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Outside the Vines: Sustainability Sells
Our world seems a lot greener these days, and not just in terms of landscapes and products your garden center offers. Terms like sustainability and energy efficiency are making their way into conversations more frequently. TreeHouse,... more »
Living the Organic Lifestyle
For many people, living a clean and healthy lifestyle can be infectious. What starts out with exercise, a healthy diet and routine yoga classes eventually snowballs into grocery shopping for organic food, household and personal hygiene... more »
North American Growers Honored for Green Production
The Million Bottle Club has announced its 2015 recipients, recognizing growers who have recycled more than 1 million plastic water bottles into plant containers. This is the third year the Million Bottle Club, organized by... more »
Pollinator Habitat Installed at Growing Solutions Farm
American Beauties Native Plants, in partnership with grower Midwest Groundcovers, donated 220 pollinator-friendly native plants to Chicago's Growing Solutions Farm, a vocational therapeutic garden for young adults with autism. In 2014 National Garden Bureau (NGB)... more »
MNGC Expands Organic Soil Line
Master Nursery Garden Centers (MNGC) will introduce an expansion of the Bumper Crop Line of organic soils and soil amendments at Cultivate'15 in Columbus Ohio, July 12-14.These products will continue the co-op's orientation towards "Organic... more »
Planting Pride
America in Bloom envisions communities across the country as welcoming and vibrant places to live, work and play benefitting from colorful plants and trees; enjoying clean environments; celebrating heritage; and planting pride through volunteerism. America... more »Shelf-Ready Sustainability
Eco-friendly and sustainable are commonplace terms, and that is nothing new. Especially in the lawn and garden industry, these terms define a more environmentally conscious consumer.Water responsibly. Grow your own vegetables. Use compost. Create a... more »Bloem Acquires BloomBagz
Michigan-based Bloem, LLC has acquired the Wisconsin-based startup BloomBagz, which developed a series of patent-pending fabric planters made from a material consistent with recycled water bottles. The BloomBagz product line introduces a unique, eco-friendly solution... more »
Short Course to Remain in Columbus Through 2018
AmericanHort has announced that Columbus, Ohio, has been selected to host both the 2017 and the 2018 Short Course - North America's largest horticulture trade show.This announcement comes shortly after the recent announcement that AmericanHort,... more »Nomination’s Now Open for GPN’s 40 Under 40
GPN, Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2014 of its 40 Under 40 program.This is the third year that GPN will recognize 40 individuals (under the age... more »
New Sustainability Report from Ball Now Available
Ball Horticultural Co. has released its second sustainability report in the past five years. The report, Longevity, features the company's worldwide efforts to adhere to its corporate objective: Grow A Green Future.The report is only... more »OFA, Ball Commit to 2013 America in Bloom
OFA The Association of Horticulture Professionals and Ball Horticultural Co. have made early-year commitments to be lead sponsors of the America in Bloom program in 2013."OFA is committed to supporting the horticulture industry," said... more »
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