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Aug 22, 2019
Do You Know What Your Customers Want?Teresa McPherson

Now that I've caught my breath from the IGC Show, which took place Aug. 13-15, at Lakeside | McCormick in downtown Chicago, it’s time to follow up and reflect. For me, one of the most notable pr... more

Aug 9, 2019
Going Independent in ChicagoTeresa McPherson

I’m hitting the road (well, sky) this week to attend the IGC Show, which takes place August 13-15 at Lakeside | McCormick in downtown Chicago. Now in its 13th year, the show promises new products, e... more

Jul 19, 2019
What’s New? A Lot!Teresa McPherson

I’ve just returned from Cultivate’19, where I got to see the latest and greatest from suppliers that span the horticulture industry. Even more exciting to me is seeing some plants that won’t eve... more

Jul 5, 2019
Greetings from the New Managing Editor of L&GR!Teresa McPherson

As you might have already heard, I recently joined Lawn & Garden Retailer as the new managing editor. With more than 20 years of trade magazine editing experience, I am really excited to be joinin... more

Jun 24, 2019
GCA Bathroom Awards Competition Now Open for BusinessTim Hodson

Do your garden center bathrooms get your customers talking? If they do, then they might win you a special honor in Garden Centers of America’s 2019 Best Garden Center Bathroom Awards this summer.... more

Jun 10, 2019
What Are You Waiting For?Tim Hodson

Have you submitted your entry for the 2019 Merchandiser of the Year awards yet? If you haven't, you better hurry — you've only got two more days to send in your submissions. The official deadl... more

May 28, 2019
Take a Look into the FutureTim Hodson

Earlier this month, Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication GPN, debuted its 40 Under 40 Class of 2019. Now in its eighth year, GPN’s 40 Under 40 program is designed to provide the hortic... more

May 13, 2019
Less Than a MonthTim Hodson

Have you sent in your entry yet to be Lawn & Garden Retailer’s 2019 Merchandiser of the Year? If you haven't, the clock is ticking. You have a little less than a month to submit your entries... more

Apr 22, 2019
Earth Month & PollinatorsAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter this weekend and an equally outdoor-filled Earth Day yesterday. The main campaign of Earth Day 2019 — according to Earth Day Network — was to "Protect Our Sp... more

Apr 8, 2019
Ready for the SeasonAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

Spring is in full force as far as the calendar is concerned, and let's hope that even the northern parts of the country start seeing warmer temperatures soon! I know your stores are getting stocked an... more

Mar 29, 2019
California Spring Trials — The Final DaysAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

California Spring Trials 2019 has ended, but we have so many more retail ideas and variety introductions to share with you. We last left off on Day 4 of the trials with some highlights from PanAmerica... more

Mar 27, 2019
California Spring Trials — Middle of the RoadAbby (Kleckler) McGarry

The journey continues down the California coast, where we've been seeing a lot of new introductions and having fun along the way. Day 3 started at American Takii in Salinas, where they were exhibiting... more