Events

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 »

May 2012

The World’s Largest Hanging Basket

The Garden Corner's Jonn Karsseboom is one passionate guy. He'll be the first to admit that he's also a bit of a daydreamer. Sometimes when you mix those two characteristics, extraordinary things happen — particularly... more »

April 11, 2012

Farwest Show Debuts New Features For 2012

The 2012 Farwest Show, now in its 40th year, recently announced the lineup for this year's event, including a featured celebration of the genus Acer. The 2012 Farwest Show, now in its 40th year, today... more »

April 11, 2012

Joe Lamp’l to Deliver Keynote at 2012 OFA Short Course

OFA - The Association for Horticulture Professionals has announced that TV personality Joe Lamp'l will be the keynote speaker at OFA Short Course in July.OFA - The Association for Horticulture Professionals has announced that TV... more »

April 11, 2012

Dates Set for 2013 and 2014 California Spring Trials

The Steering Committee for the California Spring Trials has announced the dates for 2013 and 2014 California Spring Trials - April 6 to April 11, 2013 and April 5 to April 10, 2014.The Steering Committee... more »

April 5, 2012

IGC Show and GCA Reach Exclusive Agreement

Garden Centers of America (GCA) has approved an exclusive agreement with IGC Show founders to carry on GCA programs and activities under the IGC banner.Garden Centers of America (GCA) has approved an exclusive agreement with... more »

April 2012

Have the Hot Hand

Next month's National Hardware Show in Las Vegas promises independent retailers a winning hand of education, new product debuts and an improved buying experience. The National Hardware Show is the gathering place for the entire... more »

March 14, 2012

ANLA and OFA Announce New Event For 2013

Building on the joint venture announced in January, the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) and OFA - The Association of Horticulture Professionals are introducing a new event to be held in Winter 2013. Building... more »

June 2011

Start Your Wine-ing

From a dizzying array of product selection to upscale clientele, wine shops and garden centers have a lot in common — and even more to learn from each other.Independent, locally-owned business. Big-chain competition. Multiple pricepoints.... more »