, with the help of energy from sunlight. These sugars can be used as building blocks for plant tissue production and to make new cells, for instance, but if there is an assimilate shortage, the plant has to cut down on consumption, at the cost of development or quality. » Learn more
 
Feature 2

Biochar: A new growing medium?

“Can we grow plants in pure biochar?” That was the question Lethbridge College researcher, Nick Savidov set out to answer nearly twenty years ago, conducting one of the first extensive studies to test biochar as a growing medium rather than a mere component of it. There are several key benefits to using biochar, and stability is a big one. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

LO Congress

Jan 7-9
Location: Toronto, ON
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Tropical Plant International Expo

Jan 22-24
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Guelph Organic Conference

Jan 23-27
Location: Guelph, ON
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