Welcome to The Growth Industry podcast from the GIE Media Horticulture Group!
Each month, editors from Garden Center, Greenhouse Management, Nursery Management and Produce Grower will explore the latest horticultural trends and innovations. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious beginner, there’s something for everyone in our garden of discussions.
The Growth Industry Episode 16: AI-assisted scouting
Maxx Smith tells us how FloraTrack AI helps scouts by handling IPM busywork like counting pests on sticky cards, suggesting treatments and writing reports while also addressing the promises and pitfalls of AI.
4 Sept 2026
The Growth Industry Episode 15: Growscape's sustainability strategy
Tom Marting joins the podcast to discuss findings from Growscape’s inaugural Sustainability Report, the latest in plantable pot technology and provide an update on plastics regulations.
10 Aug 2026
The Growth Industry Episode 14: Meet Lionel van der Walt, AmericanHort's new CEO
Lionel van der Walt, who took the helm of AmericanHort in 2026 after Ken Fisher departed, sat down with the GIE Media Horticulture Group at Cultivate'26 and discussed his background, his first impressions of the industry and his goals for leading the association.
5 Jun 2026
The Growth Industry podcast: What the Dümmen Orange, Syngenta Flowers venture means for customers
Dümmen Orange CEO Ellen Mackenbach-Lakeman and Mark Schermer, global head of Syngenta Flowers, discuss how the companies' strategic joint venture will impact customer relationships, supply, logistics and new introductions.
6 Apr 2026
The Growth Industry Episode 12: The Atlas and Stuppy story
Mark Davis and Matt Stuppy join the GIE Media Horticulture Group's podcast to discuss Atlas Greenhouse's acquisition of Stuppy Greenhouse.
1 Apr 2026
The Growth Industry Podcast Episode 11: Linsay Chavez, Four Arrows Garden
Find out how Leading Women of Horticulture and Garden Center Conference & Expo speaker Linsay Chavez of Arizona's Four Arrows Garden grew her business from a driveway plant stand to a destination retailer in just three years.
1 Apr 2026
The Growth Industry Episode 11: Linsay Chavez, Four Arrows Garden
Find out how Leading Women of Horticulture and Garden Center Conference & Expo speaker Linsay Chavez of Arizona's Four Arrows Garden grew her business from a driveway plant stand to a destination retailer in just three years.
5 Mar 2026
The Growth Industry Episode 10: State of the Horticulture Industry
Editors Patrick A. Coleman and Matt McClellan take a deep dive into their magazines’ State of the Industry Reports, covering the entire horticulture supply chain. Get answers to your burning questions about labor, crops, profits and much more.
3 Feb 2026
The Growth Industry Episode 9: IPPS International Tour preview with Brie Arthur and Liz Erickson
Find out why the 75-year-old organization changed its name, why young horticulturists should consider attending their local region's meeting, and what to expect on the massive 2026 IPPS International Tour.
2 Dec 2025
The Growth Industry Episode 8: From NFL guard to expert gardener with Chuck Hutchison
Chuck Hutchison shares the lessons he learned from legendary football coach Woody Hayes while winning a national championship at Ohio State University, his journey from playing in the NFL to becoming the creator of a Smithsonian-lauded garden, and much more.
6 Oct 2025
The Growth Industry Episode 7: Impact Washington, government shutdown and more with Matt Mika
Matt Mika, vice president of advocacy and government affairs for AmericanHort, joins the podcast to discuss the Impact Washington Fly-In Summit, changes to H-2A, chances for a new Farm Bill and how the government shutdown will affect it all.
21 Aug 2025
The Growth Industry Episode 6: Cultivate'25 highlights
In our sixth episode, the GIE Media Horticulture Group travelled to Columbus, Ohio, for Cultivate, and several people joined editors Matt McClellan and Patrick Coleman in our booth to discuss highlights from the show floor.
30 May 2025
The Growth Industry Episode 5: Spring Trials rewind
Editors recap California Spring Trials 2025, highlighting their favorite selections and providing insights for industry professionals.
23 Apr 2025
The Growth Industry Episode 4: How federal budget cuts are affecting horticulture nonprofits
With the U.S. federal government freezing federal funding, firing federal workers and imposing tariffs, the big question on the minds of many people in the horticulture industry is — how does this affect us?
3 Apr 2025
The Growth Industry Episode 3: Across the Pond with Neville Stein
27 Feb 2025
The Growth Industry Episode 2: Emily Showalter on how Willoway Nurseries transformed its business
31 Jan 2025
The Growth Industry Episode 1: State of the Horticulture Industry
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