January 2024 - 4

FROM THE EDITOR
GUESS WHO'S BACK?!
My last few months have been full of memorable times with my
family as we welcomed the new baby and enjoyed the holidays together.
I'm happy to be back just in time to launch into the new year with
you! I hope you all were able to take some time with your loved ones
to enjoy the holidays. It's a very busy time for most in the industry
as production ramps up to prepare for big spring sales, so here's to
wishing you all your best year yet!
This year we are kicking off with
a review of some of the winning
varieties we saw in 2023. Turn to
page 20 to reflect on some of the
best of the best.
Speaking of the best of the
best, this year's Intern of the Year
nomination process was amazing!
We had so many very talented
students apply for this award,
which made the selection process
very difficult. Thank you to all of
the students that applied; we are
proud of all of you and the contributions you are making in the industry.
To read all about this year's winner, Ian Kelly, turn to page 34.
Also, a new addition to GPN this year is a column from Peter Konjoian
Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Waikiki'
that handles Small Greenhouse and Farm Technology (SGAFT), and we
are excited to have the first of many articles in this issue that details
information about greenhouse efficiencies in small operations, page 16.
Plus read all about greenhouse innovations on page 26.
Centaurea 'Silver Swirl' from Darwin Perennials is the focus of this
month's Culture Report. On page 48, dive into how this hardy and very
drought tolerant variety is befitting any combination.
And learn more about the online Thrips and Botrytis Resource Library
AFE has launched on page 54. Plus, Dr. Bugs always provides excellent
insight, so be sure to turn to page 12 to read this month's column.
Last, but not least, the new year provides us a time to reflect and
for some of us that means investing time and energy in ourselves,
for others it is giving back or investing in the
community and Kim Anders-Luber shares some
amazing information with us in the latest 40 Under
40 Perspectives on page 8.
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