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Bill Calkins
California Spring Trials
Ball Seed
Horticulture
Greenhouse Management
Plant Growth Regulators
Fertilization
Poinsettias
Poinsettia Production
Perennial Production
Integrated Pest Management
Botrytis
Propagation Techniques
Lantana
Nutrient Management
Sustainability
That Flower Feeling
Fundraising
Pest Management
Dianthus
Crop Management

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

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This episode was recorded live during the Ball Seed Customer Days event in West Chicago, Illinois. Technical specialists Nathan Jahnke and Nick Flax shared best practices and tips for avoiding common pitfalls with key Fall crops—Mums, Echinacea, Rudb... more

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For this episode, host Bill Calkins is joined by Jeremy Webber, an ornamentals crop team member at Koppert. Jeremy has experience in propagation and finished plant production, as well as more than a decade of leading a team that works with growers ac... more

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This week, let’s talk about two of the most common and costly disease issues we encounter in garden mum production: Pythium and Fusarium. Both can cause stunting, chlorosis, wilting and lead to major crop losses, but they are not the same organism. K... more

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Host Bill Calkins caught up with Mike Gooder to discuss the evolution of vegetative crops from breeding and supply to production and demand. Then the conversation turned to the amazing story our industry has to tell and why this is critical for our f... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Gooder
Owner, Plantpeddler; president and co-owner; veteran horticulture entrepreneur
Plantpeddler
Episode: There’s A Good Story To Tell! (ft. Plantpeddler’s Mike Gooder)
Kate Terrell
Owner of Wallace's Garden Center, Bettendorf, Iowa
Wallace's Garden Center
Episode: 4 Questions for Kate, a Garden Center Owner
Jeremy Webber
National Ornamentals Crop Team Manager at Koppert
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Episode: 4 Questions for Jeremy, a Cannabis & Ornamental Crop Team Manager
Rachel Rawls
Educational Program Manager at AmericanHort
AmericanHort
Episode: All About the 2026 Plug & Cutting Conference ft. AmericanHort’s Rachel Rawls
Lorentina Fielding
North American Sales and Product Manager, Suntory Flowers
Suntory
Episode: The Summer of Soiree Kawaii ft. Suntory’s Lorentina Fielding
Jose Sanchez
Ball Seed Company Sales and Business Manager, Pacific region
Ball Seed
Episode: 4 Questions for Jose, a Sales & Business Manager
Michael Wiebe
Product Technical Services Manager at Sakata Seed America
Sakata Seed America
Episode: Finishing SuperCal Crops for Fall ft. Sakata’s Michael Wiebe
Jamie Gibson
Technical lead at Syngenta Flowers North America
Syngenta Flowers
Episode: 4 Questions for Jamie, a Technical Lead
Samuel Di Rito
Grower and social media manager at Collier's Greenhouse & Garden Center
Collier's Greenhouse & Garden Center
Episode: 4 Questions for Samuel, a Grower, Retailer & Social Media Manager

Host

Bill Calkins
Host of TECH ON DEMAND

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 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
    3 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
    5
    OldBluuue
    United States6 years ago

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Hosts are seen as knowledgeable and well-connected within the horticulture community.
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4 Questions for Kate, a Garden Center Owner
Q: Final question, what advice would you give to an industry veteran currently dealing with burnout?
The guest suggests recognizing burnout as seasonal, leveraging peer networks for support, planning ahead (reset meetings for upcoming seasons), delegating tasks, and engaging personally with customers and staff to rekindle purpose; she emphasizes action as a remedy to anxiety and recalling why they started in the business.
4 Questions for Kate, a Garden Center Owner
Q: Question number three, what advice would you give to a young person considering a career in horticulture?
She recommends exploring the industry through internships, visiting trade shows, subscribing to trade publications, and using Seed Your Future as a one-stop resource to understand career pathways. She also advises gaining broad exposure beyond family businesses and seeks to encourage curiosity and networking.
4 Questions for Kate, a Garden Center Owner
Q: Question number two, what are your top three favorite annuals and top three favorite perennials?
Kate lists Dragonwing Begonia, Sun Patiences, and Black and Blue Salvia as favorites among annuals, and Allium varieties, Shafts of Daisies, and Iris among perennials, explaining reasons such as shade compatibility, pollinator appeal, long blooming periods, and broad customer familiarity.
4 Questions for Kate, a Garden Center Owner
Q: Question number one, what is something about professional horticulture that annoys you and how would you change it?
Kate highlights two main annoyances: (1) the lack of positive framing around careers in horticulture in retail versus the labor reality, and (2) the industry's inconsistent messaging about its identity—between nostalgic imagery and high-tech innovation. She suggests focusing on the fulfilling aspects of entrepreneurship and embracing modern technology and innovation to improve legitimacy and recruitment.
All About the 2026 Plug & Cutting Conference ft. AmericanHort’s Rachel Rawls
Q: For growers who haven't attended before, what do you think makes the Plug & Cutting Conference different from other industry events?
The conference is uniquely focused on greenhouse propagation and young plant production with practical, peer-led learning, hands-on stations, and direct access to vendors and experts, creating a highly actionable experience rather than broad, general sessions.

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This program serves greenhouse professionals with a practical mix of cultural, technical, and business-focused content. Across episodes, listeners see in-depth IPM and crop management discussions, production planning, and leadership/career insights from seasoned horticulture practitioners. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on actionable takeaways, real-world cultivation tips, and industry trends conveyed through a hands-on, grower-centric lens, often with sponsor involvement that highlights technology and supply-chain solutions for greenhouses. Potential listeners who want grounded, practitioner-focused guidance on growing, managing teams, and navigating industry innovations will likely find it valuable and actionable.

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2. Kate Terrell
3. Jeremy Webber
4. Rachel Rawls
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7. Michael Wiebe
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