Events

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 »

June 5, 2012
Farwest Show Announces Seminar Lineup

The 2012 Farwest Show has announced the line-up of professional seminars for this year's event.The show will take place Aug. 23 to 25, at the Oregon Convention Center, in Portland, Oregon."Farwest seminars are designed to... 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
Registration Opens for GCA Summer Tour in Detroit

Stops on this year's GCA Detroit Summer Tour include Bordine's, Farmer John's Greenhouse, Plymouth Nursery, Four Star Greenhouse, English Gardens, Ray Weigand's and Deneweth's Garden Center, along with a Henry Ford Assembly Plant walking tour...and... 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 »

May 8, 2012
OFA Short Course Online Registration, Hotel Reservations Now Open

Online registration and hotel reservations for 2012 OFA Short Course are now open. OFA Short Course will meet July 14-17, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.OFA Short Course offers education, products, 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 »

May 2012
Your Face-to-Face Trade Event

The National Lawn & Garden Show (NLGS) is not a show but is marketed as a trade event. The word "show" connotates booths, drayage costs, carpet costs, hoopla, entertainment, hotdogs and pretzels, the uncertainties of... 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 »