In The Spotlight

Hanwha Techwin Helping IGE Stay at the Top of the Horticulture Market

May 17, 2021

Founded in 2016 by Chris Mayer and Bruce Zierk and headquartered in Sycamore, IL, Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE) is known as the premier equipment supplier to commercial growers throughout North America that specializes in building custom “Made in the USA” Ebb & Flow greenhouse benches, matching expanded metal benches, grow racking systems, airflow solutions, lighting […]

The Future For School Gardens

September 30, 2020

You probably have seen one. A raised garden box brimming with tomatoes and herbs on the grounds at your neighborhood school. School gardens have exploded across the country over the last decade and are bringing numerous benefits to the kids they serve. From increased nutrition knowledge to higher consumption rates of healthy food to greater […]

Hydro Gardening Increases Students’ Interest In Stem School

September 21, 2020

With a goal of connecting more students across the country to indoor gardening opportunities, The Scotts-Miracle Gro Foundation, Hawthorne Gardening Company and National Farm to School Network have launched a pilot project to integrate hydroponic growing systems into classrooms and science curricula this school year.Halfway into the pilot year the hydroponic gardens are overflowing and […]

Microgreens Production

July 29, 2020

Microgreens can be a great option when selecting a product to start a small business or to expand your current market. Why? Microgreens are relatively easy to grow in comparison to other crops and cycles are very short. Therefore, you can quickly learn and improve your production technique, correct mistakes and become a good microgreens […]

Cultivate ’20 Virtual

July 27, 2020

IGE was part of the Virtual version of Cultivate in 2020. Cultivate’20 Virtual is an 100% online event that brings you the high-quality learning and peer-to-peer engagement that you’ve always received at Cultivate. From world-class education sessions, to on-line discussion forums, to making new connections with exhibitors. For nearly 100 years, Cultivate has been known […]