From the Road

November 5, 2013

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 »

November 4, 2013

University of Florida Announces Dates for ’13 Poinsettia Events

The University of Florida's 2013 Poinsettia Field Day will take place on Dec. 10.These trials are a part of the North American Poinsettia Variety Trials held in cooperation with Vineland Research Station, Ontario, North Carolina... more »

June 2013

Tucson’s Finest

This feature is full of inspiring photos. To get the most out of it, please click the PDF link below to see them. In extreme conditions, the creative staffs at Harlow Gardens and Mesquite Valley... more »

February 12, 2013

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 »

January 2013

St. Louis Cues – Part 2

This feature is jam packed with photos of great retail ideas I found on a recent road trip to St. Louis. Please click the PDF link below for great merchandising ideas. From Cleveland to Chicago... more »

January 2013

St. Louis Cues

This feature is jam packed with photos of great retail ideas I found on a recent road trip to St. Louis. Please click the PDF link below for great merchandising ideas. From Cleveland to Chicago... more »

September 25, 2012

Educators Organizing Trip to 2013 California Spring Trials

Educators at Cornell University and Purdue University are organizing a trip to 2013 California Spring Trials. The tour will take place April 6-8. 2013. Dr. Mark Bridgen and Dr. Neil Mattson at Cornell University and... more »

May 2012

Lone Star Standouts

This magazine layout has a ton of inspiring photos. To fully appreciate this feature in its entirety, please click on the PDF link below. From themed display gardens to simple signage strategies, a quick visit... 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 »

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 »

March 2012

The Pacific North(b)est Part II

I logged visits to 12 garden centers in three days in the Pacific Northwest. The following photos are just a few things that caught my eye. Part two: the Greater Portland area. I hope you... more »

February 2012

The Pacific North(b)est

This past fall, I hopped on a plane west, picked up two hours in the process, rented a car and jockeyed time between two standout cities in the Pacific Northwest — Seattle, WA and Portland,... more »