Events

November 13, 2012
Bestselling Author Dan Pink to Speak at New England Grows

New England Grows, the premier conference and trade exposition for green industry professionals, announces the return of Garden Center Success on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Now in its third... more »

November 13, 2012
Two Educational Venues Create 2013 Collaborative Program

Two long-standing educational venues familiar to upper-Midwest green industry businesses are hosting a collaborative program in 2013. The Garden Center Symposium (48 year history) and the Midwest Perennial Conference (24 year history) will offer a... more »

November/December 2012
Planning in Pink

Pink cleats, pink gloves, pink wristbands and pink socks. Turn on any NFL game during the month of October and one thing's clear — it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But what about the rest of... more »

August 2012
Inspiration In Numbers

At Bauman's Farm & Garden in Gervais, Ore., we have partnered with two local businesses — Red Bird Restorative Gardens and Autumn Leaf Landscaping Company — to create an inspirational retail concept that connects home... more »

July 12, 2012
OFA and ANLA Announce First Joint Event

The Association of Horticulture Professionals and The American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) have announced the development of a new, joint event named "Next Level," that will take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2013... more »

July 10, 2012
FarWest Show to Feature New Varieties Showcase

The New Varieties Showcase at this year's FarWest Show will feature more than 40 new plant varieties from 20 growers and breeders. The FarWest Show will take place Aug. 23 to 25, in Portland."This year's... more »

July 2012
Scenes From The Trials

This beautiful feature is packed with bright and colorful photos. Please click the PDF link below to see this layout in its entirety. Check out some of the trends we saw along the California coast... more »

July 2012
The IGC Show Preview

Editor's note: The IGC Show is produced by IGC Retailer and Garden Chic. Lawn & Garden Retailer is not affiliated with the IGC Show.According to many, summertime in Chicago is rivaled by few. The busy... more »

July 2012
Ladies’ Night … Done Right

Over the last three years — and with some lessons learned along the way — Girls' Night at Molbak's Garden + Home, Woodinville, Wash., has grown into an event that we expect to sell out.... more »

May 2012
Let Me Explain…

You and Planterra Conservatory have two big things in common — greenhouse space and an off-season. This simple observation is a great jumping-off point when considering post-season event ideas. After all, you have space that's... more »

May 2012
Not Your Typical Pop-Up

For a floral design business that focuses heavily on the art of container gardening, Nectar & Company of Macon, Ga., sure has another art form down pat — the art of inspirational merchandising.Need proof? Just... more »

May 8, 2012
Farwest Show Announces 2012 Tours

Organizers of the 2012 Farwest Show have announced the lineup of professional tours for this year's event. According to Farwest Show director Allan Niemi, there will be three tours that take place Aug. 21 and... more »