Firing on All Cylinders   Big Grower November 2007   By Darhiana Mateo
In California’s fast-paced, highly competitive market, big growers are pulled up to the line, engines running. But Colorama Nursery’s impressive variety, quality of product and keen business sense is giving this company a competitive edge. Ready, set, go!

All Eyes On The Horizon   Big Grower June 2007   By Meghan Boyer
With its long-range business view firmly in place, Floral Plant Growers has survived and thrived the transition from a family business to ownership by corporate investors.
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“It Takes Money To Make Money!”   Big Grower February 2007   By Meghan Boyer
DeLeon’s Bromeliads takes its cues from European production, uses plenty of automation and doesn’t scrimp on quality to stay at the forefront of specialty production.
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Costa Farms: Doing It All   Big Grower November 2006   Bridget White
Already one of the country’s largest growers, Costa is pretty busy these days juggling three major retail customers, planning a big move and expanding into yet another market.
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Hampshire Farms: Get Passionate About Perennials   Big Grower September 2006   By Bridget White
With a new merchandising program that charges as much as $35 for a 2-gal. perennial, this Midwestern grower is posting strong annual growth despite the added challenges of sending perennials to the mass merchants.
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