Consumer Information

March 22, 2024

Retail sales to reach at least $5.23 trillion in 2024

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that 2024 retail sales will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fourth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual discussion... more »

March 11, 2024

Great Grow Along 2024 agenda released

Great Grow Along has announced its 2024 agenda of free seminars, chats and Q&A with garden authors, educators and influencers. This year's festival is organized into three subject-specific weekends, allowing attendees to focus on their... more »

December 13, 2023

More homeowners will invest in their front yards, according to Monrovia research

The 2024 gardening season will find more homeowners investing in their front yards, according to Monrovia. Each year, Monrovia conducts a national research survey, asking 1,400 homeowners about their plant purchases and gardening interests. That... more »

November 15, 2023

Monrovia lists its Top 12 Distinctive Plants for 2024 season

There is so much to look forward to in the 2024 garden. Consumer insights and design trends show that gardening can bring much more to our lives than just beautiful spaces. From creating a connection... more »

October 31, 2023

Axiom survey finds home gardening interest continues to rise

Interest in home gardening continues to rise despite concerns about the economy, weather and increased time spent at work in 2023. The new study found that home gardeners spent more time and money on gardening... more »

September 12, 2023

2024 Garden Trends Report now available

Garden Media Group has announced its 2024 Garden Trends Report is now available. The report presents seven upcoming trends positioned to influence consumer actions in the coming year. The overarching theme connecting these trends, Eco-Optimism,... more »

July 26, 2023

Proven Winners schedules fall 2023 Roadshows

Proven Winners recently announced it has scheduled fall Roadshows for Oct. 10 in Schaumburg, Illinois, and Oct. 17 in Syracuse, New York. Proven Winners' team of plant and retail experts will share their insights on... more »

April 27, 2023

Mother’s Day spending expected to hit a record $35.7 billion

Consumers plan to spend a total of $35.7 billion on Mother’s Day this year, nearly $4 billion more than last year’s record high of $31.7 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National... more »

May 2023

5 Floral trends for 2023

Bright and flashy colors, dried and preserved blooms, and a nod to nature are among some of this year’s floral trends. Read on to see what trends you’ll want to promote in your garden center.... more »

April 4, 2023

WorldMark by Wyndham introduces guests to urban permaculture in new pilot program

Vacation club brand WorldMark by Wyndham announced it  is launching "Planting Seeds," a pilot program that introduces guests staying at WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park to the concept of urban permaculture through interactive workshops and an on-site... more »

April 3, 2023

Monrovia redesigns tags to reduce plastic use

This spring, Monrovia announced it is redesigning its labels to reduce the use of plastic material in tags by about 60%. The new design features simplified plant information and a QR code gardeners can use for more... more »

February 27, 2023

Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrub Madness returns

Proven Winners ColorChoice has announced that Shrub Madness will return Feb. 27. The bracket competition pits shrub against shrub in a battle for the title of World Champion through votes. The contest runs in prediction... more »