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Becoming A Christmas Wonderland
Garden center retailers who do a seasonal manner like Christmas business face the monumental task of constantly transforming their retail operations without crippling existing year-round business. You need to develop a well-thought-out plan to successfully... more »Organizing Holiday Classes
'Tis the season to plan ahead for the holidays. Maybe this year, you will consider organizing holiday classes or workshops to draw the public into your store during a time when most may not be... more »O Christmas Tree: Decorating Trees For Maximum Impact
It's almost that time of year again time for Christmas trees and all the trimmings to come out and shine. But first you need to come up with amazing tree displays that will inspire... more »Christmas Is Coming
Even though it seems too early, the holiday season is almost upon us. Breathe long, deep breaths and relax. Just because the holidays are coming doesn't mean you have to panic. After all, Christmas is... more »Weather Or Not, There It Goes
Spring 2006 might be in the past, but for many, it was a season they will not long forget. The culprit? Weather. Whether it was good, bad or just so-so, weather was the talk of... more »Take A Look At Books
With the advent of the superstore booksellers, such as Barnes & Noble and Borders, in the mid 1970s and their rising popularity throughout the 1990s, many small, independent booksellers have been driven out of business.... more »Tools Of The Trade
Whether they are avid gardeners or new homeowners just learning about the joys of tree, lawn and plant care, most garden center customers know that having the right tools makes the job easier. And while... more »Hold Your Own Variety Trials
When you hear the word "trials" at your greenhouse or garden center, you may think immediately of the many challenges we all face to be successful in our industry. Personnel issues, customer service challenges, rising... more »Explaining The Avian Flu
It is hard not to read the newspaper or watch television reports without becoming concerned about the spread of the avian influenza virus. Many people seem to be afraid they could contract the avian flu... more »Lighting The Way To Success
Many years ago when I was working as a stage designer creating scenery and lighting for Broad-way, film and television, I saw a production of Hamlet that changed my entire approach to the profession of... more »Tapping The Organic Trend
Even though we have recently seen a "movement" of sorts toward an organic lifestyle, organic gardening is not new it has been in existence since long before the term "organic" was coined (the term... more »Making August Work
While most retailers are starting to benefit from the back-to-school buying season, garden retailers traditionally suffer one of their toughest retail months in August. The days of customers waiting to get in the front gate... more »
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