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Color theory in bloom
Blooms in red, yellow and blue stole the show at this year’s California Spring Trials. Here are some of our team’s favorites to keep your store on-trend into 2026. Blue Is the New Bold True-blue... more »
5 Minutes With … Kara Harris
Kara Harris is business manager at Madison Garden Center dba Barrett’s Showplace Gardens in Adrian, Michigan. What brought you into the green industry? As a child, I would often come to the store with my... more »‘Tomato Girl’ summer
An email newsletter arrived in my inbox recently that just might change how I feel about TikTok. The newsletter was promoting “Tomato Girl Summer,” which it defined as a TikTok trend that’s “a celebration of... more »
Garden Center Show returns to Chicagoland
The Garden Center Show is scheduled to return to Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, from Aug. 12-13 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Co-managed by SmartWork Media and Great American Media Services (publisher of Lawn &... more »
The experience is the product
Garden Center Show speaker Jeff O'Brien shares how your store layout isn’t just about where your products go; it’s about how your customers feel. In a time when big-box stores dominate on price and convenience,... more »
Home for the holidays
Now is prime time to begin plans for the 2025 holiday season. While some trends are keeping with holiday classics, others are seeing twists on popular themes. “No matter the theme, everything holiday is trending... more »
Beyond the brick and mortar — two years later
Two years ago, I was invited to write an article about the growing trend of independent garden centers looking to increase their revenue and relevance within the convenience economy space of e-commerce. I am a... more »As seen in the August 2025 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in the August 2025 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Bleume Canetti Centurion Brands Flourish Henri Studio / Stonecasters Keystone Inspired Co. Plant Doc Sammie’s Custom Creations SPI Home Turf... more »As seen in the July 2025 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in the July 2025 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Accent Decor Agri-Fab Allsop Home & Garden BFG CTW Home Collection Echo Valley Globe Pequot Hungry Planet Organics M&M Wintergreens... more »
Empowering indie retailers
Cultivate’25 sessions for independent plant shop owners cover everything from business reports to overcoming burnout. If you are an independent garden retail store owner, the responsibility of wearing all the “hats” in your business can... more »
Perennials and shrubs standouts from California Spring Trials
Debuting at CAST 2025, these perennials and shrubs will make a statement in your customers’ landscape. Digitalis Dottie Series (Above) This new perennial series showcases cottage garden charm with five colors and a mix. This... more »
Green industry to gather for Cultivate’25
From July 12 to 15, the Greater Columbus Convention Center will be buzzing with activity on the trade show floor, in workshops and on tours. Educational learning tracks will be focused on strengthening your team... more »
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