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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Vol. 77 No. 1


Also in this issue...

01 |GT in Brief
02 |SAF in the Lobby
03 |New Products
04 |New Products Submissions
05 |Classifieds


06 |Request Product Info
07 |Article Archive
08 |Acres Online
09 |Inside Grower
10 |Landscape Insider
11 |Digital Edition
12 |Digital Catalogs
13 |Trade Show Calendar
14 |Research Database
15 |Subscriptions
16 |Media Kit 2013


Featured Companies

SB MACHINERIE
INT'L MASTER PRODUCTS
DUMMEN USA
HGTV HOME PLANT COLLECTION
SUN GRO HORTICULTURE DIST. INC
DANZIGER DAN" FLOWER FARM"
FLORASEARCH INC
MIDWEST GROMASTER
VITAMIN INSTITUTE
HUMMERT INTERNATIONAL
>> See All

  Classifieds
 
Submit Your Classified Ad




  >> Equipment and Supplies

For Sale

Visit www.rittenhouse.ca for a wide selection of sprayers, watering equipment, pumps, parts and accessories. Serving the Horticultural Industry for over 90 years.

Tel: (800) 461-1041
www.rittenhouse.ca

 

  >> For Sale or Lease

Wholesale Greenhouse Operation for Sale
Apopka, FL


In business over 34+ years. Buy with full plant inventory (or empty). Two main specialty crops. Good financial and production systems. Company has long-term experience and excellent reputation.
Location 1 -- 20 acres land, 160K SF shade, 312K SF double poly ($1.3 million w/inventory; $1 million empty)
Location 2 -- 22 acres land, 150K SF shade, 150K SF double poly with room for expansion ($1.2 million w/inventory; $800K empty)
All production area benched, much with drip irrigation. All greenhouses in good operating condition. This nursery can cash flow 20+% on the sale price.
Great opportunity for the right company or individual. Only serious inquiries reply to:

GrowerTalks Magazine
Contact: Reference Ad #GT0513
E-mail: classifieds@ballpublishing.com
Fax: (630) 562-7984

P.O. Box 1660
West Chicago, IL
60186


Chicago Area Wholesale Greenhouse

95,000 sq. ft. greenhouse (20 years old) with 10,000 sq. ft. service building on 20 acres. Pond, well, back-up generator, metal benches, energy curtains, cooler and Priva control systems.

Call or e-mail Hank for information:

Contact: Hank
E-mail: grow4alivn@aol.com
Phone: (708) 774-3220

 

  >> Help Wanted

Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension, Lebanon County is seeking a Floriculture Extension Educator who will function as a team member of the Penn State Extension State Horticulture Team, working directly with statewide faculty and staff. The individual represents Penn State University and the College of Agricultural Sciences in interpreting, applying, and disseminating the latest research findings in Ornamental Horticulture. Visit http://psu.jobs/ (Job # 39270 under the Penn State Extension location) to apply. For best consideration, apply by May 31, 2013 – Position open until filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

www.psu.jobs


SALES REPRESENTATIVE
QUEBEC TERRITORY


Ball Seed Company has an opportunity for a talented Sales Representative who will be responsible for selling our broad product line to both established and prospective customers in a territory in Quebec. The ideal candidate will have a Horticulture degree and a minimum 3 years greenhouse experience. Applicant must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office-based programs. In addition, the candidate must possess strong self-motivation and a desire to succeed along with proven organizational and excellent communication skills. Fluent in French required – English a strong asset. Attention to detail is a must, as well as excellent follow-up. The ideal applicant must be willing and able to travel and visit with existing customers.

Interested candidates should forward their resume with salary history to: slaubenthal@ballhort.com, ycournoyer@ballhort.com or www.careers@ballhort.com.

www.careers@ballhort.com
E-mail: slaubenthal@ballhort.com


Director of Horticulture

Smith Gardens, a growing wholesale nursery, is seeking a Director of Horticulture(DH) to be responsible for the leadership of all growing processes and plant culture. Responsible for the growth and development of head growers at each site and ongoing development of production best practices, strategies and projects. DH covers the growing operations of four sites located in CA, OR & WA and seasonally consults contract producers. Qualified candidates will have 12 years of progressive industry experience, six of which must be at a managerial level. Four year Horticultural Degree preferred. Competitive salary plus med/dent, 401k and profit share, relocation reimbursement. Located in beautiful Bellingham, WA, between the San Juan Islands, Mt. Baker, Vancouver, BC and Seattle. Send resume & cover letter to:

E-mail: human.resources@smithgardens.com
Fax: (360) 685-5359

Florasearch, Inc

In our third decade of performing confidential key employee searches for the horticulture industry and allied trades worldwide. Retained basis only. Candidate contact welcome, confidential, and always free.

1740 Lake Markham Rd.
Sanford , FL 32771
Tel: (407) 320-8177
Fax (407) 320-8083
E-mail: search@florasearch.com

Web site: www.florasearch.com


McHutchison
Career Opportunities


As a result of recent expansion in the commercial greenhouse division, we have several sales and sales support / customer service positions available. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience in horticultural sales and distribution. Please reply with resume.

McHutchison
www.mchutchison.com
Contact: Scott Crownover, Vice President Sales & Marketing
E-mail: scrownover@mchutchison.com


Vaughan's Horticulture
Career Opportunities


As a result of recent expansion in the commercial greenhouse division, we have several sales and sales support / customer service positions available. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience in horticultural sales and distribution. Please reply with resume.

Vaughan's Horticulture
www.vaughans.com
Contact: Scott Crownover, Vice President Sales & Marketing
E-mail: scrownover@mchutchison.com

 

  >> Misc.

New Invention

Invention allows trunking cold-hardy palms to be grown cheaply and quickly in zones 4/5/6.
For more information:

E-mail: steveroesch@ymail.com

 

  >> Plants, Seeds, and Flowers

FREEDOM TREE FARMS
Specializing in Edible Landscaping


Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Grapes and Fruit Trees. Bareroot and Container Grown.

Freedom Tree Farms LLC
www.freedomtreefarms.com
E-mail: sales@freedomtreefarms.com
Phone: (931) 467-3600
Fax: (931) 467-3062


Blueberry Nursery Stock

From Patio Pots to Edible Landscapes-
Blueberries can do it all.
50+ Varieties
Plants Available Now

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery
www.fallcreeknursery.com
Phone: (800) 538-3001

Liners

Dracaena in 72 tray .31 each. Dracaena in 512 tray 400 count .065 each. Vinca (3ppp) in 72 tray .35 each. Sprengeri in 392 tray 375 count .085 each, Sprengeri in 72 tray .31 each. Vernalized perennial plugs in 50 tray .38 each.

Barnes Greenhouse
3187 Main Road
Dunkirk, NY 14048
Tel: (716) 679-1069
Fax: (716) 672-4743


Vista Farms S.E.

Bougainvillea Liners - 30 varieties.
We are represented by most brokers.

PO Box 1834  Juana Diaz PR 00795
Tel: (787) 837-9077
Fax: (787) 837-5909
www.vistafarms.com

Seeds

Select Seeds

P.O. 319
Alamo, TX 78516
Tel: (800) 237-5326 or (956) 464-8663

Unrooted Hydrangea Cuttings

The largest collection for your selection. Phone or write for prices and varieties grown.

Oregon Hydrangea Company
15696 Hwy. 101 So.
Brookings OR 97415
Tel: (541) 469-3136
Fax: (541) 469-0563

 



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