Kelli Rodda

1 month ago | greenhousemag.com | Kelli Rodda

The Federation of Employers and Workers (FEWA) along with several allied organizations filed a lawsuit on behalf of the H-2 community against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over a new rule governing the H-2A and H-2B guest worker visa programs. Federation of Employers and Workers of America et al v. Mayorkas et al challenges a final rule issued by the Biden administration in December 2024 that went into effect Jan. 17, 2025.

2 months ago | greenhousemag.com | Kelli Rodda

For the past decade, Seed Your Future has helped introduce thousands of students and educators to the eclectic world of horticulture and its diverse career opportunities. It’s a world largely unknown to so many — too many — students at a time when horticulture is urgently looking for the next generation of leaders. With an energized look at the next five years, the organization has unveiled a strategic plan that includes new awareness campaigns and enhanced workforce data collection.

Jan 6, 2025 | greenhousemag.com | Kelli Rodda

An unconventional team of horticulture pros and bioengineers have sparked a glimmering curiosity among consumers with the release of the Firefly petunia, touted as the world’s first commercially available glow-in-the-dark plant. During the day, Firefly looks like a basic white petunia. But in the dark, Firefly exudes a luminescence from the roots up to the flowers. Every part of this bioengineered plant is capable of glowing.

Nov 5, 2024 | greenhousemag.com | Kelli Rodda

Brent Horvath, plant breeder and second-generation owner of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, almost tinkered with engines instead of plants. Despite growing up in the green industry and working at his family’s garden center and landscape firm, his love of muscle cars — specifically his ’69 Camaro Z28 — pushed him toward a career as a mechanic. But a horticulture class steered him back onto the road to plants when he realized how easy the subject was for him.

Jul 14, 2024 | greenhousemag.com | Kelli Rodda |HILA Class

David van Wingerden possessed a servant’s heart, and he spent his entire adult life in service to others. Whether it was a friend, family member, co-worker, competitor or complete stranger, he treasured helping others. Relationships mattered to him, and he took the time to nurture them. David’s love for his fellow man was genuine. David’s passing from acute myeloid leukemia in January 2024 is still painful to so many in the global horticulture trade.