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The Garden-to-Table Garden Center
Empower your customers and establish your garden center as a leader in your community's garden-to-table movement with necessary workshops and events.As more people are becoming aware of where their food comes from and how it's... more »Making A Scene
With extra in-store promotions and recent breeding innovations, orchids are experiencing a revival that's worth your customers' attention.For brown thumbs and new homeowners, orchids can give off an intimidating vibe. To them, their delicate and... more »Let me explain…
... why a bank from the Pacific Northwest can teach you how to make your business more memorable.Like leaders and owners in any industry, those of you running garden centers are in a constant battle... more »Socially Focused
Looking for some one-on-one time with your customers, but unsure of the best way to do it? North Haven Gardens found a way through Facebook and focus groups.At North Haven Gardens (NHG), we feel that... more »Date Night?
When it comes to new ideas, where do you look? It may be time to step outside of our industry to get inspired.Where is the first place you take someone who's visiting a big city... more »Trend Watching
Consumers are changing. Are you? By staying on top of the latest trends, you can help ensure your garden center is relevant to today's consumer.Consumers are reacting very differently than they did just three or... more »We All Scream For . . .
Customers in 40 U.S. markets are going wild for Groupon, a collective-buying website that offers deals at local businesses. With more than 3 million subscribers, it's a largely untapped market for garden centers to take... more »’Tis the Season to be Trendy
Holiday trends are constantly changing, and choosing which products to offer your customers each season can be a real challenge. You need to take into consideration everything from the hottest new hues to the latest... more »(Garden) Help Wanted
Gay, 61 Topeka, Kan. "Even those of us who have been gardening forever and pretty much know the ins and outs can face a problem that we have not encountered before. Many years ago, as... more »Pets: Your Garden Center’s Best Friend
The pet product industry is growing, but this should not come as a surprise. Pets have been growing steadily more popular over the past decade, and with this growth comes an increase in the quality... more »What’s Hot, What’s Not?
Robert Mondavi, a famous California wine maker, was once quoted saying that wine is part of a gracious lifestyle. For many Americans, decorating with flowers and plants is another part of a gracious lifestyle. Gardening... more »Just What the Doctor Ordered
With so many garden pharmacy products out there, it can become quite overwhelming to choose which ones to keep in stock and on display in your garden center. There is so much to choose from... more »
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