Hi everyone, I recently moved to Steinbach, Manitoba, and I’m looking for job opportunities in my field. I have a Ph.D. in Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping) and experience in the industry, but right now, I am working in a basic job. I would appreciate any advice on where to apply for landscaping, floriculture, or horticulture research jobs, or if anyone knows of any openings in these areas. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi everyone, I've purchased some Olive pits as I'll be trying to grow my own indoors, and I noticed most of the seeds have these lines on them and some are grayish, are they defective? How do you tell if an Olive pit is viable for planting? One of the grayish seeds with the lines was cut in two and the seed inside was completely dead. Does this mean they're all like that, or did it die because of being exposed to air/cut in two? I tried googling around but didn't find much info. Thank you so much in advance 😊🌱

Would a southern live oak be able to grow and survive long term on Long Island // nyc ? I notice people growing southern magnolias here and they do just fine but I’m just wondering if anyone has or knows anyone who has tried it ?

I recently bought some aconite seeds to plant because I know the flower itself is highly poisonous. But what about the seeds? Are they just as toxic as the flowers?
Do I need to take precautions when handling them without gloves? And would it be dangerous if I accidentally ingested them?

Based on many failed attempts and reading the only actual study on control for this species I’ve settled on imazapyr 4 SL. It’s worked the best. Only done foliar application so far.

I still have a stubborn HUGE root network under my shed. I can’t do foliar application. Cut stem doesn’t seem effective with this species because the stems don’t lignify much but the roots do.

But I can see some substantial roots digging around the shed. As pictured, I want to try cutting the roots, using a long thin drill bit to drill into it, and apply the imazapyr + diesel to the cut.

Does anyone have experience actually fully eliminating bushkiller? This stuff is awful. Worst invasive I’ve ever dealt with.

Hi, I have a horticulture apprenticeship interview tomorrow and I’m very as it’s my dream job. Do you know any tips on passing the interview and remaining calm.

I live in Southern California. My yard has several eucalyptus trees throughout. I have been thinking of planting a Japanese maple, but I understand that eucalyptus impacts the soil in such a way that not everything can grow. Does anyone know if these trees are compatible?

Dear scientists with a green thumb and those who wanna be,

In the past few weeks I have been intensively researching house plants and everything that comes with it from nutrient uptake to primary and secondary growth. My goal: I would like to help them move from just surviving closer to their genetic potential.

As average plant owner, I have started my research with the path of least resistance: YouTube Videos. However, I noticed most YouTubers talk about their experience, and rarely go deeper than "that's worked for me" or "this plant likes". No why, no how, etc.

I have switched and started reading scientific papers and while my academic background (in a different area) makes me able to understand most papers after investing some serious time researching, they are usually too specific for what I am looking for.

As I have no real "scientific" knowledge of botany, I seem to find myself unable to find the median between "plant moms on YR" and "scientist publishing paper". (I am sure there are quite incredible & science-based plant-moms out there - I just haven't found them yet.)

I wanted to ask if any of you can recommend YouTube Channels or Podcasts which base their content on science (and experience) rather than just the latter. I would like to be able to trust a souce that backs their content with science, but is more enjoyable to consume than scientific papers. For this reason I thought it better to task here than in /r house plants

Thank you in advance!

TLDR: Looking for content on botany (and) houseplants that are science based and explanatory compared to "let's look at the new plants I bought".

Hello horticulture friends!! I am looking into starting an online horticulture cooperative. I find a large gap in resources for smaller operations, the only thing near me is farmers coop, but it is so focused on massive subsidized grain/chicken farms that it is little help or use to me and my operation. We need a coop that stocks more specific and specialty goods. Tariffs might become an issue soon and many small operations will be priced out, unless we pool buying power to buy directly from manufacturers at cheapest prices. I’ve got more ideas for member benefits, but supplies I think is going to be one of the most important. Anyone here have interest in something like this?

The old grass on the top layer is cleared. But there are roots deep under like 1ft deep.

What is the proper way to prepare surface. Ill be planting from seeds.

And how to dispose of the old grass in have in trash bags now bc trash bins are full?

Should I use Vermiculite, potting soil or rockwool to germinate these?

Hi everyone! I'm looking for some insight or personal advice on where to go after college. I'm currently on track to graduate next fall (2025) with three bachelor's degrees in production horticulture, environmental landscaping, and golf and sports turf management. I'm able to complete all of these in 2.5 years, and it's making me start to panic a little now that I only have 2 semesters left. I'm going to be graduating before I'm 21 and have no clue where I wanna go or specifically what I want to pursue in a career. I've worked a lot of different jobs over the course of high school and college (retail greenhouse, campus greenhouse, campus gardens, farmers market assistant director, city Hall assistant). I've enjoyed most all of these, but haven't felt a particular pull to anything. I also have no clue if I should try to be doing more before I graduate to try and figure something out.

I still feel like I have no clue what I'm doing and being an adult is hard. Any insight or advice is welcome and much appreciated 🩷

Had a cool professor wanted to get him something. Never got a vibe of what he would like. Wanted to do bonsai but i feel it might be too high maintenance. Preferably indoor stuff. Any suggestions?

I'm starting a native nursery in the Northeast US, and I'm in possession of a few tricky varieties of double dormant seeds.

While I plan to plant half my stock outdoors and wait 18+ months for nature to trigger germination, I'd like to learn acid scarification, develop cold stratification processes, and try to expedite my germination processes.

I already own The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation by Michael Dirr and Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines by William Cullina. Would love suggestions on books you think would be helpful, and academic resources you think are relevant. Not opposed to taking an online course, either.

Thank you!

Northern Illinois should I cut them down now Nov or wait til spring? Do they need other at all

Northern Illinois should I cut them down now Nov or wait til spring? Do they need other at all

Northern Illinois should I cut them down now Nov or wait til spring? Do they need other at all

I am 23 years old and have been working as a greenhouse mechanic here in the US. I am very interested in greenhouse automation (climate, irrigation, lighting,etc.). I have a lot of experience working with electrical schematics involving high and low voltage control systems as well as a decent amount of plumbing/heating. The greenhouses I have worked on here in the states are all run by Dutch men. From my understanding the Netherlands is the birth place of the greenhouse and greenhouse automation. I would love the oppurtunity to move there and learn from the best. A dream scenario would be to learn in the NL for a period of time and then travel on behalf of the company installing and maintaining their systems in the US and wherever else they are present in the world. This is just an idea, but I would appreciate any insight. I do not speak the native language, only english.

Has anyone every heard of a scenario like this?

Any ideas on who I would reach out to?