Stone Wool: The not-so-silent Contributor to Ontario Landfills
Did you know that over 150,000 tonnes of greenhouse waste are landfilled annually in the Leamington region alone? Of that total, an estimated 10–15% is stone wool. Stone wool is a material engineered for performance, but not for disposal. And as Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)…
Commercial Shamrock Production: How Growers Produce Retail-Ready Oxalis
Commercial shamrock production is far more strategic than its seasonal reputation suggests. While shamrocks are often associated with St. Patrick’s Day and symbols of luck, producing retail-ready Oxalis at scale requires precise environmental control, not chance. From lighting strategy and temperature management to irrigation and…
Four Innovative Ways Thermal Infrared Supports Ornamentals in Greenhouses
When growers think Infrared (IR) in LED grow lights, they picture far-red wavelengths that influence flowering, stretch, and morphology. But there’s another side to infrared: Thermal Infrared (800–1,000 nm). While it doesn’t fuel photosynthesis, it can help ornamental crops in ways that impact quality, timing,…