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Many people feel there aren't enough hours in a day to spend in the garden or out on the patio. But they can extend the time they spend outdoors with unique accent lighting products that... more »Protecting Your Garden Center From Theft
Theft either from an employee or a customer is a problem business owners will face sooner or later. While the laws concerning theft may differ in degree from state to state, they all... more »Getting Customers Ready For Spring
Spring is an important time for pond keepers, especially those in Northern climates, who may need advice on making a smooth transition into the warmer months. When preparing for spring, it's important for pond keepers... more »Working In Community Gardens
In Burlington, Vt., Jim Feinson addresses 100 people gathered for a seminar. In Boston, Mass., Jack Russell attends a board of directors meeting. In Portland, Ore., Peggy Acott volunteers at a school. In Chicago, Ill.,... more »Catering To Clubs
Birds of a feather flock together and then create birding clubs. There are so many individuals who enjoy observing and identifying birds in their natural environments that bird-watching clubs are coming together across the... more »Of Conferences And Magazines
For the past few years, I've served on the OFA Grower Committee, one of the association's committees charged, in part, with planning the content for the OFA Short Course. In our planning meetings we often... more »Wax Works
Candles aren't a new product to hit retailers' shelves: In fact, candles have been around for more than 5,000 years. The earliest candles were highly functional, used to light homes, aid travelers and celebrate religious... more »California Here We Come
It is time for the California Pack Trials once again! For those who haven't been before, Pack Trials offers attendees a sneak peak at new and different varieties the participating companies have been cooking up... more »Nursery Supplies: Automated Control
The new automated environmental control systems have become so popular and useful in maximizing the quality and efficiency of greenhouses that the question is not whether you could benefit from an integrated control system but... more »UK Garden Retailing
Like many of my friends in the UK and United States, my family and I are spoiled for places to shop for our food, clothes and houseware products. While we all have regional and local... more »Recipe For Success
Let's face it; recipes are good things: They help guide us through the steps needed to prepare a masterpiece! As with all types of recipes, the quality of the finished product is linked to the... more »The Ingredients For Making Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor kitchens are becoming increasingly popular and making a tremendous mark on landscaping and life outdoors these days. The trend originated in the West, with the biggest markets in places like California, Arizona and Texas.... more »
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