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Spring Has Sprung
It's April. Spring is finally here.As I write this, it is 55 degrees in Chicago, the first springlike weather we've had all year, and it's barely the middle of March. I'm still recovering from the... more »Embracing Eco Efforts
Claudia, 61 Gainesville, Fla. "The dream yard with a lush, green, weed-free lawn bordered by an English garden is but a dream in these times of water restriction and knowledge of water runoff polluting our... more »Tough Love
March in Chicago is cold and dreary, but spring still seems so close... Soon there will be green grass instead of slushy snow, and the jealousy of those lucky people in warmer climates will lessen... more »The Bold and the Beautiful
When Origins launched in 1990, it immediately established itself as a brand dedicated to the environment. The company was truly on the cutting edge, integrating sustainable practices from the very beginning. Since its launch, the... more »Darwinism Redux
One of the philosophies that Charles Darwin, the noted English naturalist, was known for was "the survival of the fittest." Most people are familiar with this notion as applied to natural evolution: The strongest of... more »Brains, Like Plants, Never Stop Growing
New varieties, new procedures not to mention the new gardeners each year with dozens of question. Keeping up to date with the industry takes as much work as caring for your inventory. However, your... more »The Next Generation
Remember Generation X? Well, the times they are a-changing. Generation X is a dated term in today's world; our realities revolve around constant change, breaking news, technological advances and a culture of instant gratification. Two... more »From the Inside Out
Today's garden centers recognize their role stretches beyond helping match a customer with that perfect plant. Customers seek inspiration, a venue to help create the kind of lifestyle they've always imagined for themselves. As more... more »Green by Nature, Vibrant by Design
By now, everybody has heard about sustainable gardening, sustainable business practices and the environmentally conscious movement in general. The two things that surprise me about sustainable practices are that it took so long to catch... more »D.C. on Your Doorstep
You've heard the truism that all politics are local. While politicians cast votes to satisfy their voter base, the outcomes can be far reaching, particularly when they are made at the national level. On a... more »Color Your World
Legend has it that Henry Ford said, "You can have any color you want, as long as it's black," in regards to the production of his Model-T automobile. While untrue, this legend makes a great... more »Turning Youthful Thumbs Green
Q: I have a strong base of baby boomer customers who seem loyal and connected to gardening. However, as that population ages, I wonder what can be done to interest younger generations to pick up... more »
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