Made in the USA, Part 2

Compiled by Jennifer Polanz

A-ROO
A-ROO Company is a premier packaging supplier serving the floral, potted plant, produce, and candy and nut industries—with many of the high-quality products proudly manufactured in Strongsville, Ohio. From cut flower sleeves and wraps to potted plant sleeves, produce packaging, and candy and nut cones, the U.S.-made solutions reinforce commitments to supporting local industry and maintaining a resilient supply chain. Whether preserving the beauty of fresh blooms or the freshness of food, A-ROO’s American-made packaging helps growers and retailers showcase and transport their products with confidence and style. A-ROO.com

BioWorks: RootShield Plus
At BioWorks, they’re proud that RootShield PLUS+, their powerful biofungicide, is made in the USA. It’s developed and manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Victor, New York. RootShield is more than a typical biofungicide, as it creates a natural barrier on plant roots, which inhibits attacking pathogens and prevents them from becoming established. As part of BioWorks’ integrated plant health solutions portfolio, RootShield is the grower’s choice for long-term crop vitality and resilience against the most destructive soil-borne pests. bioworksinc.com

Cloud Makers: Dripping Rain Cloud
A family-run company based in Woodstock, Georgia, the folks at Cloud Makers are the inventors of the Patented Original Dripping Rain Cloud that helps plant experts and new plant parents take care of their indoor plants while giving them a moment of zen. They manufacture and source materials locally, giving them fast lead times and more control over the entire process. They also build strong partnerships with small businesses in their community, contributing positively to local economies. thecloudmakers.com

CobraHead: Weeder & Cultivator
CobraHead LLC was launched in 2002 when Noel Valdes, a hobby vegetable gardener based in Wisconsin, reconfigured a tine from an antique cultivating hoe into an even more useful and versatile hand tool. This new product, the Original CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator, has been manufactured in Wisconsin ever since. The ergonomic, but durable, “Steel Fingernail ” design helps gardeners with countless gardening tasks, including weeding, digging, planting, cultivating and more. Over the years, they’ve added more Wisconsin-made garden tools to their product lineup. Materials are U.S.-sourced: the blades for the Original, Mini and Long Handle CobraHead are U.S. steel. The wooden handles on the Broadfork and the Long Handle CobraHead are made from Carolina Ash. The handles on the Original and Mini CobraHeads are made from a composite of recycled polypropylene and wood fiber. cobrahead.com

Growscape: Containers
Growscape believes that operating and conducting business sustainably is essential from grow pots to patio and beyond. To further their partnership with the horticultural industry, they’re committed to being the sustainability leader through eco-efficient manufacturing, innovative product development and responsible sourcing to create sustainable solutions. Their domestic products are made in Middlefield, Ohio, and Sebring, Florida. growscape.com

Mr. Bird: Poinsettia Birdseed House
The perfect gift for the nature lover in your life, Mr. Bird’s birdseed houses are a treat for wildlife, as well as an effective nesting box for birds to use after the seed has been consumed. Bring whimsical joy and the peace of bird feeding right to your customers’ backyards with Mr. Bird’s birdseed gifts—handmade in the USA in New Braunfels, Texas. Mr. Bird is a family-owned business that’s been making high-quality birdseed products in New Braunfels since 1996. The original inventors of the birdseed cylinder, Mr. Bird has continued to create unique and innovative birdseed products and gifts that delight customers and birds across the country. mrbird.com

OASIS Forage: Foam
OASIS Forage Foam is proudly made in the USA using high-quality materials to ensure consistent, reliable performance. They work with trusted suppliers who meet strict standards, helping to create a more sustainable product that meets the evolving needs of today’s florists and DIY-ers. OASIS Forage believe foraging happens in three simple steps—Seek, Prep and Create—and they have all of the hardgoods needed to forage successfully. Carry everything from Forage Foam to Flower Fuel to help foliage live longer postharvest. Consumers don’t need a blooming garden to forage for florals, either—trees, shrubs and a keen eye are all it takes to gather something beautiful. oasisforageproducts.com

Organic Plant Magic: Fertilizers & Soils
Organic Plant Magic, a woman-, veteran- and family-owned business, sources and packages all its fertilizer products in the USA, and produces its Compressed Potting and Plant Soil in the USA. For the soil, everything is sourced domestically except for coconut coir. Each product has a visual application chart for easy-to-understand use instructions. Their products include a new Long-Lasting Spreadable Lawn Food, as well as the Long-Lasting Granular Plant Food, Fast-Acting Soluble Plant Food and Compressed Potting & Planting Soil. Made with non-toxic ingredients safe for kids, pets and the environment. organicplantmagic.com

Prospiant: Greenhouse Structures
Prospiant is the parent company where Rough Brothers, Nexus Greenhouse Systems and ThermoEnergy Solutions combine forces under one name to bring growers and retailers world-class greenhouse structures and systems. As one of the largest North American manufacturers of commercial greenhouses, they have manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada. They source U.S. and Canadian steel, and domestic materials as much as possible to avoid delays, cut red tape and keep projects running smoothly from start to finish. Pictured: A Vail greenhouse for a retail client. prospiant.com

Tenax Corporation: Fencing & Netting
Established in Ohio in 1984 as a distribution center under then-name American Tenax Products (ATP), the company relocated to Jessup, Maryland, three years later to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility. In 1993, it expanded and moved to the current location in East Baltimore. Famed globally for its U.S.-produced orange safety fence for building and construction sites, the Tenax Corporation makes a variety of netting and fencing, including deer fencing, the Hortonova trellis net for cut flower growers, bird netting and more. Tenax Corporation serves the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America with specialty products for netting and fencing, pipe protection, construction, agricultural, gardening and DIY applications. tenaxus.com/en/gardening-diy

T.O. Plastics: Containers
T.O. Plastics sources its recycled material in the United States and processes it at its Clearwater, Minnesota, facility. They shred, grind, pelletize and extrude the roll stock before utilizing it in the thermoforming process. All thermoformed horticulture products are produced at this facility. Their product offerings include plug trays, inserts and flats, humidity domes, round pots and carry trays, square pots and carry trays, and retail market products. They offer 10 vibrant colors, all made from recycled materials, for any of their horticulture products.  toplastics.com/horticulture