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A natural selection: What’s new in natural plant care
Organic is not just a buzzword in the green industry but a booming market for both new and veteran gardeners. Indoor gardeners in particular are looking for natural plant care products that are effective, sustainable... more »
Exciting news!
I’m thrilled to share that Lawn & Garden Retailer has partnered with SmartWork Media to produce the 2024 Garden Center Show! Scheduled for Aug. 6-7 in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, this year’s event promises to bring... more »
Should you start a winter vegetable market?
Vic Vanik said starting a winter vegetable program and farmers market was “a game-changer” for Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery. He and his wife Gail bought the company in 1998, a grower-retailer in Dolores, Colorado,... more »
Strong leadership breeds success: Are you ready to step up?
At retail garden centers, change is constant; it’s an integral component of your business’s DNA. But the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated and intensified the scope, depth and rapidity of the changes we faced — some government-mandated,... more »
5 Minutes With … Bob Wasson
What’s the best part about your job? The best part of being in the garden center business is the seasonality. I love the buildup to Mother’s Day weekend, followed by the slower summer days, then... more »
From seed to store: How an agribusiness became a shopping destination
When Banny Oakes started a produce stand in South Florida in the 1930s, he likely could not have foreseen that his no-frills business would grow into the largest independently owned agribusiness in the region. Under... more »
2024: Year of the African violet
Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) designates specific crops to honor and promote at all levels of the industry. As part of its “Year of” program, the organization selects one annual, perennial, bulb crop,... more »
As seen in the February 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in the February 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. Bee Cups Calypso Cards Egyptian Museum Fresh Brands Gift Essentials... more »
Hello, January!
It’s a new year and we’ve got several new features to get your garden center set up for success in 2024. I’m thrilled to announce that Bridget Behe is sharing her expertise with us in... more »
Endless Summer® Pop Star® Bigleaf Hydrangea
{Sponsored} Pop Star® Bigleaf Hydrangea is raising the standard for Hydrangea macrophylla with its compact size and powerful rebloom. This new member of the Endless Summer® Hydrangea collection is backed by superior genetics to ensure... more »
Cultivating innovation in the garden center
It’s no secret innovation is key to staying relevant in garden retail. Lawn & Garden Retailer explored hot retail topics in a recent roundtable webinar with several recipients of its Innovator Awards: Edna Kane, Butterfly... more »
Revamp Your Retail Series: Merchandising
What goes unseen goes unsold; if customers never see the product, they can’t buy it. This makes merchandising a keystone of retail sales. In mainstream marketing, merchandising research is often conducted with identical packages of... more »
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