Growth Industry Podcast

Editors Patrick Coleman and Matt McClellan take a deep dive into their magazines’ State of the Industry Reports, covering the entire horticulture supply chain. Get answers to your burning questions about labor, crops, profits and much more.

Mark Davis and Matt Stuppy join the GIE Media Horticulture Group's podcast to discuss Atlas Greenhouse's acquisition of Stuppy Greenhouse.

Find out how Leading Women of Horticulture and Garden Center Conference & Expo speaker Linsay Chavez of Arizona's Four Arrows Garden grew her business from a driveway plant stand to a destination retailer in just three years.

Find out why the 75-year-old organization changed its name, why young horticulturists should consider attending their local region's meeting, and what to expect on the massive 2026 IPPS International Tour.

Chuck Hutchison shares the lessons he learned from legendary football coach Woody Hayes while winning a national championship at Ohio State University, his journey from playing in the NFL to becoming the creator of a Smithsonian-lauded garden, and much more.

Matt Mika, vice president of advocacy and government affairs for AmericanHort, joins the podcast to discuss the Impact Washington Fly-In Summit, changes to H-2A, chances for a new Farm Bill and how the government shutdown will affect it all.

In our sixth episode, the GIE Media Horticulture Group traveled to Columbus, Ohio, for Cultivate'25, with editors Matt McClellan and Patrick Coleman connecting with several industry leaders in our booth to discuss highlights from the show floor.

In our fifth episode, our editors share their top picks from California Spring Trials 2025.

Emily Showalter, chief of human resources at Willoway Nurseries and part of the third generation of ownership, discusses how the company her grandparents founded has evolved during the past 70-plus years.