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The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced it is preparing to launch its new Sustainabloom website, intended to empower businesses to embrace sustainability with free how-to guides, tips, checklists, and resources. Established in 2022 by the...
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It’s not often that someone starts a business out of laziness. Donald Gerber, owner of Pollinatives in the San Antonio area and a self-described “lazy gardener,” said he did just that after discovering native plants...
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $4.1 million in grants through the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund. The grants are aimed to conserve monarch butterflies and other insect pollinators in 15...
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The following companies were featured in the March 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. BloomCatch Down To Earth Distributors Epicor Foop Fox Brae Wind...
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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...
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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...
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More than 50 new plants and products were selected and voted on at The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE), with the top 15 receiving Cool Product Awards for 2024, according to The Garden Center Group....
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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...
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The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) brought together over 11,200 attendees, including exhibitors, at the Baltimore Convention Center from Jan. 10-12. A sold-out trade show floor featured 920 exhibitors spread across 1,532 booths showcasing...
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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...
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Monrovia’s 2023 "Bee a Winner" pollinator plant giveaway was a buzzing success. Last year, Monrovia partnered with more than 200 garden centers across the country to promote the importance of pollinator-attracting plants, giving away select...
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It’s not always about the “latest and greatest” — garden trends sometimes also include topics or gardening practices that have gained renewed interest due to new gardeners picking up the pastime. Here are some gardening...
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