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Seasonal stunners: New annual varieties debuting at CAST 2026
California Spring Trials (CAST) continues to set the tone for what’s next in ornamental genetics, and the 2026 introductions are no exception. From bold color breakthroughs to improved habits, disease resistance and garden performance, breeders... more »
Sizing your product assortment strategically
A young couple stands in front of rows and rows of plants, neatly organized by names that mean nothing to them. Do annuals come back every year? I thought there was only one type of... more »
5 Minutes With … Tina Lee
Tina Lee is co-owner of DeWayne’s destination garden center in Selma, North Carolina, with husband, DeWayne. Could you share a little about your background? DeWayne started his business as a roadside stand in 1991. We... more »
Innovative Ideas: Marketing that matters
The problem with marketing today isn’t a lack of effort; it’s a lack of genuine connection. We are all inundated with ads and many consumers tune out, skip or block them entirely. This means garden... more »
A blooming retail garden business
What began as a single neighborhood garden center has blossomed into a pair of thoughtfully curated shops — one with an emphasis on design, tabletop and décor — in downtown Chicago. Sprout Home first opened... more »Resolving to garden
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I typically don’t, and, as I write this in February, now would either be the time to flex on keeping up with them or commiserate with other resolution breakers.... more »
Outdoor living: Soul inside and out
As we embrace 2026, home décor trends are rich with contrasts: minimalism versus opulence, heirloom-quality versus innovation, sustainability versus luxury. What ties it all together is a common desire to create spaces that are beautiful... more »As seen in the March 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in March 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Athens Stonecasting Beatriz Ball Bomb Cosmetics by Totalee Gift Border Concepts Cast Stone Studio Esschert Design USA Flourish Hydra Aromatherapy Joyfully... more »
5 Minutes With … Doug Rhinehart
Doug Rhinehart is the founder of Grandma’s Gardens in Waynesville, Ohio, a 2025 Innovator of the Year honoree. How did the name Grandma’s Gardens come to be? My mother, father and I were on the... more »
Why good managers leave
Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with garden center owners and senior managers about staffing challenges. We usually start by talking about hiring and how hard it is to find good people, and eventually... more »Hello, travel season!
Travel season is officially under way for the horticulture industry. Our editorial staff has just returned from the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Atlanta Market and The Tropical Plant... more »
Houseplant hits
Houseplants continue to have a hold on home gardeners. Here, we share several houseplant varieties that have received industry awards. Streptocarpus ‘Lady Slippers Blue Vein’ Green Fuse Botanicals (Top photo) Recipient of the National Garden... more »
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March 12, 2026
Monrovia schedules ‘What’s New in Bloom’ webinar
March 11, 2026
2026 Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship applications now open
March 11, 2026
PDSI previews California Spring Trials 2026 new intros
March 5, 2026
Powell Gardens acquires Colonial Gardens
March 4, 2026
PanAmerican Seed chooses Roots for Youth as its Beacon Impatiens charitable partner for 2026
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