FFA Support Links

This is the beginning of our support page for FFA who are growing ornamental bedding plants. We will be adding links and new pages as often as possible, but we need to hear from you. We need to know what information you need or specific questions you have. So please Contact Us with your question and we will do our best to get that information posted here for everyone to see and learn from.

GROWING

University of Arkansas
Ball FloraPlant
- BFP TV - An online learning experience via video commentary and education from Ball FloraPlant product and sales managers
- Ball FloraPlant’s YouTube Channel
Greenhouse Grower Magazine- There are a lot of great articles on growing ornamental bedding plants. Below are just a few that are available.
- Production
Greenhouse Grower Magazine Podcasts and Webinars aka GGTV
- GGTV Webinars - Webinars are a great way to learn without leaving your desk. Access recorded versions of GGTV’s live webinars here.
- GGTV First Person Channel - It’s the next best thing to being there. Visit Greenhouse Grower’s First Person channel for insightful video interviews, greenhouse tour footage and more.
- GGTV FloriCAST Channel - Stay on the cutting edge with regular podcasts on real-time production issues and industry news. FloriCAST is a solution-centric podcast on greenhouse production issues.
- GGTV The Supply Channel - Check out the Supply Channel for informative and instructional clips from suppliers.
Greenhouse Management Magazine
- Using Rice Hulls In Growing Media
Fresh Air Forum- Greenhouse and Nursery Grower Social Network
- Rice Hulls vs. Perlite
Perlite Institute, Inc -The Perlite Institute Inc. is an international trade association which establishes product standards and specifications, and which encourages the development of new product uses through research.
- Perlite Growing Media Product Information
- Rice Hulls vs. Perlite and Vermiculite As A Growing Media Component