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Mandatory isolation support applications extended for TFWs

The application period for the Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program has been extended until August 31, 2020.


Leamington and Kingsville allowed to reopen

Starting today, Leamington and Kingsville move into stage 2 of Ontario’s reopening strategy.


Appointments open for Sawaya Garden Trials’ open house

Those looking to visit between July 20 and 24 must make an appointment in advance and adhere to COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines.
 
 
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Benary introduces TeleCAST 2020

At Benary’s Spring Trials, we showcase new products, provide information and try to have some fun. Unfortunately, we had to cancel this year’s event for the safety of our staff and customers.
Instead, we’ve created Benary TeleCAST 2020, a video playlist on our YouTube channel providing you with information about our newest products for Benary and Benary Plus.
We hope you enjoy TeleCAST 2020, learn and are inspired. Questions? We’re available. We look forward to seeing you soon. Be well, stay safe and stay healthy. We wish you a great season filled with more beauty, more choices and more smiles. Learn More
 
Featured News 
 
Feature 1

Top 4 Under 40: Class of 2020 - sponsored by PAUL BOERS

Growers shoulder a lot of responsibility and more so than what their titles may suggest. Knowing horticulture like the back of their hand, each Top 4 Under 40 award winner may have inherited the family farm, but they’ve expanded, upgraded and revamped it, taking the operation to a whole new level. Meet this year’s winners from coast to coast. » Learn more
 
Feature 2

Inside View: Learning in a post-COVID world

We’re moving toward a ‘Post-COVID’ workplace. Or at the very least, a ‘managed COVID’ workplace. But as I ponder the next generation of ‘Top 4 Under 40’ growers, I wonder how they are best going to learn, and just as importantly practise, the technical skills required, say, to twist a tomato plant, harvest a gerbera flower or accurately space out potted crops on a bench. » Learn more
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 

Energy Conservation for Commercial Greenhouses

With heating costs becoming an issue yet again, growers cannot afford to not have this resource.
After reviewing the principles behind heat loss, Dr. Bartok discusses greenhouse siting, construction materials, insulation, fuels and heating, ventilation and cooling, space utilization, utilities, trucking costs, and management.
Appendices include an Energy Conservation Checklist, Heat Loss Calculations, Useful Conversions, and Selected Product Manufacturers and Distributors.
Tables and diagrams throughout. Learn More
 
Events 
 

Cultivate ‘20

July 13-16
Virtual
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New Blooms

July 16
Sturgeon County, AB
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Flower Expo Asia 2020

Aug 3-5
Ghangzhou, China
» Learn more