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Bill Calkins
Poinsettias
Pansy
Greenhouse Safety
Lantana
Nutritional Monitoring
Workplace Safety Culture
Pest Management
Fertilization
Plug Establishment
Preventative Maintenance
Health and Safety Regulations
Risk Management
Poinsettia
Irrigation
Substrate Preparation
Employee Training
Coleus
Downy Mildew
Ball Seed
Propagation Techniques

Grow your best crop ever! Cultural and technical information for greenhouse professionals.

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Recent Guests

Susannah Ball
The fourth generation owner of Ball Horticultural Company
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Josh Henry
Technical specialist with Ball Seed
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Episode: Avoid Garden Mum Production Pitfalls!
Clint Albin
An expert in the greenhouse and garden center industry with 20 years of experience.
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Dr. Jamie Gibson
Technical lead at Syngenta Flowers
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Episode: Perfecting Pentas Production ft. Syngenta’s Dr. Jamie Gibson
Kristen Fowler
A specialist with Koppert known for her work in greenhouse ornamentals propagation and integrated pest management.
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Episode: Biosolutions for Ornamental Propagation ft. Koppert’s Kristen Fowler
Dave Konsoer
VP of Sales for Proven Winners
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Danny Mishek
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Stephen Steiner
Senior business analyst at Ball Seed pursuing an MBA
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Josh Kirschenbaum
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Bill Calkins
Host known for bringing in experienced and educated guests that discuss important topics for professional hedge and greenhouse growers.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • I find most of podcasts done on Thech on demand are very useful. The tissue culture episodes were very informative as well as the episodes about water and VPD.

    You have a fan indeed here.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    7Towers
    2 years ago
  • Great podcast for all greenhouse growers

    I am glad Bill Caulkins is back doing a podcast. He brings in very experienced and educated people that speak on important topics for all professional greenhouse growers and growers in training.

    Apple Podcasts
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    OldBluuue
    United States5 years ago

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The ABCs of Foliar Disease in Greenhouse & Nursery Crops ft. Janna from Envu
Q: What crops are particularly affected by Botrytis this spring?
Botrytis has impacted a wide range of plants under cool and wet conditions, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast regions.
The ABCs of Foliar Disease in Greenhouse & Nursery Crops ft. Janna from Envu
Q: What are some of the symptoms to look for in Anthracnose?
Anthracnose starts as a leaf spot and then works its way down the petiole, potentially causing cankering in woody plants.
Biosolutions for Ornamental Propagation ft. Koppert’s Kristen Fowler
Q: What are some of the tips and tricks that you share with growers related to sanitation both before and after propagation?
Sanitation includes cleaning greenhouse floors, ensuring equipment is free from algae, and regularly maintaining mist systems.
Biosolutions for Ornamental Propagation ft. Koppert’s Kristen Fowler
Q: What is the time period or when do things really start to go off the rails in relation to disease spread or insect pests?
Diseases and pests can spread within hours to weeks, making early identification and response crucial.
Perfecting Pentas Production ft. Syngenta’s Dr. Jamie Gibson
Q: If a grower was adding pentas to their program, would you just suggest they buy in plugs versus trying to learn how to propagate them themselves?
I would definitely recommend for anyone first-timing this to buy in the plugs from a specialist and get comfortable.

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A focus on cultural and technical practices for greenhouse professionals characterizes the content. Topics frequently include challenges in plant production, pest management strategies, and innovative solutions for optimizing greenhouse environments. Each episode features expert guests who share insights and experiences from the industry, helping growers enhance their knowledge and improve their crop yields. This podcast is likely especially relevant for those involved in horticulture, whether they are seasoned professionals or newer entrants looking to deepen their understanding of best practices in the greenhouse sector.

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