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Greenhouse Management
A Few Pointers for Better Irrigation
A List of Energy & Agriculture Grants & Greenhouse Energy Resources
APPs: Useful apps for greenhouse growers
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Greenhouse Crops
Boom Irrigation Systems
Calculations, Conversion Tables, Formulas for Horticulture
Caring for Plants in a Retail Setting
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Greenhouse
Controlling Plant Height without Chemicals
Develop an Efficient Materials Storage System
Drilled Wells for Irrigation
Drip Tape for Irrigation
Drought Resources for Greenhouse Floriculture Crops
Drought Tolerant Annuals and Perennials
Edema and Intumescence
Effects of pH on Pesticides and Growth Regulators
Energy - Practical Ideas to Cut Your Greenhouse Energy Bill in Half
Energy and Shade Screen Systems for Greenhouses
Forms - Pest Monitoring Record-keeping
Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and Postharvest Handling for Food Crops
Greenhouse Raspberry Production
Groundwater and Your Greenhouse
Growing Geraniums
Growing-on at Cooler than Optimum Temperatures
Growth Regulators for Bedding Plants
Hand Watering Greenhouse Crops - Resources
Hydroponic Greenhouse Production Resources
Hydroponic Systems
Is Your Water Supply Adequate?
Keep Your Water System Operating Smoothly
Late Season Application of Bonzi to Control Stretch of Poinsettia
Managing Weeds in and Around the Greenhouse
Mechanization and Material Handling Basics
Mist and Fog Equipment for Propagation
Moving Cool Tolerant Plants Outdoors: Risks and Benefits
New Guinea Impatiens: Watch Out for Soluble Salts
Organic Greenhouse Production and Resources
Organic Growing Media and Fertilizers for Greenhouses
Overwintering Containerized Perennials
Photoperiod and Bedding Plants
Photoperiod Control Systems for Greenhouse Crops
Pollinators, Neonicotinoids and Greenhouse Production
Preventing and Rescuing Overgrown Plants
Propagation Resources
Protecting Your Water System with a Good Filter
Rainwater Harvesting
Reducing Humidity in the Greenhouse
Reducing Storm Damage to Your Greenhouses
Scheduling Greenhouse Crops
Selecting and Maintaining Thermostats
Sizing the Greenhouse Water System
Soil Test Report - Commercial Floriculture
Soil Tests - Sampling and Interpreting the Results of Greenhouse Soil Tests
Soluble Salts and Electrical Conductivity (EC) for Greenhouse Crops
Sprayers and Spray Application Techniques
Starting a Greenhouse Business
Starting Seeds in Greenhouses
Storm Preparedness and Response
Subirrigating Seed Geraniums with Bonzi
Subirrigation for Greenhouse Crops
Subirrigation Systems
Surface Water for Irrigation
Transplanting Plugs and Grouping Plants
UMass Extension Floriculture Water Quality Project: I. Salinity, Sodium and Chloride
UMass Extension Floriculture Water Quality Project: II. pH, Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium and Other Elements
Virtual Grower - Link to USDA software
Energy
A List of Energy & Agriculture Grants & Greenhouse Energy Resources
Combat Higher Fuel Prices with Efficient Heating Systems
Corn – A Home Grown Heat Source
Energy - Practical Ideas to Cut Your Greenhouse Energy Bill in Half
Fan and Pad Evaporative Cooling Systems
Fan Shutter Heat Loss in Greenhouses
Fuels and Alternate Heat Sources for Commercial Greenhouses
Garden Center Design Guidelines
Geothermal Heat for Greenhouses
Greenhouse Energy Conservation Checklist
Greenhouse Facilities Master Plan
Greenhouse Heat Distribution
Heat Storage for Greenhouses
Heating System Efficiency for Greenhouses - Important Factors to Consider
Heating System Maintenance
High Tunnels - Low Cost Seasonal Growth Space
Horizontal Air Flow is Best for Greenhouse Air Circulation
Insulating Sidewalls and Endwalls has a Short Payback
Insulation - Know How
Mechanization and Labor Saving for the Small Grower
Natural Ventilation in Greenhouses
Natural Ventilation in Hoophouses
Pipe Insulation: An energy saving measure
Plastic Greenhouse Film Update
Problems With Using Unvented Greenhouse Heaters
Retractable Roof Greenhouses and Shadehouses
Root Zone Heat - Installation Techniques
Selecting an Energy/Shade Screen System
Selecting and Building a Commercial Greenhouse
Selecting and Maintaining Thermostats
Shade for Cooling Greenhouses
Upgrading the Greenhouse Heating System
Ventilation for Greenhouses
Virtual Grower - Link to USDA software
Will the Zoning Commission Approve Your Greenhouse Project?
Wood Heat for Greenhouses
Business Management
A List of Energy & Agriculture Grants & Greenhouse Energy Resources
APPs: Useful apps for greenhouse growers
Business Resources (Taxes, finance, labor, regulations, zoning, finding farmland)
Calculations, Conversion Tables, Formulas for Horticulture
Caring for Plants in a Retail Setting
Container Labeling Regulations in the Plant and Nursery Industry
Forms - Pest Monitoring Record-keeping
Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and Postharvest Handling for Food Crops
Pest Management in Retail Greenhouses
Scheduling Greenhouse Crops
Securing a Building Permit for a Greenhouse
Selling Plants at a Farmers Market in Massachusetts FAQs
Sprayers and Spray Application Techniques
Starting a Greenhouse Business
Storm Preparedness and Response
Virtual Grower - Link to USDA software
Plant Nutrition
Adjusting Alkalinity with Acids
Basic Fertilizer Programs for Containerized Greenhouse Crops
Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Increase Fertilizer Efficiency and Reduce Runoff
Caring for Plants in a Retail Setting
Chart - Ratios and Concentrations for Using Water Soluble Fertilizers
Ratios and Concentration Chart for Using Water Soluble Fertilizers
Fertilizer Calculations for Greenhouse Crops
Fertilizer Injectors for Greenhouses
Fertilizer Recommendations for Poinsettias
Fertilizing Bedding Plant Seedlings
Fertilizing Bedding Plants
Greenhouse Tomatoes: Fertilizing Plants Growing in Soilless Media
How to Prevent Iron Deficiency in Iron Inefficient Greenhouse Crops
How to Use pH and EC "Pens" to Monitor Greenhouse Crop Nutrition
Methods of Greenhouse Media Testing and How They Differ
Organic Fertilizers - Thoughts on Using Liquid Organic Fertilizers for Greenhouse Plants
Organic Fertilizers and Soilless Media Show Promise
Organic Growing Media and Fertilizers for Greenhouses
pH and Fertility Review for Vegetatively-propagated Annuals
Soil Fertility for Field-Grown Cut Flowers
Soil Test Report - Commercial Floriculture
Soil Testing
Soil Tests - Sampling and Interpreting the Results of Greenhouse Soil Tests
Soluble Salts and Electrical Conductivity (EC) for Greenhouse Crops
Subirrigation for Greenhouse Crops
Tissue Sampling and Analysis Resources
Using Natural Fertilizers in Ground Beds in Greenhouses: Converting Chemical Fertilizer Recommendations to Organic Fertilizers
Videos on Soil Testing
Water Quality: pH and Alkalinity
Diseases
Agrobacterium tumefaciens - Crown Gall
Bacterial Blight of Geranium
Bacterial Diseases of Geranium
Biofungicides
Botrytis Blight of Cut Flowers
Botrytis Blight of Greenhouse Crops
Chrysanthemum Diseases
Chrysanthemum White Rust
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Greenhouse
Damping-Off of Bedding Plants and Vegetables
Daylily Rust
Daylily Rust and Daylily Streak
Diagnosing Plant Diseases of Floricultural Crops
Diagnostic Test Kits
Diseases of Poinsettias
Downy Mildew of Basil
Downy Mildew of Coleus
Downy Mildew of Impatiens
Downy Mildews of Ornamental Plants
Edema and Intumescence
Foliar Nematodes
Fuchsia Rust
Garden Retailers and Late Blight Disease
Grafting Techniques for Greenhouse Tomatoes
Herb Bedding Plants: Pest Management for Herb Bedding Plants Grown in the Greenhouse
Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Late Blight and Tomato Transplant Production
Leaf Spot Diseases of Floricultural Crops Caused by Fungi and Bacteria
Powdery Mildew Diseases of Ornamental Plants
Recognizing Tomato Blights (2010)
Reducing Humidity in the Greenhouse
Root Diseases of Greenhouse Crops
Rust Diseases of Ornamental Crops
Southern Bacterial Wilt
State and federal regulations governing plant pests in Massachusetts
Survey of Pythium Isolates for Resistance to Subdue (metalaxyl)
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)
Using Virus Indicator Plants
Vegetable Bedding Plant Production and Pest Management
Insects and Mites
Aphids on Greenhouse Crops
Beetles
Biological Control in Greenhouses: Preparing for Spring Crops
Biological Control: A Grower's Guide to Using Biological Control for Silverleaf Whitefly on Poinsettias in the Northeast United States
Biological Control: Greenhouse Pests and their Natural Enemies
Biological Control: Pesticide Compatibility, Testing Quality, Storage
Biological Control: Using Beneficial Nematodes
Biological Control: Western Flower Thrips in Spring Bedding Plants: Which Formulation of Mites is Best?
Biological Control: Whitefly Control on Poinsettia With Biological Control at $0.10 a Plant - As Cheap as Pesticides and a Lot Easier
Broad Mite and Cyclamen Mite
Bulb Mites
Cut Flowers: Insects and Mites in Commercial Production of Field-Grown Cut Flowers
Foliar Nematodes
Forms - Pest Monitoring Record-keeping
Fungus Gnats and Shore Flies
Greenhouse and High Tunnel Tomatoes Resources
Herb Bedding Plants: Pest Management for Herb Bedding Plants Grown in the Greenhouse
Identifying Some Pests and Beneficial Insects on Sticky Cards in Greenhouses
Identifying Some Pests and Beneficial Insects on Sticky Cards
Lily Leaf Beetle
Mealybugs in Greenhouses
Pest Management in Retail Greenhouses
Pollinators, Neonicotinoids and Greenhouse Production
Scheduling Biologicals
Tarnished Plant Bug - Field Grown Cut Flowers
Twospotted Spider Mites
Vegetable Bedding Plant Production and Pest Management
Western Flower Thrips, Management and Tospoviruses
Whiteflies on Greenhouse Crops
Integrated Pest Management
APPs: Useful apps for greenhouse growers
Calculations, Conversion Tables, Formulas for Horticulture
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Greenhouse
Effects of pH on Pesticides and Growth Regulators
Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and Postharvest Handling for Food Crops
Herb Bedding Plants: Pest Management for Herb Bedding Plants Grown in the Greenhouse
IPM Scouting and Decision Making
Organic Greenhouse Production and Resources
Pest Management in Retail Greenhouses
Pesticide Storage
Pollinators, Neonicotinoids and Greenhouse Production
Scheduling Biologicals
Sprayers and Spray Application Techniques
Vegetable Bedding Plant Production and Pest Management
What are Biostimulants?
Crops
Aztecs, Ambassador Poinsett, and Poinsettia
Biological Control: A Grower's Guide to Using Biological Control for Silverleaf Whitefly on Poinsettias in the Northeast United States
Biological Control: Whitefly Control on Poinsettia With Biological Control at $0.10 a Plant - As Cheap as Pesticides and a Lot Easier
Caring for Plants in a Retail Setting
Chrysanthemum White Rust
Commercial Producton of Holiday Cacti
Cut Flowers: Insects and Mites in Commercial Production of Field-Grown Cut Flowers
Daylily Rust
Diseases of Poinsettias
Downy Mildew of Basil
Easter Lily Schedules and Comments
Edema and Intumescence
Fertilizer Recommendations for Poinsettias
Fertilizing Bedding Plant Seedlings
Fertilizing Bedding Plants
Field Grown Annuals for Cut Flowers
Flowering Cabbage and Kale
Foliar Nematodes
Forcing Bleeding Heart for Spring Sales
Garden Asters
Garden Mums - Past Crop Problems and Production Tips
Germination Chamber/Growth Room for Seedling Production
Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and Postharvest Handling for Food Crops
Grafting Techniques for Greenhouse Tomatoes
Greenhouse and High Tunnel Tomatoes Resources
Greenhouse Greens Resources
Greenhouse Raspberry Production
Greenhouse Strawberry Resources
Greenhouse Tomatoes: Fertilizing Plants Growing in Soilless Media
Growing Garden Mums for Fall Sales
Growing Geraniums
Growing Quality Geraniums
Growth Regulators for Bedding Plants
Growth Retardants for Poinsettias
Harvesting and Handling Cut Flowers
Herb Bedding Plants: Pest Management for Herb Bedding Plants Grown in the Greenhouse
Hydroponic Greenhouse Production Resources
Late Blight and Tomato Transplant Production
Late Season Application of Bonzi to Control Stretch of Poinsettia
Lavender Production in Massachusetts
New Guinea Impatiens: Watch Out for Soluble Salts
New Perennial Varieties - Powerpoint presentation at 2011 Great Ideas Summer Conference
New Perennial Varieties - Powerpoint presentation by Jeff LaCourse
Organic Greenhouse Production and Resources
Overwintering Container-Grown Ornamentals
Overwintering Containerized Perennials
pH and Fertility Review for Vegetatively-propagated Annuals
Postharvest Handling of Six Field-grown Cut Flowers; Astilbe, Gladiolus, Helianthus, Liatris, Lilium, Zinnia
Postharvest Handling Tips for Some Spring Flowering Bulbs
Preventing and Rescuing Overgrown Plants
Preventing Rodent Damage to Overwintering Perennials
Producing Fleurette Chrysanthemums as Centerpieces
Production Guidelines for Four Crops—Osteospermum, Angelonia, Calibrachoa & Ornamental Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Production of Hybrid Lilies as Pot Plants
Resources for Commercial Production of Outdoor Cut Flowers in High Tunnels
Rosemary: Container Production for December Market
Scheduling Greenhouse Crops
Soil Fertility for Field-Grown Cut Flowers
Starting a Greenhouse Business
Subirrigating Seed Geraniums with Bonzi
Sugar and Acidity in Preservative Solutions for Field-Grown Cut Flowers
Tarnished Plant Bug - Field Grown Cut Flowers
Tissue Sampling and Analysis Resources
Using Coralbells as Cut Flowers
Vegetable Bedding Plant Production and Pest Management
Weed Management for Outdoor Cut Flowers
Greenhouse Engineering
Combat Higher Fuel Prices with Efficient Heating Systems
Corn – A Home Grown Heat Source
Design and Layout of a Small Commercial Greenhouse Operation
Energy - Practical Ideas to Cut Your Greenhouse Energy Bill in Half
Energy and Shade Screen Systems for Greenhouses
Fan and Pad Evaporative Cooling Systems
Fan Shutter Heat Loss in Greenhouses
Fuels and Alternate Heat Sources for Commercial Greenhouses
Garden Center Design Guidelines
Geothermal Heat for Greenhouses
Germination Chamber/Growth Room for Seedling Production
Greenhouse Energy Conservation Checklist
Greenhouse Facilities Master Plan
Greenhouse Heat Distribution
Greenhouse Seeders
Heat Storage for Greenhouses
Heating System Efficiency for Greenhouses - Important Factors to Consider
Heating System Maintenance
High Tunnels - Low Cost Seasonal Growth Space
Horizontal Air Flow is Best for Greenhouse Air Circulation
Increasing Production Space in Greenhouses
Insulating Sidewalls and Endwalls has a Short Payback
Insulation - Know How
Mechanization and Labor Saving for the Small Grower
Natural Ventilation in Greenhouses
Natural Ventilation in Hoophouses
Pesticide Storage
Pipe Insulation: An energy saving measure
Plastic Greenhouse Film Update
Plug Extractors, Watering Stations and Tagging Machines
Problems With Using Unvented Greenhouse Heaters
Reducing Storm Damage to Your Greenhouses
Retractable Roof Greenhouses and Shadehouses
Root Zone Heat - Installation Techniques
Securing a Building Permit for a Greenhouse
Selecting and Building a Commercial Greenhouse
Selecting and Maintaining Thermostats
Shade for Cooling Greenhouses
Transplanting Methods and Equipment in Greenhouses
Upgrading the Greenhouse Heating System
Ventilation for Greenhouses
Virtual Grower - Link to USDA software
Will the Zoning Commission Approve Your Greenhouse Project?
Wood Heat for Greenhouses
Water
Drip Tape for Irrigation
Is Your Water Supply Adequate?
Weeds
Effects of pH on Pesticides and Growth Regulators
Managing Weeds in and Around the Greenhouse
Weed Management for Outdoor Cut Flowers
Flowers
Harvesting and Handling Cut Flowers
Lavender Production in Massachusetts
Pollinators, Neonicotinoids and Greenhouse Production
Soil Fertility for Field-Grown Cut Flowers
What are Biostimulants?
Soil Management
Organic Fertilizers and Soilless Media Show Promise
Wildlife Management
Preventing Rodent Damage in Greenhouses
Preventing Rodent Damage to Overwintering Perennials
Nutrient Management
Soil Fertility for Field-Grown Cut Flowers
Cultural Practices
Soluble Salts and Electrical Conductivity (EC) for Greenhouse Crops
Environmental Stress
What are Biostimulants?
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