Sun Gro Horticulture will be at Farwest Portland 2018, the largest green industry show in the West. This year’s event will be held from August 22-24, 2018 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. We will be there with over 400 unique green industry exhibitors. This exciting event features a grower’s showcase, a new plant varieties showcase, workshops and seminars, and a new products showcase. There are also lots of fun and exciting networking events for its thousands of attendees.
African violets are beautiful, long-living house plants with showy flowers of purple, pink, lavender, or white that require specific growing conditions for good performance. The right soil is essential for good flowering and lasting success.
That’s why I choose Black Gold Natural & Organic African Violet Potting Mix when potting up my African Violets, Cape primrose, Gloxinia, or other soil-sensitive house plants.
Answer: What are you growing and where? In general, the organic matter in soilless growing mix breaks down over the years. Not only does it loose structure, causing it to hold less air and moisture, but it loses nutrients, so additional fertilization is always required. Potting mix has a useful lifespan of about 1 to 2 years, before it needs to be amended, added to, or replaced. This is particularly the case with outdoor container plantings.
Now in its 12th year, the Independent Garden Center Show will be held from August 14-16, 2018 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. It is the country’s only show dedicated to independent garden centers. Sun Gro Horticulture and Black Gold will be at the industry trade show, along with hundreds of other vendors, highlighting the best new products and services we have to offer. The event will also include great keynote speakers, educational seminars, tours, concerts and other networking events. This year’s keynote speakers are industry economist Dr. Charlie Hall, Daymond John of ABC TV’s hit series Shark Tank, and sales specialist, Bob Negen. Don’t miss it!
Looking for a superior mix for your cacti and succulents? Try Black Gold Cactus Mix? It has excellent drainage, yet holds enough water at the root zone for great growth.
Learn how to grow and harvest bumper crops of blackberries. These summer or fall fruits are some of the easiest fruit crops to grow!
Here’s everything you need to know to grow bountiful strawberries this season! We cover everything from different strawberry types, growing tips, and the most cost-effective way to buy them.
What is peat moss and why is it the most popular potting mix component for professional and home growers? Get the facts about peat moss here!
Discover how aged or composted bark is an enriching component used in many Sun Gro mixes! What makes it a good soil component and how does it improve plant growing? Learn more in this video.
What is perlite and why is it a key component of so many potting mixes? Learn all the facts about perlite and all the good things it does for growing plants.
