Ep. 68: Get to Know Your Greenhouse

Tim Hionis co-owns Hionis Greenhouses with his three brothers. He has been growing annual bedding plants, containers and hanging baskets, Spring Flowering bulbs, Holiday Plants, and much more for over 45 years in the industry. With over 10 acres of indoor production facilities and 110 acres of outdoor production, Hionis is in on the leading edge of industries needs and expectations. Located in the heart of New Jersey, Hionis easily can supply the tri-state area of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Eastern Pennsylvania. Hionis proudly supports the independent Garden and Home Center, Landscape Professionals, Local Farm Markets and outlets and many more in the industry. Hionis Greenhouses was the first greenhouses allowed by the NJ Department of Agriculture to put the Jersey Grown Logo on Annuals.Before it was only allowed on Perennials and Nursery Stock.In this episode Tim discusses: -How to work with a grower instead of running all over the place buying from several nurseries or garden centers -Which plants consumers are asking for -Which plants bloom the longest -Which plants are more disease resistant -The process of propagating plants -What it's like being a grower and systems needed to succeed as a grower -Fertilizing and deadheading to extend bloom timeFor more information, visit www.hionisgreenhouses.com.