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Stage 3 plantlets now available and on display at Cultivate!

Stage 3 plantlets now available and on display ...

With the latest tariff increases, Stage 3s are a cost-saving option that also offer flexibility in your propagation. Come see them up close and learn how they can help you save...

Stage 3 plantlets now available and on display ...

With the latest tariff increases, Stage 3s are a cost-saving option that also offer flexibility in your propagation. Come see them up close and learn how they can help you save...

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NEW! Agapanthus ‘Getty White’

NEW! Agapanthus ‘Getty White’

Agapanthus ‘Getty White’ is not just beautiful, it’s functional. This drought-tolerant favorite is excellent for erosion control, especially in large-scale landscape settings. A graceful, long-blooming variety, Agapanthus 'Getty White' produces elegant...

NEW! Agapanthus ‘Getty White’

Agapanthus ‘Getty White’ is not just beautiful, it’s functional. This drought-tolerant favorite is excellent for erosion control, especially in large-scale landscape settings. A graceful, long-blooming variety, Agapanthus 'Getty White' produces elegant...

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Staff Spotlight: Robin Mayes

Staff Spotlight: Robin Mayes

This week, we’re excited to feature a SUPER special member of the MGNliners team: Ms. Robin! Robin has been with us since 1991, making her the longest-serving employee in the lab....

Staff Spotlight: Robin Mayes

This week, we’re excited to feature a SUPER special member of the MGNliners team: Ms. Robin! Robin has been with us since 1991, making her the longest-serving employee in the lab....

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Yucca 'Bright Star' Now Available as Stage 3 Plantlets and 72-Cell Liners

Yucca 'Bright Star' Now Available as Stage 3 Pl...

We’re excited to announce that Yucca gloriosa ‘Bright Star’ is now available from MGNLiners as both Stage 3 plantlets and fully rooted liners in 72-cell trays! This gorgeous variety is a...

Yucca 'Bright Star' Now Available as Stage 3 Pl...

We’re excited to announce that Yucca gloriosa ‘Bright Star’ is now available from MGNLiners as both Stage 3 plantlets and fully rooted liners in 72-cell trays! This gorgeous variety is a...

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See What’s Growing at Cultivate

See What’s Growing at Cultivate

MGNLiners is headed to Cultivate in Columbus, Ohio, from July 13 to 16, and we’re excited to connect with industry friends old and new. You’ll find us at Booth #3313,...

See What’s Growing at Cultivate

MGNLiners is headed to Cultivate in Columbus, Ohio, from July 13 to 16, and we’re excited to connect with industry friends old and new. You’ll find us at Booth #3313,...

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?

We are well-known nationwide for our Nandina domestica liners because we have been growing them in our lab and greenhouses since the late 1970s, hold several patents, and are the...

Did You Know?

We are well-known nationwide for our Nandina domestica liners because we have been growing them in our lab and greenhouses since the late 1970s, hold several patents, and are the...

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MGNLiners is Heading to Cultivate'25!

MGNLiners is Heading to Cultivate'25!

Join us in Columbus, Ohio, from July 12–15, 2025. Event: Cultivate'25Dates: July 12–15, 2025Location: Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OHMGNLiners Booth: 3313 Stop by and say "Hi"! We love to chat TC with...

MGNLiners is Heading to Cultivate'25!

Join us in Columbus, Ohio, from July 12–15, 2025. Event: Cultivate'25Dates: July 12–15, 2025Location: Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OHMGNLiners Booth: 3313 Stop by and say "Hi"! We love to chat TC with...

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Consistent. Compact. Clean.

Consistent. Compact. Clean.

Nandina isn’t the newest kid on the block. But it’s still one of the most reliable and versatile evergreen shrubs for color, structure, and low-maintenance planting. MGNLiners offers a TC Nandina...

Consistent. Compact. Clean.

Nandina isn’t the newest kid on the block. But it’s still one of the most reliable and versatile evergreen shrubs for color, structure, and low-maintenance planting. MGNLiners offers a TC Nandina...

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From Lab to Landscape

From Lab to Landscape

At MGNLiners, we grow a strong lineup of tissue-cultured Yucca perfect for hot climates, high-impact landscapes, and modern designs.   These varieties offer dramatic form, evergreen foliage, and exceptional durability...

From Lab to Landscape

At MGNLiners, we grow a strong lineup of tissue-cultured Yucca perfect for hot climates, high-impact landscapes, and modern designs.   These varieties offer dramatic form, evergreen foliage, and exceptional durability...

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Agapanthus orientalis ‘PMN06’ Queen Mum PPAF ON SALE NOW

Agapanthus orientalis ‘PMN06’ Queen Mum PPAF ON...

An eye-catching Agapanthus to rule them all! This stunning, large stalk with white and blue dual-colored, trumpet-shaped flower heads is perfect for any setting. The clusters bloom in summer and are...

Agapanthus orientalis ‘PMN06’ Queen Mum PPAF ON...

An eye-catching Agapanthus to rule them all! This stunning, large stalk with white and blue dual-colored, trumpet-shaped flower heads is perfect for any setting. The clusters bloom in summer and are...

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Summer Shipping Success

Summer Shipping Success

At MGNliners, we’ve dialed in our summer shipping to keep your plants arriving healthy, hydrated, and strong, (even when the weather turns up the heat.) We target a 2 to...

Summer Shipping Success

At MGNliners, we’ve dialed in our summer shipping to keep your plants arriving healthy, hydrated, and strong, (even when the weather turns up the heat.) We target a 2 to...

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Why We're Best in Grass — Part 2!

Why We're Best in Grass — Part 2!

At Magnolia Gardens Nursery, we are proud to own commercial TC propagation methodologies of high-value grasses, including sugarcane, bamboo, and a diverse range of other ornamental varieties.  Magnolia Gardens has...

Why We're Best in Grass — Part 2!

At Magnolia Gardens Nursery, we are proud to own commercial TC propagation methodologies of high-value grasses, including sugarcane, bamboo, and a diverse range of other ornamental varieties.  Magnolia Gardens has...

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Coming Soon - Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'

Coming Soon - Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cl...

We have been working hard behind the scenes to bring this awesome variety to you! This beautiful grass has upright blue-green foliage topped with airy, white plumes. ‘White Cloud’ adds...

Coming Soon - Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cl...

We have been working hard behind the scenes to bring this awesome variety to you! This beautiful grass has upright blue-green foliage topped with airy, white plumes. ‘White Cloud’ adds...

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Dianella 'Variegata’ Liners Ready to Ship

Dianella 'Variegata’ Liners Ready to Ship

With sword-shaped, glossy-green leaves highlighted with creamy white margins, Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' is one of our favorite foliage plants for texture and contrast. This evergreen perennial forms a tidy, clumping...

Dianella 'Variegata’ Liners Ready to Ship

With sword-shaped, glossy-green leaves highlighted with creamy white margins, Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' is one of our favorite foliage plants for texture and contrast. This evergreen perennial forms a tidy, clumping...

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Now Booking for Spring 2026

Now Booking for Spring 2026

Pre-book these NOW for Spring 2026. First come, first served. Here are some of the fresh crops: - Agave americana: drought-tolerant beauty- Agave geminiflora: fine-textured succulent- Callistemon viminalis 'Little John':...

Now Booking for Spring 2026

Pre-book these NOW for Spring 2026. First come, first served. Here are some of the fresh crops: - Agave americana: drought-tolerant beauty- Agave geminiflora: fine-textured succulent- Callistemon viminalis 'Little John':...

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Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder what it takes to produce clean, vigorous, and uniform liners? Here's a peek behind the scenes at MGNLiners, where science, skill, and care come together in every single...

Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder what it takes to produce clean, vigorous, and uniform liners? Here's a peek behind the scenes at MGNLiners, where science, skill, and care come together in every single...

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Magic Multiplication

Magic Multiplication

To prepare plants for TC propagation, they first undergo a sterilization process to eliminate bacteria, fungi, and any pathogens. This ensures a clean, controlled environment free of nutrient competition.  ...

Magic Multiplication

To prepare plants for TC propagation, they first undergo a sterilization process to eliminate bacteria, fungi, and any pathogens. This ensures a clean, controlled environment free of nutrient competition.  ...

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Coming Soon: Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow'

Coming Soon: Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow'

We’re excited to share that Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow' is currently in production right now in our lab! This drought-tolerant beauty is making its way through the tissue culture process, and...

Coming Soon: Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow'

We’re excited to share that Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow' is currently in production right now in our lab! This drought-tolerant beauty is making its way through the tissue culture process, and...

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Where the Magic Happens

Where the Magic Happens

Is international market uncertainty putting pressure on your business?   We understand! Fluctuating tariffs, shipping delays, and rising costs can make planning and procurement difficult. As a domestic lab based...

Where the Magic Happens

Is international market uncertainty putting pressure on your business?   We understand! Fluctuating tariffs, shipping delays, and rising costs can make planning and procurement difficult. As a domestic lab based...

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Staff Spotlight: José Pest Control & Packing Pro

Staff Spotlight: José Pest Control & Packing Pro

If you've ever received a clean, healthy liner from MGNLiners, there's a good chance José had a hand in it! As part of our pest control and packing team, José...

Staff Spotlight: José Pest Control & Packing Pro

If you've ever received a clean, healthy liner from MGNLiners, there's a good chance José had a hand in it! As part of our pest control and packing team, José...

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Skip the Tariffs

Skip the Tariffs

Is international market uncertainty putting pressure on your business?   We understand! Fluctuating tariffs, shipping delays, and rising costs can make planning and procurement difficult. As a domestic lab based...

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Skip the Tariffs

Is international market uncertainty putting pressure on your business?   We understand! Fluctuating tariffs, shipping delays, and rising costs can make planning and procurement difficult. As a domestic lab based...

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Tissue Culture: Even Better Than Compound Interest!

Tissue Culture: Even Better Than Compound Inter...

Tissue culture (TC) as a plant propagation method offers incredible advantages, especially for scaling production efficiently and reliably. But what makes it truly remarkable is its exponential multiplication power—so much...

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Tissue Culture: Even Better Than Compound Inter...

Tissue culture (TC) as a plant propagation method offers incredible advantages, especially for scaling production efficiently and reliably. But what makes it truly remarkable is its exponential multiplication power—so much...

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Limited Quantities Available

Limited Quantities Available

We’ve got new crops in the house and ready to ship. Quantities are limited. When these are gone, they're gone!   Here’s what’s ready now:   Ilex 'Burford Nana' –...

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Limited Quantities Available

We’ve got new crops in the house and ready to ship. Quantities are limited. When these are gone, they're gone!   Here’s what’s ready now:   Ilex 'Burford Nana' –...

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24ct Liners Now Available

24ct Liners Now Available

  You asked, we listened! We’re expanding our offerings to include 24ct liners for select varieties, available for September booking.   Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria Agave) – A striking, compact...

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24ct Liners Now Available

  You asked, we listened! We’re expanding our offerings to include 24ct liners for select varieties, available for September booking.   Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria Agave) – A striking, compact...

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Special Pricing!

Special Pricing!

Take advantage of these special prices on Alpinia zerumbet liners while supplies last!   Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' – Bold, striped foliage with tropical appeal. Now only $1.40 per plant  ...

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Special Pricing!

Take advantage of these special prices on Alpinia zerumbet liners while supplies last!   Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' – Bold, striped foliage with tropical appeal. Now only $1.40 per plant  ...

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NOW ON SALE!

NOW ON SALE!

Agave celsii 'Nova' is a distinctive succulent that brings a touch of elegance to any environment. Its compact size and striking blue-green leaves make 'Nova' a standout choice for both...

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NOW ON SALE!

Agave celsii 'Nova' is a distinctive succulent that brings a touch of elegance to any environment. Its compact size and striking blue-green leaves make 'Nova' a standout choice for both...

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Explore Our New Ornamental Grasses Collection

Explore Our New Ornamental Grasses Collection

  MGNliners is proud to announce the launch of our new Ornamental Grasses collection, now available on our website! With our patented Tissue Culture protocol, we deliver thriving grasses that...

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Explore Our New Ornamental Grasses Collection

  MGNliners is proud to announce the launch of our new Ornamental Grasses collection, now available on our website! With our patented Tissue Culture protocol, we deliver thriving grasses that...

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NEW VARIETY ALERT!

NEW VARIETY ALERT!

Did you know that Bamboo is considered a grass? It is! Our lab has been working hard using our patented grass protocol to bring this fun variety to our line...

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NEW VARIETY ALERT!

Did you know that Bamboo is considered a grass? It is! Our lab has been working hard using our patented grass protocol to bring this fun variety to our line...

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Best in Grass

Best in Grass

At MGNliners, we’ve perfected the science of superior grass production with our PATENTED Tissue Culture protocol.   This innovative method ensures genetically consistent, disease-free, and vigorous plants from the start,...

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Best in Grass

At MGNliners, we’ve perfected the science of superior grass production with our PATENTED Tissue Culture protocol.   This innovative method ensures genetically consistent, disease-free, and vigorous plants from the start,...

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THIS JUST IN

THIS JUST IN

Yucca 'Bright Star' is a low-maintenance perennial with sword-like leaves. This new variegated variety has bright-yellow margins that soften to creamy white as they mature, creating an elegant contrast against...

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THIS JUST IN

Yucca 'Bright Star' is a low-maintenance perennial with sword-like leaves. This new variegated variety has bright-yellow margins that soften to creamy white as they mature, creating an elegant contrast against...

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New Plant Alert!  Agapanthus 'Getty White'

New Plant Alert! Agapanthus 'Getty White'

We are excited to offer Agapanthus 'Getty White'! This is a beautiful, evergreen perennial loved for its large clusters of white flowers that rise above strap-like foliage. It blooms from...

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New Plant Alert! Agapanthus 'Getty White'

We are excited to offer Agapanthus 'Getty White'! This is a beautiful, evergreen perennial loved for its large clusters of white flowers that rise above strap-like foliage. It blooms from...

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Staff Spotlight: Rachel Allphin MGN

Staff Spotlight: Rachel Allphin MGN

What’s your favorite part of your job? My customers! I truly work with the most amazing people. I am sincerely excited each time I am able to catchup in person...

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Staff Spotlight: Rachel Allphin MGN

What’s your favorite part of your job? My customers! I truly work with the most amazing people. I am sincerely excited each time I am able to catchup in person...

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Shipping: Here’s What You Need to Know

Shipping: Here’s What You Need to Know

We live in Texas, it’s hot! Plus, if the weather chills out, we've got just a few greenhouses to help keep us toasty warm and on track. 😉   That...

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Shipping: Here’s What You Need to Know

We live in Texas, it’s hot! Plus, if the weather chills out, we've got just a few greenhouses to help keep us toasty warm and on track. 😉   That...

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Your Feedback = Free Plants!

Your Feedback = Free Plants!

We want to hear from YOU! When you share a testimonial about your experience with MGNliners, we’ll thank you with two free trays on your next shipment.   Your feedback not...

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Your Feedback = Free Plants!

We want to hear from YOU! When you share a testimonial about your experience with MGNliners, we’ll thank you with two free trays on your next shipment.   Your feedback not...

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Yucca filamentosa ‘Sapphire Skies’ – Shipping this July

Yucca filamentosa ‘Sapphire Skies’ – Shipping t...

  MGNliners is so excited to offer Yucca filamentosa ‘Sapphire Skies’, a highly sought-after variety with powder-blue foliage that holds its color all year long. This unusual, drought-tolerant perennial shines...

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Yucca filamentosa ‘Sapphire Skies’ – Shipping t...

  MGNliners is so excited to offer Yucca filamentosa ‘Sapphire Skies’, a highly sought-after variety with powder-blue foliage that holds its color all year long. This unusual, drought-tolerant perennial shines...

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Limited Stock!

Limited Stock!

MGNliners is offering Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ at a special price of just $1.40 per plant! Sold in 72-cell trays, these gorgeous variegated shell ginger liners bring bold tropical foliage to...

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Limited Stock!

MGNliners is offering Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ at a special price of just $1.40 per plant! Sold in 72-cell trays, these gorgeous variegated shell ginger liners bring bold tropical foliage to...

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Did Someone Say DISCOUNT?

Did Someone Say DISCOUNT?

Repeat customers get rewards! All our accounts are reviewed on an annual basis. Discounts are given based on purchases made the year prior or if to customer’s advantage, year to...

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Did Someone Say DISCOUNT?

Repeat customers get rewards! All our accounts are reviewed on an annual basis. Discounts are given based on purchases made the year prior or if to customer’s advantage, year to...

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Staff Spotlight: Johanna – The Shipping Guru

Staff Spotlight: Johanna – The Shipping Guru

If you’ve ever received an order from MGNliners on time and in stellar condition, you have Johanna to thank! As the leader of our shipping department, Johanna ensures that every...

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Staff Spotlight: Johanna – The Shipping Guru

If you’ve ever received an order from MGNliners on time and in stellar condition, you have Johanna to thank! As the leader of our shipping department, Johanna ensures that every...

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Stage 3 TC, Grown Right Here in the U.S.

Stage 3 TC, Grown Right Here in the U.S.

MGNliners is excited to introduce our latest offering: Stage 3 TC, produced with the highest standards in our Houston, Texas lab. Working with a United States lab means you get...

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Stage 3 TC, Grown Right Here in the U.S.

MGNliners is excited to introduce our latest offering: Stage 3 TC, produced with the highest standards in our Houston, Texas lab. Working with a United States lab means you get...

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Let’s Bring Your Plant Discovery to Life!

Let’s Bring Your Plant Discovery to Life!

Spotted something special? If you discover a unique plant and see its potential for becoming the next big variety, we’re here to help you bring it to life.   At...

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Let’s Bring Your Plant Discovery to Life!

Spotted something special? If you discover a unique plant and see its potential for becoming the next big variety, we’re here to help you bring it to life.   At...

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Staff Spotlight: Samantha Walker

Staff Spotlight: Samantha Walker

  Meet Samantha Walker, our awesome Accounts Receivable & Office Administrator at MGNliners! Samantha keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.   When she’s not at work, you’ll find her...

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Staff Spotlight: Samantha Walker

  Meet Samantha Walker, our awesome Accounts Receivable & Office Administrator at MGNliners! Samantha keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.   When she’s not at work, you’ll find her...

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Staff Spotlight: Sandra Pantoja

Staff Spotlight: Sandra Pantoja

Meet Sandra Pantoja, our dedicated Media Dispenser at Magnolia Gardens Lab. As part of the MGNliners team, Sandra plays a crucial role in ensuring our tissue culture process runs smoothly. ...

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Staff Spotlight: Sandra Pantoja

Meet Sandra Pantoja, our dedicated Media Dispenser at Magnolia Gardens Lab. As part of the MGNliners team, Sandra plays a crucial role in ensuring our tissue culture process runs smoothly. ...

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Perfectly Replicated

Perfectly Replicated

Did you know we can help you replicate your clean stock plants? Send us your virus-screened plants, and we’ll put them through our trusted tissue culture process. The result? Virus-free...

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Perfectly Replicated

Did you know we can help you replicate your clean stock plants? Send us your virus-screened plants, and we’ll put them through our trusted tissue culture process. The result? Virus-free...

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Staff Spotlight: Doris Hernandez

Staff Spotlight: Doris Hernandez

Doris Hernandez has been a valued member of the MGN Liners team for 10 years, currently serving as our Greenhouse Team Leader.   Doris takes great pride in nurturing some...

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Staff Spotlight: Doris Hernandez

Doris Hernandez has been a valued member of the MGN Liners team for 10 years, currently serving as our Greenhouse Team Leader.   Doris takes great pride in nurturing some...

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Fire-Resistant and Fabulous

Fire-Resistant and Fabulous

Did you know that Agave and succulents are heroes in wildfire prevention?   Homeowners are seeking out these drought-tolerant plants as green fuel breaks to slow the spread of wildfires....

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Fire-Resistant and Fabulous

Did you know that Agave and succulents are heroes in wildfire prevention?   Homeowners are seeking out these drought-tolerant plants as green fuel breaks to slow the spread of wildfires....

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Why Tissue Culture Liners Are Worth It

Why Tissue Culture Liners Are Worth It

When it comes to cost, tissue culture liners might seem more expensive at first glance. But let's look at the long-term value and performance.   Take Yucca, for example. Dividing...

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Why Tissue Culture Liners Are Worth It

When it comes to cost, tissue culture liners might seem more expensive at first glance. But let's look at the long-term value and performance.   Take Yucca, for example. Dividing...

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Staff Spotlight: Lizeth & Sofia Castillo

Staff Spotlight: Lizeth & Sofia Castillo

In this blog post we’re thrilled to feature two sisters who work in both our Lab AND on our Greenhouse Grading Team: Lizeth and Sofia Castillo!   Lizeth Castillo Favorite Plant:...

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Staff Spotlight: Lizeth & Sofia Castillo

In this blog post we’re thrilled to feature two sisters who work in both our Lab AND on our Greenhouse Grading Team: Lizeth and Sofia Castillo!   Lizeth Castillo Favorite Plant:...

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Are nandinas a profitable crop?

Are nandinas a profitable crop?

I recently attended the MANTS show in Baltimore. This year, MANTS welcomed 10,460 attendees and had 900 exhibitors. It was a big and well-attended show despite receiving an average of...

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Are nandinas a profitable crop?

I recently attended the MANTS show in Baltimore. This year, MANTS welcomed 10,460 attendees and had 900 exhibitors. It was a big and well-attended show despite receiving an average of...

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Meet us at NORCAL!

Meet us at NORCAL!

We’re excited to announce that MGN Liners will be at the NORCAL Landscape & Nursery Show next week! Come see us at Booth #237 to chat, explore our premium liner...

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Meet us at NORCAL!

We’re excited to announce that MGN Liners will be at the NORCAL Landscape & Nursery Show next week! Come see us at Booth #237 to chat, explore our premium liner...

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Staff Spotlight: Jerrin Victor

Staff Spotlight: Jerrin Victor

At MGN Liners, ​innovation meets expertise with Jerrin Victor, our Corporate Director of Science and Technology. Jerrin’s passion for advancing tissue culture technology ensures we stay at the forefront of...

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Staff Spotlight: Jerrin Victor

At MGN Liners, ​innovation meets expertise with Jerrin Victor, our Corporate Director of Science and Technology. Jerrin’s passion for advancing tissue culture technology ensures we stay at the forefront of...

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