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Most green industry professionals understand how amazing the photosynthesis process is, as plants benefit Mother Earth by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. But not all plants are alike in their impact; some have a higher... more »Hawaiian Fantasies
A tropical garden transports us to that place within us that is the source of dreams. Who hasn't fantasized of tropical islands, warm breezes and the smell of sweet blossoms in the air? Tropical flora... more »Beauty Meets Function
Beautiful flowers and dramatic foliage may feed the soul, but when times are tough, we need plants that also feed our bodies. Ornamental edibles including herbs, salad greens and some flowers are as... more »Ripe for Sale
As the "going green" movement continues to gain momentum and the economy lapses into an official recession, a new trend is emerging: edible gardening. Garden centers from coast to coast are reporting heightened consumer interest... more »Boots on the Ground
Spring is officially over. So, how'd it go? Did those sustainable, eco-friendly products you stocked up on fly off the shelves? If you are like most retailers, garden or otherwise, around the country, the excitement... more »Selling Nature
After allowing space for traffic flow, every other square foot of your sales floor is valuable so it's important to use it wisely. Great numbers of varied merchandise spur sales; customers will slow down... more »Selling Eco(nomically) Friendly Products
Stocking eco-friendly products can help garden centers attract customers: Organic, nonthreatening products can be a real draw, especially with the chemicals and synthetic products often associated with gardening. "The [green] market is continuing to grow... more »The Country Slowly Turns Green
With the mad rush of spring over, you are finally reviewing those sales reports that have piled up on your desk in the past couple of months. As you review which categories and products were... more »Winner’s Circle
Deciding which varieties to carry in your garden center can be quite the task. Not all consumers share the same tastes, but you want to stock plants that you know will sell well. That's why... more »Rethinking Shrubs
I'm sure that Bob Dylan wasn't writing about the nursery industry when he wrote these iconic lyrics, but nothing better sums up what's going on in the world of plants and in particular the world... more »Green by Nature, Vibrant by Design
By now, everybody has heard about sustainable gardening, sustainable business practices and the environmentally conscious movement in general. The two things that surprise me about sustainable practices are that it took so long to catch... more »Poinsettias on Trial
Consumer Picks We had more than 450 consumers come thorough the poinsettia trials during our open house at the University of Florida. The public is invited to tour the trials and participate in evaluating varieties... more »
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July 19, 2024
Dramm introduces 2 new watering tools
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Northwest Nursery Buyers Association announces new member and vendor relations and events manager
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Sakata Seed America appoints new head grower
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15 Retailers’ Choice Awards given at Cultivate’24
July 17, 2024
That Flower Feeling names marketing chair
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