Greener greens and getting ready for the long hot days of summer
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Editor's Note 
 
With the federal election practically in our rearview today, take a break from politics and meet Haven Greens, a new greenhouse producer of leafy greens and catch up with Hendriks head grower, Belal El-Hassan. Have a good week and happy growing!
- Amy Kouniakis, Editor
 
News 
 
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Roelands Plant Farms expands Ontario operations

New collaboration with HAWE Cultivation Systems and SDF Horti Software expected to increase capacity


Paul Mastronardi joins Red Sun Farms as development manager

New role aims to drive growth and meet market demands


IUNU secures $20M to grow AI-driven greenhouse technology

Company eyes expansion across North America and Europe


 
 
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Features 
 
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Rooted in innovation

Grower profile: Hendriks Greenhouses head grower, Belal El-Hassan, cultivates a passion for plants and progress » Read more...
 
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Haven Greens: Setting a new standard for sustainable leafy greens production

Latest expansion of Kinghaven Farms in King City, ON, continues a family legacy and commitment to giving back to the community » Read more...
 
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Getting ready for the summer heat

Just in time for the arrival of warmer, sunnier days, a little refresher. From rootzone management to screening strategies, it’s time to think ahead. » Read More...
 
 
 
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Who’s Leading the Next Generation of Greenhouse Innovation?

We’re searching for Canada’s most outstanding young professionals in commercial horticulture. If you know a game-changer under 40—whether in growing, research, technology, or sustainability—nominate them for our Top 4 Under 40 and help showcase the future of our industry.

Nominations close May 9. 2025—act now!

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Reports 
 

Interest in vertical farming grows amid U.S. trade policy uncertainty

Ottawa-based vertical farm supplier credits interest in 'buy local' with uptick in sales » Read More...

New report explores economic impact of Alberta greenhouse production

As of 2024, estimate puts province’s industry under more than 24.7 million sq.-ft of glass and plastic » Read More...

ICYMI: Growing outside the box

Indoor farming technology opens doors to cultivating plant protein, livestock feed, medicine and more » Read More...

 
Events 
 
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Spring Blooms

May 22, 2025 | Toronto, ON » Read More...

Floriexpo

June 4, 2025 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL » Read More...

GreenTech Amsterdam

June 10, 2025 | Amsterdam, NL » Read More...

Grower Day

June 17, 2025 | St. Catharines, ON » Read More...

Cultivate '25

July 12, 2025 | Columbus, OH » Read More...