CONTENTS THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS JANUARY 2020 | VOLUME 30, NUMBER 1 28 On the Cover The National Garden Bureau has declared 2020 the Year of the Lantana. Turn to page 22 to learn more about this versatile crop and how you can capitalize on it. (Photo: Ball FloraPlant) 16 FEATURES 16 2020 GPN/NEXUS Intern of the Year Growth by Experience Caleb Spall's experiences at Michigan State University and an internship with Green Circle Growers give insight into management and operations - and a glimpse at his professional future. By Joe Tacosik 22 Marketing Celebrating Lantana! The National Garden Bureau has declared 2020 as the " Year of the Lantana. " And the honor is certainly well deserved. Stay tuned next month when we will celebrate the Year of the Lavender! By Jasmina Dolce 28 Variety Information Shrubs are Perennials Too Consider growing shrubs alongside your perennial programs. By Paul Pilon 34 Plant Health Spring into a Successful Season Peak season is just around the corner. What can you do to prepare for both expected and unexpected challenges? By Nancy Rechcigl 4 JANUARY 2020 GPNMAG.COM 40 DEPARTMENTS 38 Culture Report Begonia Prism Series This new series of tuberous begonias brings a new option for shade annuals and offers a leap forward in breeding. By Bart Hayes COLUMNS 12 6 Editor's Report 8 Industry News 9 Calendar 10 Chat Room 46 Variety Spotlight 48 Classifieds/Ad Index Perspectives Trialing for Heat Tolerance By Trevor Hilburn 14 Dr. Bugs Ryanodine Receptor Modulators - IRAC Group 28 By Raymond A.Cloyd 40 Vaughn's View Resilient Summer Designer Combinations By Vaughn Fletcher Miss our December issue? 50 Technically Speaking LED Fixture Efficacy: A 2020 Update By Erik Runkle It's now available to view on gpnmag.comhttp://www.gpnmag.com http://www.GPNMAG.COM