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From the Road: As seen in Columbus
Attendees of the Garden Retail Tour at Cultivate’25 spent a full day exploring exceptional garden centers in Central Ohio. Read on to see what caught my eye at each of the four stops. Baker’s Acres... more »
Train for Trust
In today’s retail world where experience matters just as much as price, your staff is not just a set of hands to restock and water the plants. They’re your front line. They’re the reason someone... more »
Fresh finds at The Garden Center Show 2025
In addition to a dynamic program and full-day garden retail tour, the 2025 Garden Center Show, held Aug. 12-13 in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, offered garden retailers a plethora of new products to consider adding to... more »It’s all here
I’m excited to share that this issue is once again featuring the Show Guide for The Garden Center Show (co-organized by Lawn & Garden Retailer). We’ve got everything you need to make the most of... more »
Zamzows: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? Zamzows was founded in 1933. What is your garden center known for? We’re known as a trusted, family-owned lawn, garden and pet supply store serving the Treasure Valley... more »
Ruibal’s Plants of Texas: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? Ruibal’s Plants of Texas was founded in 1984. What is your garden center known for? We’re known for our 40 years as a family-owned business. The third generation... more »
Taylor’s Landscape Supply and Nursery: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? Taylor’s Landscape Supply and Nursery was founded in 2004 with a clear mission: to deliver quality products and service with an experience that invests into our family and... more »
Homestead Gardens: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? Homestead Gardens (Davidsonville location) was founded in 1973, with two additional retail locations established in 2010 (Severna Park, Maryland location) and 2021 (Smyrna, Delaware, location) What is your... more »
Oopsy Daisy Garden Market: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? Oopsy Daisy Garden Market was founded in 2012. What is your garden center known for? Besides top quality plants and competitive pricing, we strive to create an experience... more »
Platt Hill Nursery: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? Platt Hill Nursery was founded in 1980. What is your garden center known for? We are known for ease of access for novice gardeners. We orient our entire... more »
Gethsemane Garden Center: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? We were originally founded in 1977, although for the first couple of years of business, we were primarily a Christmas tree lot and pumpkin patch. The Christmas trees... more »
Dutch Mill Greenhouse: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? Dutch Mill Greenhouse was founded in 2002. What is your garden center known for? At Dutch Mill Greenhouse, our team of dedicated, on-site growers cultivates locally grown and... more »
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