From the Road

January 2012
Fine Italian Merchandising

The 53rd International Garden Centre Congress found itself in Northern Italy last September, giving its attendees a fresh look at Italy's garden center scene.This layout has a ton of great photos. To see all of... more »

October 17, 2011
OFA’s Grow & Sell for Profit Conference Slated for Next Month

OFA's Grow & Sell for Profit Conference is scheduled to meet Nov. 8-9, 2011 in Raleigh, N.C. OFA – the Association of Horticulture Professionals is partnering with the North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers Association, the... more »

October 10, 2011
America in Bloom Winners Announced

The winners of the 2011 America in Bloom national awards were announced at the annual program held in the Washington, D.C. area on October 6-8."Quality of life is an important element in promoting a city,... more »

August 23, 2011
ANLA and OFA Partner on Legislative Event Series

This September, ANLA and OFA are hosting a series of grassroots education events. Three one-day events are taking place in Connecticut, Michigan and New Jersey allowing easy access by car.This September, ANLA and OFA are... more »

August 2011
Let Me Explain…

...a few things I found interesting on a recent tour of United Kingdom garden centers.The British are known for their classical gardens and old Victorian greenhouses that contain amazing, old and important plant collections. Beyond... more »

August 2011
Garden State(ments)

From garden markets to a fourth generation family-owned garden center, the 2011 Garden Centers of America (GCA) Summer Tour in New Jersey offered tour attendees plenty of variety and industry history. What follows are useful... more »

August 2, 2011
IGC Show Bound? Get The App

IGC Show organizers announced the IGC 2011 App for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is now available for free download at the iTunes App Store. Users of smartphone devices other than those supported by... more »

May 24, 2011
Trendspotting at This Year’s Chelsea Flower Show

From unique statuary to outdoor offices, there is plenty of variety and some common themes to be seen at the Chelsea Flower Show this week.From unique statuary to outdoor offices, there is plenty of variety... more »

Garden Center Touring
Garden Center Touring

From curb appeal to succession plans, garden center tours can provide owners, managers and staff motivation to improve, beneficial industry connections and long-lasting memories.While working with such great people to get ready for the 2011... more »

February 22, 2011
AmericasMart’s All-Encompassing Fall Market Run

AmericasMart Atlanta will present a new buying destination when it premieres the Atlanta Apparel Market together with the Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Atlanta Gourmet Market this fall.AmericasMart Atlanta will present a new... more »

Getting Warmer
Getting Warmer

Think warm thoughts. Why? Because the Garden Centers of America (GCA) Holiday Tour in Minnesota is upon us, and depending on where you are in the country, warm spring weekends might feel light years away.... more »

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Managing Editor Paige Worthy's Garden Getaway Tour to Scotland and England was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the gardens of the UK with a group of unforgettable fellow travelers and garden enthusiasts.Back in May, I... more »