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Darwinism Versus 2022

One of the philosophies that the noted English naturalist Charles Darwin was known for was “the survival of the fittest.” Most people are familiar with this notion as it applies to natural evolution; the strongest... more »

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Just Add Water

Social distancing and increased outdoor entertaining due to covid has led to significant investment in improving home outdoor living spaces, including water feature installations. According to a study from the Freedonia Group, homeowners were inspired to add... more »

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2022 Is the Year of the Salad Greens

According to a 2021 survey commissioned by Fresh Express and conducted by OnePoll, 73% of consumers are dedicating themselves to a healthier diet after gaining what has been dubbed “The Quarantine 15,” meaning the 15 pounds they gained... more »

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What’s New in Edibles

Cucumber ‘Mexican Sour Gherkin’ Fruits look like miniature watermelons and taste like cucumbers with tangy citrus overtones. A crunchy addition to salad! Vines grow 4-7 feet long (perfect for a trellis) and the flowers attract... more »

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Fresh Food Finds in the Garden Center

Does your garden center offer fresh produce by way of a farmers’ market or community supported agriculture (CSA) program, or are you considering offering one? We reached out to our readers to see if they... more »

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To Market?

Thanks to Covid, farmers’ markets have been given a bit of a boost when disruptions in the food system occurred and pushed customers to find alternatives to their usual shopping outlets. According to a study... more »

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Plant-Powered Packaging

After years of research, trialing and development with Minnesota-based sustainable materials manufacturer VistaTek, Proven Winners is debuting an Eco+ Grande fully compostable container for growers and grower-retailers. The plant-powered pot is made from starchy renewable... more »

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From Winter to Spring

As I write this, there are exactly 60 days until the first day of spring. While the days are (thankfully!) getting longer again, we’re still in the midst of winter here in western Pennsylvania. Nearly... more »

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Hot New (and Old!) Houseplants

Social media is laden with images of plant-packed living rooms, bedrooms and studio apartments … monstera, ficus, pothos, philodendrons and zamioculcas plants have followers that rival those of sports heroes or movie stars. So why... more »

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Increase Your Social Media Reach

When it comes to the ever-evolving algorithms of social media giants like Facebook and Instagram, keeping your store’s organic reach steady can be a challenge. Whether you’re starting from scratch with building your garden center’s... more »

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It Takes People, People!

I’ve mentioned in past columns that what has the biggest impact on your customers’ experience and your brand image isn’t your advertising and marketing, your product, your displays or your pricing; it’s the lowest-paid members... more »

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5 Minutes With … Ryan Glover

Ryan Glover is operations manager at Glover Nursery in West Jordan, Utah, and a GPN Magazine 40 Under 40 alum. You grew up in the industry, as your family started “Utah’s First Family Nursery” — how do... more »