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Thinking Ahead: Valentine’s Day
Orchids vs. Cut Flowers Read More
How to Speak Orchid
Branches (n) – The offshoots from the spikes. Each spike can greatly vary on the number and volume of branches it has. This is usually a result of growing conditions and breeding. Read More
The Battle of the Bagrada Beetle
As plant-lovers, many of us have had our share of encounters with aphids. However, there is another bug that has proven to be an even larger headache over the past 3 years. The Bagrada bug (Bagrada hilaris) is an invasive species that has recently found its way from its native homelands of Africa, India and Pakistan. Read More
Rocket Farms Open House
We often receive requests from those wanting to check out our greenhouses firsthand, so I'm excited to announce that we are hosting an open house this Saturday, June 18th! Along with other Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers, we will be hosting tours of the greenhouse and mini-classes on orchids, herbs, and sustainability from 9am-4pm. A detailed schedule of what is happening when is below. Read More
Orchid Spotting in Panama
As much as I adore living on California’s beautiful Central Coast, I got bit by the travel bug about ten years back and LOVE exploring new places. So when a good friend announced that she’d be getting married on the beach in Costa Rica, I immediately ran out to buy travel books and start planning! We ended up spending time in neighboring Panama as well, and while I think many people associate those countries with gorgeous beaches (and Panama with its famous canal), we were probably most impressed with the incredible plant life that we saw. Read More
The Return of Quality
I just returned from the IPM trade show in Essen, Germany, Europe’s annual gathering of growers and suppliers for the horticultural industry and a showcase for new designs, products and ideas. The mood was incredibly upbeat and attendance at an all-time high. Rocket Farms attends this show every two years to spot new trends and to get design ideas for our customers Read More
Warming Up Our Green Thumbs
All this incredible weather we’ve had in California sure makes me want to get my fingers in the dirt and start planting things in the yard. It might be a tad bit premature since many of the trees are only just now losing most of their leaves, meaning we have plenty of winter looming ahead. Still, it’s hard to ignore wanting to plant when temperatures are almost 70 degrees outside. Read More
Presenting our Poinsettias!
Late Fall is always an exciting time of year at Rocket Farms: bright yet crisply cool mornings, leaves changing, and the shift to poinsettias taking over our greenhouses. Our staff has been working hard to get these festive plants ready to join you for the holidays... and I think you'll be pleased with the results! Take a peek at the video below for a little preview. Read More
Beneficial Insects
In an effort to use fewer chemicals, Rocket Farms recently began utilizing beneficial insects as part of a biological crop protection plan. Greenhouse crops can be sensitive to a variety of pests, and the more diverse your crops are the more diverse the insects that are attracted to them. The traditional reactive approach would be to wait for pests to appear and then apply the appropriate chemical to control them. Read More
Sustainability: Standards, Challenges, and Where It's Headed
Sustainability has become a big buzzword in agriculture lately as more growers and suppliers seek out ways to have less impact on the planet. As recognized by our recent Veriflora certification, Rocket Farms has actively sought out sustainable practices for a long time, and it’s an issue we genuinely care about. Read More
Recent Posts
- Thinking Ahead: Valentine’s Day 26-Jan-2012
- How to Speak Orchid 24-Jan-2012
- The Battle of the Bagrada Beetle 17-Oct-2011
- Rocket Farms Open House 15-Jun-2011
- Orchid Spotting in Panama 23-Mar-2011
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