November December 2023 - 4

FROM THE EDITOR
ALL GOOD THINGS...
As the saying goes, " All good things come to those who wait, " and I
know you all have been awaiting Heather's return! I'm pleased to say
that she will be returning in time to kick-off things in the new year. I'd
like to take this opportunity to say thank you for graciously accepting
me in her stead and also for being a great audience not only this
year, but throughout the years! We look forward to bringing you more
amazing content in 2024.
In the meantime, if you are attending the Great Lakes EXPO in
December, be sure to participate in the greenhouse education, which
you can read more about on page 20.
Of course, we have
some great content for
your reading pleasure this
issue - AmericanHort
shares how you can
nurture your new hires,
page 6. Plus, you can
read about greenhouse
energy curtains in the
Duets column, page 7,
and optimal control with
lighting, page 12. Also,
check out Erik Runkle's
article on crop acclimation
on page 10.
The Culture Report
Vaughn's View features Phlox paniculata
Luminary 'Backlight' and other perennials on
page 26. Photo by Vaughn Fletcher.
details all you need to know about Rose Romantica Ball Gown on page
24. First-year flowering perennials are addressed on page 16 and
Vaughn's View highlights a perennial parade on page 26.
Inside this issue, we also offer the 2024 Guide to Cannabis
Production, page 1A. Plus, the 2023 Cannabis & Hemp Week webinars
are now available on-demand! Visit our website, gpnmag.com, for more
details on how to watch for free.
To all of you, I wish you a safe, healthy and
happy holiday season and we look forward to
serving you in 2024!
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