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On the other end of the phone line the panic and mounting tension was so thick it could be cut with a knife. After the two seconds of silence that felt like an eternity, the... more »GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year Applications Now Being Accepted
GPN magazine and Nexus Corp. have announced a call for applications for the 2019 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year scholarship. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Intern of the Year program where GPN and... more »
AmericanHort to Debut Landscape Operations Tour This Fall
This fall AmericanHort is introducing a new Landscape Operations Tour that will take place in Southwest Ohio. The new two-day event is scheduled for Nov. 5-6. Landscape owners and operators interested in increasing the efficiency... more »Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund Awards 12 Scholarships
The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund, created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), has announced the names of 12 students from seven southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. The $1,500... more »ICE Raids Ohio Grower-Retailer, 100+ Arrested
On June 5, agents from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency arrested more than 100 workers at two locations of Corso’s Flower and Garden Center in Castalia and Sandusky, Ohio. According to the Washington Post, 114... more »
All About the Neighbors
Swansons Nursery has a long history in the Crown Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, opening at its current location more than 90 years ago. A lot has changed from the Roaring ‘20s to today, but... more »
The Perfect Plant to Feature AAS Winners
All-America Selections and The Perfect Plant have teamed up to help garden centers by featuring AAS winners on The Perfect Plant’s website and in-store kiosk plant database. “We are very appreciative to All-America Selections for making The... more »
Art in the Garden
Driving up to Calgo Gardens, I first noticed a large painter’s palette near the road, and I immediately knew I was in for a treat. A tour of the grounds from owner Mark Estomin unearthed... more »
10 Essentials to Include in an Employee Handbook
As a business owner, rules can be a difficult thing to implement. At the beginning, it may just be you running your garden center or website. However, as you grow, and that is the goal, rules... more »AmericanHort Webinar to Address New Trucking Regulations
AmericanHort will host a free webinar about the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate and the impact on the horticulture industry on March 15, at 2:30 p.m. EST The webinar will feature Andy Bruney from T.... more »The Perfect Plant to Feature Bloomin’ Easy This Spring
Bloomin’ Easy has announced its line of improved, low-maintenance plants will be featured in The Perfect Plant beginning spring 2018. The Perfect Plant is a complete, interactive visual expert for garden centers to give shoppers... more »GPN Accepting 40 Under 40 Nominations
GPN, Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication, is now accepting nominations for its 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. In May, the magazine will introduce its seventh 40 Under 40 class. GPN is looking for... more »
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