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New Video: Five Tips on Hydroponic Substrates
In a new video produced by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension (UF/IFAS), Dr. Paul Fisher interviews Shawn Mallen from A.M.A. Horticulture to discuss the different commercial substrates most commonly used in hydroponic production, the importance of air porosity, and compaction of substrates. Five Hydroponic Substrate Tips The most common......
Design thinking and horticulture: Interview with A.M.A.’s Ally DiMenna
A.M.A. has a new addition to our talented team. Join us in welcoming Ally DiMenna! Ally is bringing her design thinking, digital media, and customer service skills to our team as our Marketing & Customer Service Associate. She is currently attending Ryerson University for Business Management with a major in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. We sat......
‘Shared vision of innovation’: A.M.A. and BVB Substrates
The collaboration between BVB Substrates and A.M.A. Horticulture is unique and special. What ingredients make up this secret sauce? A shared commitment to forward-thinking, innovation, high-quality products, and working alongside growers. Together, we’re always learning, and always growing. Our relationship has its roots in a mutual passion for innovation. When we first got started in......
RootSmart reduces production cycle in grapes, researchers find
New study results show that the RootSmart propagation tray reduces the number of production days for grape vine propagators in Ontario from as long as 80 days down to 50 days. These findings come from a recent field trial conducted by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Lincoln, Ontario, which compared the RootSmart propagation......
Collaboration during COVID-19
2020 has been a challenging year for many in our industry. It has tested our endurance, patience and trust in one another. But in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that we’ve been inspired by is the incredible amount of collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship across our industry. Taken together, this approach to......
HC Companies Early Order Program on now!
You know what they say about the early bird. Make sure you don’t miss your chance to save big with the HC Companies early order program, on now until August 24th. Prepare for the coming season or stock up for next year, and enjoy big savings this summer and trusted, quality A.M.A. service. Place your......
Solution Spotlight: Mayca Container
Looking for a colourful, versatile container that goes from growing to decorative without breaking a sweat? Try the Mayca container from Desch’s Epla line-up. From Boxwood to Hydrangea, from bedding plants to grasses and greens, this dynamic container works well with whatever you’re growing. It is a traditional growing pot with a Y-base and bottom......
Epla brings colour to your container program
Colour matters when it comes to container success. A.M.A. can help you match your container colours to the latest fashion and homeware trends, with help from new Epla colour cards. Our partners at the always-innovative Desch Plantpak have launched a new digital magazine that showcases all 140 colours featured in Epla-brand containers, including a number......
Al’s Flower Pouch sponsoring first-ever #VirtualBrainTumourWalk
On June 27, 2020, every time you use the hashtag #VirtualBrainTumourWalk, Al's Flower Pouch by A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. will donate 27 cents to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. ...
Going Wild Over Native Plants
Native plant experts share insights on what makes native plants special, what species to look for, and why they are an important part of eco-conscious horticulture....