Management

September 27, 2011

Around the Industry 09/27/2011

Find out who filled OFA's newest staff positionThe Association of Horticulture Professionals announces the hiring of Ms. Jamie Schafrath, CMP, as its Director – Business Development. Schafrath will lead a team of staff and volunteers... more »

September 14, 2011

Burpee Happy With Garden Coach 2011 Results

In its inaugural year, The Burpee Garden Coach mobile text-messaging tool provided more than 67,000 user tips to home vegetable gardeners.In its inaugural year, The Burpee Garden Coach mobile text-messaging tool provided more than 67,000... more »

September 13, 2011

Costa Farms Launches Digital Magazine

Costa Farms has launched GrowingStyle, a digital magazine that uses style, new plant information, trends and decorating how-to tips with houseplants to target a new eco-minded and tech savvy generation.Costa Farms has launched GrowingStyle, a... more »

September 13, 2011

Around The Industry 08/31/2011

Check out Keepsake Plants' newest additionKeepsake Plants of Leamington, Ontario, a division of Aris Horticulture Inc., has hired Rob vanStaalduinen as their new managing director.Rob brings over 20 years of sales and management experience in... more »

September 9, 2011

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 10/31 — GPN, Nexus Looking for Successful Interns

GPN and Nexus Corp. have announced a call for entries for the 2012 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year. The deadline for applications has been extended to Oct. 31, 2011.The deadline to apply for the GPN/Nexus... more »

August 29, 2011

American Garden Award Extends Voting Deadline

The deadline for voting in the American Garden Award contest has been extended until Sept. 30, 2011. The American Garden Award provides the gardening public with the opportunity to vote on the specific variety they... more »

August 23, 2011

All-America Selections Introduces New Logo

All-America Selections just announced a new logo with a fresh modern design to take the organization into their next 80 years. Check it out.All-America Selections just announced a new logo with a fresh modern design... more »

August 23, 2011

ANLA and OFA Partner on Legislative Event Series

This September, ANLA and OFA are hosting a series of grassroots education events. Three one-day events are taking place in Connecticut, Michigan and New Jersey allowing easy access by car.This September, ANLA and OFA are... more »

August 9, 2011

Scotts Stunted in Stormy Q3

Unfriendly weather hits Scotts Miracle-Gro with a Q3 of a 10 percent sales declineUnfriendly weather hits Scotts Miracle-Gro with a Q3 (ended July 2) of 10 percent sales declines to $1.06 billion, reports Ken Clark... more »

August 2011

Find The Pulse

With input from 300 participants, results from the 2011 Lawn & Garden Retailer/OFA Pulse of the Industry survey provided us with a glimpse into an industry that faced a spring parade rained on by a... more »

August 2011

Before & After

A lot has happened in the short 10 years of Lawn & Garden Retailer's existence, and never a dull moment for any of us!During the last 10 years, as an industry, we reached the maturity... more »

August 2011

Creating & Feeding The Passion

Looking back on your first gardening successes can go a long way when it comes to helping your customers with theirs.During my 40 years in the gardening industry, some of my most enjoyable memories come... more »