Millcreek Gardens is proud to recognize Lyndsey Zinni, Growing Operations & Nursery Supervisor, and Ryan Motzko, Section Grower – Annuals & Shrubs, for successfully earning the AmericanHort Greenhouse Section Grower Certification—a nationally recognized credential designed to strengthen expertise in modern greenhouse production.
This rigorous program, taught by experienced horticulture professionals, equips growers with advanced technical skills, business knowledge, and the scientific understanding needed to improve plant health, optimize workflows, and enhance overall production efficiency.
What This Certification Means
The AmericanHort Greenhouse Section Grower Certification helps growers elevate their knowledge through:
- Advanced horticultural training in plant nutrition, fertility management, pest and disease control, and crop scheduling
- Applying scientific principles to make data-driven growing decisions
- Understanding the business and financial components of greenhouse operations
- Deepening knowledge of the “why” behind greenhouse techniques
- Developing expertise in plant health strategies, including nutrition, fertility, and pest management
- Learning to optimize plant performance, yields, and operational efficiency
By completing the program, Lyndsey and Ryan have demonstrated their dedication to continuous learning and excellence in greenhouse production—directly benefiting the quality and consistency of the crops we grow at Millcreek Gardens.
What the Program Covers
The certification includes three advanced modules:
Module One: Substrate, Nutrition & Growth Management
Growers learn to:
- Understand greenhouse substrates
- Develop effective nutrient management strategies
- Master propagation and acclimation techniques
- Support strong, healthy plant growth
Module Two: Pest, Disease & Water Quality Management
Focused on:
- Plant growth regulators
- Water management and quality
- Pest scouting and disease prevention
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies
Module Three: Optimizing Greenhouse Efficiency in Lighting, Quality Control & Business
Growers explore:
- Advanced lighting techniques
- Quality control systems
- Crop scheduling
- Financial and business components that connect production decisions to profitability
Commitment to Growing Better—Together
We are incredibly proud of Lyndsey and Ryan for their hard work and dedication. Their new expertise strengthens our growing team, enhances plant quality, and helps us continue delivering healthy, vibrant plants to our customers.
Please join us in congratulating them on this outstanding achievement!