Green Industry Leaders Network
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Green Industry Leaders Network, presented by Corona Tools, is coalition of national organizations and brands sharing news and information from the leaders in the horticulture, tree care and landscape care.
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Bulbs - Whats Going on Inside
November 08, 2019 21:14 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBIf you're a homeowner or landscape contractor, one of the most impressive sights you can plant in the landscape, is spring flower bulbs. Who doesn't enjoy experiencing their short-lived burst of color and fragrance after a long cold winter? But have you ever stopped to think about what all is going on inside flower bulbs when you plant them? How they are developing throughout the fall, in winter while the ground is frozen, in spring when they bloom, and in summer after all the blooms are l...
Bulb Flowers - Throughout the Seasons
November 08, 2019 21:14 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBIf you're a homeowner or landscape contractor, one of the most impressive sights you can plant in the landscape, is spring flower bulbs. Who doesn't enjoy experiencing their short-lived burst of color and fragrance after a long cold winter? But have you ever stopped to think about what all is going on inside flower bulbs when you plant them? How they are developing throughout the fall, in winter while the ground is frozen, in spring when they bloom, and in summer after all the blo...
Learning to Harvest Maximum Profits
November 01, 2019 19:59 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThe green industry affords young entrepreneurs in landscape and tree care services, a great opportunity to run their own business. In an environment where there is often more demand for work than there are contractors to get it all done. Lawn & Landscape's newly released, 2019 State of the Industry report, says business owners are once again confident about the industry overall. However with median revenues decreasing year over year, for the past 3 years, it's more more important than eve...
Biltmore Rose Trials
October 25, 2019 17:31 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWithout a doubt, one of the most popular flowers, is the rose. Not only for sending to someone special but also to grow them in the landscape. And despite the common belief they can be being difficult to grow and maintain, today's roses are are bred to be hearty and low maintenance. The stunning flowers combined with their incredible fragrance, makes their popularity easy to understand. With over 150 species of roses and 1,000s of hybrids, there is definitely something out there to suit ever...
Dealing with Expensive Tree Care
October 18, 2019 18:13 - 32 minutes - 15.9 MBThere are many great benefits of having trees growing in your landscape or on your property. Such as increasing the property value, providing shade on a hot summer day, privacy from the neighbors, or that seemingly endless harvest from fruit trees. While we enjoy all those benefits, there is one thing that home and property owners don't enjoy as much...the cost to maintain them. Tree maintenance and specifically, tree removal can be rather costly to have a certified professional come out an...
Making the Move to Corporate Social Responsibility
October 11, 2019 18:32 - 21 minutes - 12.5 MBIf you are a regular listener of our podcast, or actively involved in the green industry, sustainability is a topic that comes up often. And why shouldn't it? Being sustainable is good for businesses, good for the planet and good for everyone. One of the best champions of this who, is often promoting this topic in the industry, is Warren Gorowitz, a regular guest on our podcast. He's recently made a big transition into the manufacturing world joining Hunter Industries, as their new director...
Turning Around Struggling Landscape Businesses to Profitability
October 04, 2019 16:59 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBOwning a landscape business can be a rewarding experience for an entrepreneur. These days there are plenty of great opportunities and quite often, more demand for work than business owners can handle. It's a great problem to have yet there are plenty of new landscape businesses that fail. While some established businesses stay busy, they struggle to make a profit from year to year. That's were Lawn & Landscape magazine's Turnaround Tour comes in. In its 3rd year, the Turnaround Tour helps 3...
Upgrading to Sustainable Landscapes
September 27, 2019 18:15 - 37 minutes - 23.6 MBSustainability as it relates to landscape is a topic we cover frequently on this podcast. We've learned over several episodes that the term is often confusing and as an industry, we've over complicated it. More importantly, how it's been communicated to home and property owners. Many of them think of a sustainable landscape as one that is cactus, concrete and rocks. But there are agencies like the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy in Salt Lake City, who are helping to change the way we look a...
Feeding the Hungry, One Garden at a Time
September 20, 2019 16:54 - 26 minutes - 17.7 MBThere are approximately 37 million people who face hunger in the U.S. — including more than 11 million children and over 5 million seniors. We might not think about it, but it's happening in every community, including yours. On this plantchat episode, we're focusing on how one person can make a tremendous impact on helping to feed those who are hungry, one garden at a time. What started off as a 9 year old's school project grew into a 40 pound cabbage that fed nearly 300 people, Katie Stagl...
Fall Planting Do's and Don'ts
September 06, 2019 17:00 - 37 minutes - 27.4 MBMany gardeners think about planting in spring, when the weather starts to warm up. However when it comes to weather and temperatures, fall and spring are very similar. There are some big advantages to planting shrubs and trees in fall. As well as some important dos and don'ts regarding what you should be planting and activities to avoid in fall. On this #plantchat episode, we welcome back expert horticulturist, Stacey Hirvela with Proven Winners. She discusses why planting in fall is ideal ...
Fall Gardening for Wildlife
August 30, 2019 17:38 - 37 minutes - 22.3 MBLabor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer for many Americans, with kids being back in school, the football season kicks off, and the days are getting noticeably shorter. The fall season is a great time for planting trees and shrubs and planning how to provide a habitat to support birds, butterflies and other garden wildlife. Joining us on this #plantchat episode, podcast is David Mizejewski, a naturalist and television host with the National Wildlife Federation. He is an expert o...
Time Management Hacks
August 23, 2019 20:56 - 28 minutes - 17 MBWhat is something that flies and you can never have too much of? Time of course...It's true for everyone and something you will never get back. Effective time management can help ensure you make every minute count. Whether you are at the office, in your home life and everywhere in between, there are proven techniques and hacks to maximizing your time On this #landscapechat episode Kate Spirgen, editor at Greenhouse Management's Produce Growers and Garden Center magazines joins us to share s...
Making Sustainable Gardening Easy
August 09, 2019 20:46 - 33 minutes - 20.2 MBOn any given day, you can turn on the news, or come across an article mentioning something about the Earth's rising temperatures. The topic has certainly brought the subject of climate change to the forefront in many households. There is a growing trend where more and more Americans are concerned about the environment and want to be be more sustainable in their gardens. On this plantchat episode, guest Debra Knapke, or as many know her as The Garden Sage joins us to share ideas for making s...
Cultivate & Holiday Plant Trends
August 02, 2019 22:42 - 14 minutes - 8.95 MBIf you want a preview of what will be in your local garden center in the coming seasons, a great way to do that is attending the Cultivate trade show. It's the largest horticultural trade show in the US, held in July. It's put on by American Hort and has approximately 10,000 attendees. This is also a time when garden center owners are thinking about what holiday plants and accessories to feature in their shops. Joining us on this #landscapechat episode is Kate Spirgen, editor at Greenhouse...
Plant Fear Factor
July 19, 2019 19:31 - 33 minutes - 24.1 MBMore than likely you know someone who has said they have a black thumb and they can't grow anything. Maybe that's you. The good news is there is no such thing, however people can have a real fear of being responsible for another living thing, such as a plant. Along with the anxiety that it could possibly die or it's too much of a commitment. Regardless of what triggers the plant fear factor, expert horticulturist and marketing manager, Stacey Hirvela with Proven Winners, joins us on this ep...
I Planted My Tree Wrong??
July 05, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 20.4 MBFor home and property owners, planting trees is an ideal way to anchor a well-designed landscape. Tress increase the property value, provide shade on a hot summer day and privacy from neighbors too. There are many reasons we invest time and money into planting trees, but what happens when things take a turn for the worse with your tree? When you seek help from a tree care professional, only to find out the reason is it was planted wrong from the start. On this episode, master arborist, Tch...
Designing A Beautiful Gardentopia
June 21, 2019 19:24 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe all enjoy a beautiful outdoor space. Whether it's a public space, our own garden or a backyard oasis to entertain guests. There is a lot to appreciate about a well-designed garden or landscape. And regardless if you are a landscape professional or the do it yourself gardener, it's not always easy to put together a beautiful garden space that is an inviting and relaxing sanctuary from our busy lives. Joining us on this #plantchat episode is Jan Johnsen, author of Gardentopia - Design Basi...
Sustainability - Doing Good is Good Business
June 14, 2019 19:50 - 42 minutes - 24.5 MBSustainability is a big word often used in our industry. Ask most anyone, and they will likely have an opinion or interpretation on what it means. It may sound like a complicated term and concept, but practicing sustainability can be something easy that we can all do, while having a tremendous impact on the world around us. As an industry, it can be simple things like a landscaper installing drip irrigation lines, using hand tools or other clean energy power tools, and using native plants t...
Benefits of Growing Herbs
June 07, 2019 18:24 - 33 minutes - 21.8 MBIn today's busy and often rushed society, it's easy to become overstressed and overwhelmed in our day to day lives. There are many benefits to growing herbs, which can help relive stress and anxiety that so many of us struggle with. Whether it's enjoying a relaxing cup of chamomile tea, a meal prepared with generous amounts of herbs that's flavorful without the need for excessive salt, or spending time in the garden growing and tending to fresh herbs. Joining us on this #plantchat episode i...
City Grange - Next Gen Garden Center
May 31, 2019 17:51 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBFor someone new to gardening, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. There are so many product and plant options available and a wealth of information as well as misinformation online. If there is a way to provide someone with all the skills and knowledge they need to garden successfully, along with all the plants and materials, odds are good, you would have a recipe for success for the novice garden. That's where the new start-up and urban Chicago based, City Gran...
Plant Trends in the Horticulture Industry
May 24, 2019 18:36 - 24 minutes - 13.2 MBWhen reading emails or scrolling through news feeds, It's hard to pass up a good list of what's hot or top reasons for doing something. So why not discuss what are the hottest trends in plants? Well, plants in and of themselves aren't trendsetters. And it's difficult if not down right impossible to produce plants to match what's hot in our society. Suffice it to say, when it comes to plants, having the latest colors that might allow you coordinate your landscape with the color of the year, i...
Highlights from the California Spring Trials
May 17, 2019 17:52 - 20 minutes - 11.9 MBEvery spring there is an industry event that takes place in California called the California Spring Trials, aka CAST, for short. It's an event where all the big plant breeders come, to present the new plant introductions for the coming year. All the latest and greatest plants that have taken years of breeding and trialed in gardens across the country. It's probably the equivalent of a New York fashion show only the plants are center stage, rather than models. Joining us on this #landscapech...
Importance of Kids Gardening
May 10, 2019 17:31 - 37 minutes - 28 MBOn this #plantchat episode We explore the importance of introducing kids to gardening. Especially in today's technology driven culture, it's become more important than ever before. Benefits of gardening for kids and parents alike, include; improved mental health, getting physical activity, the quality of food, exposure to nature and the fresh outdoors. Not to mention, getting time to spend with your kids, teaching them about plants, how they grow and what it takes to do it successfully. Our...
Agriscaping - How Profitable is Your Yard?
May 03, 2019 19:27 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MBOn this #landscapechat episode, we take a look at how some property owners are making their entire landscape edible. Using up every square inch of space to grow fresh food in the front yard and back yard and everywhere in between. It's been coined agriscaping and we're highlighting ways to do it and actually make your landscape profitable. Think about that for a minute. Instead of spending money to maintain you landscape, it could actually be making you money! Our guest is Warren Gorowitz, ...
Trends in Indoor Plants
April 26, 2019 17:45 - 32 minutes - 14.1 MBOn this episode, we're talking about indoor plants, a trend that became popular in the 70s, and has been making its way back into homes throughout Europe and in the US. For the past several years in the UK, people have taking to indoor plants for their many benefits for their overall health and well-being. There have been many studies done to demonstrate how indoor plants improve the air quality in our home, help to reduce stress and sharpen our focus. The trend is growing here in the US t...
Humanizing the Green Industry
April 19, 2019 18:19 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MBThere are many great tips and ideas for businesses within the green industry to market their service. While some tactics may show some results and bring in leads, our customers are our marketers. Our products, services and our brands aren't what we them it is. It's what they are telling each other it is. On this episode, we take a slight departure from topics discussing plants, trees and landscape, to take a look at how we as an industry, approach marketing to our customers. It's an opportu...
Essentials for Growing Fruit Trees
April 12, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this #trechat episode, we present another installment from the popular Growers Success Summit webinar series. This topic covers many of the funadmentals of growing fruit trees for healthier trees, with maximum crops and better tasting fruit. Our guest Sarah DePass, formerly of Stark Bros nurseries, discussed topics including pollination concepts, selecting the right fruit tree size and proper spacing, watering requirements for newly planted trees, proper pruning for the 3 S'- survival, s...
Edible Flowers - Eat Your Roses and More!
April 05, 2019 22:18 - 30 minutes - 17.2 MBMost home and property owners grow flowers, shrubs and trees to add color, fruit, texture and seasonal interest in their landscapes. But how many of us think of actually eating flowers or cooking with them? Surprisingly, there are many different types of edible flowers that not only look good on a plate, they also provide additional flavor, vitamins and other healthy benefits, to your food. Joining us on this #plantchat episode, Denise Schreiber aka "Mrs. Know It All" of The Organic Gardene...
Pruning Concepts and Terms
March 29, 2019 18:46 - 34 minutes - 18.5 MBWhen it comes to pruning, advanced gardeners most likely have a good understanding of the basic mechanics; the how to cut, when and where to cut, and so on. But there are a lot of terms used both from home gardeners and the pros, which are also important to understand what they mean before you begin pruning, and how it can effect the way your shrub, vine or plant will respond. Joining us for this #plantchat episode, we welcome back Stacey Hirvela, of Proven Winners to help make sense of th...
Benefits of Drip Tape Irrigation System
March 22, 2019 17:00 - 47 minutes - 27.4 MBIn the irrigation industry, equipment manufacturers are always try it improve upon technologies that conserver water. Whether it's on large scale systems for agriculture or smaller residential systems, they design them to deliver water more efficiently. For example drip tape systems can be 95% efficient, meaning that it makes nearly every drop count. Contrast that to a standard spray irrigation system, that can be closer to 75% efficient, it become easy to see, there are be some major benef...
Importance of Plant Conservation
March 15, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 16.8 MBWhen you're out in your garden or somewhere in nature, do you ever stop to admire the amazing diversity of plants you come across? There are countless species and varieties throughout the world that each provide something unique to the ecosystem. Just like wildlife, plant species can also become extinct. A plant that perhaps provides shelter or food for wildlife, or maybe a life saving cure for a disease. Plant conservationists play a key role in helping to ensure that doesn't happen. On ...
Growing in Containers
March 08, 2019 19:33 - 43 minutes - 25.1 MBOne of the best ways to add a pop of color to a patio, porch or deck, is with some potted plants. Growing in containers provides some great seasonal color, but also the ability to expand your garden space. On this #plantchat episode, we're thrilled to have Proven Winners' horticultural expert, Stacey Hirvela, With so many choices in containers and plants, it's no wonder why they are so popular and found in just about every household. Whether you live in an apartment on a second story, with ...
Issues in the Green Industry
March 01, 2019 22:02 - 35 minutes - 21.2 MBWhen it comes to water, it's a pretty safe bet that when someone turns on the faucet or the hose to water their landscape, they aren't really thinking about the journey each drop takes to be delivered on demand. If you listen to the news, you'll often hear about issues that ultimately affect irrigation and the green industry. Whether its labor, infrastructure, changes in the earths climate or horticultural educational, these issues have a direct impact on the industry today and well into th...
Pruning Your Fruit Trees
February 22, 2019 18:00 - 45 minutes - 26.9 MBIf you grow fruit trees, one of the most important things you can do for the overall tree health and production, is proper pruning. But before you grab your tools and start cutting back your trees, fruit tree owners need to start with a goal in mind, as well as a plan. Pruned at the right time of the year, can help with proper structure, and produce more blossoms for a better yield. It also requires the proper tools and tree safety, to do the job without risk to you and or your tree. There ...
6 Steps to Saving 85% of Landscape Water
February 15, 2019 18:00 - 30 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this #landscapechat episode, we're discussing some great ways to massive water savings in your landscape with expert, Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, Inc. Richard lays out 6 steps for saving up to 85% in landscape water. And with the price of water continuing to rise, that can be some substantial savings, while still having a green and efficiently hydrated landscape. New smart controller technology is taking the guess work out of deliv...
Slow Flowers
February 08, 2019 18:00 - 43 minutes - 25 MBWhether you are buying flowers for Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's Day or grand wedding displays, locally grown flowers provide the freshest, longest-lasting blooms available. On this #plantchat episode, author and speaker, Debra Prinzing, discusses the Slow Flower Movement and the importance of buying locally-grown flowers, with American Horticultural Society director, David Ellis. Many flowers found in stores and florist shops travel thousands of miles and do not last long in floral arra...
Blurring the Tree Lines
February 01, 2019 19:56 - 27 minutes - 17.6 MBTrees that grow in a natural setting, like the forrest, aren't subjected to the same kinds of stress you find in urban or suburban trees. And the stress on a suburban tree is not the same as the stress of an urban tree. If the same type of tree was in 3 different environments, the overall health and growth would be markedly different. On this #treechat episode, we welcome Dr. David Coyle, assistant professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University...
Proven Winners - the Brand
January 25, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 17.4 MBOn this #plantchat episode, we discuss the Proven Winners brand, to help shed some light on their plants, operations and what it takes to bring their plants to homeowners and landscapers throughout North America. Our guest is Stacey Hirvela, who is an accomplished horticulturist and marketer at Spring Meadows Nurseries, the company behind the Proven Winners brand. Stacey provides some background on how the brand was formed and the development of their plants. It's a fascinating story and o...
Benchmarking Your Business
January 18, 2019 20:54 - 18 minutes - 10.7 MBOn this #landscapechat episode, we cover the importance of benchmarking to determine the health of your business. It helps a landscape business owner to understand how they stack up with the national industry standards and local competitors. Managing editor, Kate Spirgen, at Lawn & Landscape Magazine, discusses why benchmarking is necessary to determine if services are profitable and highlight what's not working. For the last 10 years, they have published an annual benchmarking issue dedica...
Seed Selection, Storage and Saving
January 11, 2019 16:58 - 36 minutes - 14.3 MBOn this #plantchat episode, the seed sowing frenzy is in full swing this time of year and we caught up with Carol Niec and Kerrie Rosenthal of the Seed Keeper Company to get some insights for proper seed selection, storage and selection. Both Carol and Kerrie are seasoned gardeners who are passionate about seeds and evangelizing the many benefits of planting them. They discuss the importance of understanding the best time to plant seeds based on your hardiness zone, to knowing how much ligh...
GILN in 2019
January 05, 2019 01:00 - 18 minutes - 14.4 MBAfter closing out 2018 with tech challenges and losing access to recorded podcasts and publishing tools, we wanted to kick off 2019 with some insights on where the Green Industry Leaders Network (GILN) podcast is headed. Based on topics from the popular hashtags on Twitter, #treechat #landscapechat and #plantchat, we're focusing our resources on podcasts. GILN allows listeners with an interest in our industry, with an opportunity to hear what's going on in the industry and connecting with t...
Principles of Planting and Pruning
December 14, 2018 22:44 - 26 minutes - 16.2 MBWhether you are new to gardening or a seasoned gardener, understanding the principles of planting and pruning are the cornerstone of successful growing. In this episode, we'll cover the basics of what you should know. Regardless on your experience level, this episode has something for everyone. Chris Sabbarese of Corona Tools shares the basic how-to's, based on tried and true principles. This episode helps to plan before planting, to understand how light moves through your property, the typ...
8-Step Program to Organic Gardening
December 07, 2018 22:36 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this #plantchat episode, Doug Hall, former editor of Organic Gardening Magazine shares his 8 -step program for successfully growing an organic garden without chemicals. This is another installment from the Growers Success Summit, a how-to series of gardening and landscaping topics. Doug is an accomplished freelance writer and organic gardener, shares his insights on what organic gardening means, and how to achieve better produce, healthier plants and soil in your garden. While some of th...
Restoration Pruning
November 30, 2018 22:44 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBWhether you inherited a tree gone wild by moving into a new home or you've left your tree to grow wild, in this episode, we've got some insights on how to restore and rejuvenate it. We welcome back Tchukki Andersen, master arborist and certified tree care safety professional for Tree Care Industry Association. She shares tips about the proper tools needed, how to reshape your tree, how much you can remove in a season and some proper pruning techniques. There is also more information their w...
Demystifying Hydrangeas Part 2
November 17, 2018 01:09 - 42 minutes - 21.9 MBIn part 1 of Demystifying Hydrangeas , we discussed the 6 different types. In part 2, Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners joins us to talk about reblooming hydrangeas and some facts on their color. If you have ever tried to change it from pink to blue, then this episode can help figure out what will work. There is a lot of information out there and it can be tricky, if not downright impossible, to get your hydrangea to be the perfect color. Things that are out of your control, like nighttime ...
State of the Industry Report
November 09, 2018 15:53 - 20 minutes - 7.41 MBIf you’re in the landscape business, it’s imperative to know how the industry is performing. The State of the Industry report sheds light on issues in the industry, what services business are offering, and where they see opportunities for growth in the coming year. As an industry leader, Lawn & Landscape has been tracking this for decades in their State of the Industry report. Each year they survey 1000s of landscape businesses, not just to get a bead on the overall sentiment, but things li...
Demystifying Hydrangeas Part 1
November 02, 2018 19:29 - 57 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, we're demystifying the most Googled plant and flower on the planet, the amazing hydrangea. We discuss the different types to help understand where each grows best, the types of flowers they produce and which ones to can prune. Our guest is Stacey Hirvela, of the #1 plant brand, Proven Winners and she helps shed some light on this shrub in this part one of two! Hydrangeas are a favorite for many gardeners, yet often times they confuse one for another. Different types of hydr...
Basics of Growing Roses Successfully
October 26, 2018 18:00 - 37 minutes - 12.9 MBGardeners quite often mention that they love roses but they are too hard to grow. Or that they take too much time, they don’t have the space to grow them or roses just don’t do well for them. In this episode, we'll cover some basics about roses and how there is a rose out there for everyone! Our guest is Susan Fox, a.k.a Gaga's Garden, a noted rosarian, who lives in the world of roses. She shares her guarantee, that if you have never grown roses successfully, live in a cold climate or claim...
Disputes Over the Neighbor's Tree
October 18, 2018 22:36 - 37 minutes - 13.1 MBIf you've ever had a dispute with the neighbor over and tree, you know it can become a real problem. In this episode, we’ll share some insights on who is responsible for trees and hedges that grow into a neighbor's yard. It's important you know what you can do and what you may be liable for. We welcome back Tchukki Andersen, master arborist and certified tree care safety professional for Tree Care Industry Association. She shares some insights on what you can do as a homeowner if a neighbor...
Smart Controller Myths Debunked
October 12, 2018 19:57 - 24 minutes - 13.2 MBWith today’s advanced technologies, more people are relying on them for smart automation in all aspects of life. Taking care of our landscapes is also getting a lot easier thanks to the latest smart controllers. This episode debunks some common myths about them for property managers and residential property owners. On this #landscapechat episode, we welcome back, Michael Derewenko - Marketing Manager for Jain Irrigation. We discuss some common misconceptions about smart controllers and how ...