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Endless Summer® Pop Star® Bigleaf Hydrangea

{Sponsored} Pop Star® Bigleaf Hydrangea is raising the standard for Hydrangea macrophylla with its compact size and powerful rebloom. This new member of the Endless Summer® Hydrangea collection is backed by superior genetics to ensure... more »

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Taking on trends at California Spring Trials 2023

Cut Flowers Continue The cut flowers trend has been ongoing since its first bump during the pandemic. More traditional varieties are now being promoted as additions to cut flower programs, giving multiple sale options with... more »

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5 Minutes With … Jennifer Hatalski

  What drew you to the green industry? I was forced into it, actually. From a young age, I spent the summers waking up early and going to work with my mom at the garden... more »

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Success strategies for succession planning

“By failing to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.” This familiar quote from Benjamin Franklin is especially true when it comes to succession and exit planning for your business, says Chris Cimaglio, certified exit plan advisor (CEPA),... more »

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Green gifting: Sustainable and eco-friendly trends in garden gifts

Sustainability is not just a moment; it’s a movement. Both consumers and brands place value on products that are environmentally friendly and are sustainably sourced, and the gift market is no exception. Green gifting benefits... more »

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Garden Center Show returns to Milwaukee

The Garden Center Show is scheduled to return to downtown Milwaukee from Aug. 8-10 at the Wisconsin Center. The event draws garden center operators, suppliers, educators and business thought leaders in one place to help... more »

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Getting it done

I’m all for multi-tasking — listening to a podcast while walking the dogs, washing dishes while cooking dinner, exposing my kids to the best ‘90s music on road trips — so when a press release about... more »

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Staff training: Making safety a top priority in the garden center

A number of considerations should be examined when creating or updating a workplace safety program for the garden center. Here, Zach Bruce, safety services manager for Hortica, shares why it’s important to have a program in place... more »

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What’s trending for the holidays

From new and novel to the traditional, holiday décor is a hot category for retailers. Read on to see what holiday décor suppliers predict to be top sellers this Christmas. L&GR: What are your best-selling... more »

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6 expert tips for setting customer expectations

Consumers have almost unlimited choices on where and when they can spend their money. Brick and mortar and online, products and services, necessities and experiential (things like travel and entertainment) are all viable options for... more »

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Merchandising inspiration from California Spring Trials

A little rain didn’t dampen the mood at California Spring Trials, where breeding companies had their new and notable varieties on full display. On the following pages is some creative inspiration you can bring to... more »

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3-Season crops for more sales

Three-season crops were a continuous trend at California Spring Trials. We caught up with some breeding companies to find out more about these season extenders and how garden centers can promote them to their customers.... more »