Green Goods

Bailey Nurseries Announces Leadership Change

January 9, 2023
Bailey Nurseries Announces Leadership Change

Bailey Nurseries has announced that Terri McEnaney will step away from day-to-day operations in her role as chief executive officer to focus on strategy and the future of the company. Shane Brockshus has been named... more »
Hoffman Nursery Owner Retires After 40 years in the Industry

January 9, 2023
Hoffman Nursery Owner Retires After 40 Years in the Industry

Hoffman Nursery has announced the retirement of John Hoffman, co-owner. Jill Hoffman, co-owner, will remain as president and CEO, and David Hoffman will continue as vice president and chief operating officer. John Hoffman has spent... more »
McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture Expands Vendor Management Team

January 6, 2023
McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture Expands Vendor Management Team

 McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture has announce its has expanded its management to include the recent hiring of Jen Miner, an experienced horticultural industry expert, as a vendor program manager and the promotion of current team member Sarah... more »
New Study Explores Consumer Perceptions of Floral Industry Sustainability

January 6, 2023
Consumer Perceptions of Floral Industry Sustainability Examined

A new research study, “Consumer Perceptions & Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Environmental Practices in the Floral Industry,” has launched under the direction of the Floral Marketing Fund (FMF) through researchers at Mississippi State University (MSU) and... more »
Suntory Flowers Opens New Innovation Center

January 3, 2023
Suntory Flowers Opens New Innovation Center

Suntory Flowers has opened a state-of-the-art research facility that will serve as its new base for product development and production for flowers and vegetables. Based in Higashi Omi, Shiga Prefecture in Japan, the Suntory Flowers... more »
NGB Announces 2023 Green Thumb Award Winners

January 3, 2023
NGB Announces 2023 Green Thumb Award Winners

National Garden Bureau has announced six live goods and two hard goods as winners of the 2023 Green Thumb Award.  Award recipients were chosen based on these four criteria: uniqueness, technological innovation, ability to solve... more »

December 28, 2022
AFE Shares Ways to Increase Cut Flower Sales for Valentine’s Day Success

The National Retail Federation reports that 40% of Christmas shopping beginning right after Labor Day, so it’s no stretch to say that garden centers should begin their Valentine’s Day marketing before — or immediately after —... more »

December 19, 2022
5 Most-Viewed Garden Retail Inspiration

Lawn & Garden Retailer’s Inspiration Book continues to inspire garden centers with fun and creative ideas they can use in their own stores. In 2022, the five most-viewed categories were: 1. Signage 2. Green Goods 3. Staff... more »
Top 10 Lawn & Garden Retailer News for 2022

December 19, 2022
Top 10 Lawn & Garden Retailer News Stories of 2022

These garden retail news items were the top 10 most viewed news stories in 2022. 1. Bailey Reveals New Endless Summer Hydrangea Bailey is kicking off 2022 by introducing ‘Pop Star’ hydrangea, the newest variety... more »
Danziger Kicks Off 2024 Season With InnovationFest

December 13, 2022
New 2024 Genetics Introduced at Danziger’s InnovationFest

  Danziger’s InnovationFest kicked off 2024 by celebrating the beauty of nature. Customers and partners from more than 50 organizations around the world visited the company’s R&D facility in Israel during the month-long celebration. In addition... more »
NGB Publishes 2023 New Varieties Resources

December 7, 2022
NGB Publishes 2023 New Varieties Resources

National Garden Bureau (NGB) has added its members' new plant varieties for 2023 in its “New Plants” section. December is when many growers and retailers are finalizing or planning their product line-up and garden selections... more »

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