Independent garden center

January 2012
Let Me Explain: History in Black and White

Many independent garden centers have a rich family history that many of your customers may know little about. Why not show them? Time is on your side. Actually, history is on your side. As an... more »

December 28, 2011
Corso’s Garden Center Upgraded In Time For Holidays

An improved main greenhouse at Corso's Garden Center in Sandusky, Ohio, has customers shopping in a structure that's brighter and with a more "conservancy feel." Corso's Garden Center spent approximately $750,000 improving the main greenhouse,... more »

December 28, 2011
Independent We Stand’s ‘Indie Award’ Goes To Hardware Store

Howard Brothers Hardware was recently named Indie Business of the Year with nearly 45,000 votes and awarded Independent We Stand's "Indie Award."Thanks to their outstanding dedication to customers, employees and community members, Howard Brothers Hardware... more »

December 28, 2011
Hort Couture Offers Free Merchandising Support

Hort Couture is offering retailers free merchandising support on orders placed by the end of the year – December 31, 2011. Hort Couture is offering retailers free merchandising support on orders placed by the end... more »

December 22, 2011
Garden Center Donates Poinsettias

Last week, Al's Garden Centers, Sherwood, Ore., donated 800 poinsettias that were distributed to senior citizens in the neighboring community.The poinsettias were grown in Al's Greenhouses, and delivered to local seniors this week by members... more »

December 22, 2011
Al’s Garden Center Donates 800 Poinsettias

Last week, Al's Garden Centers, Sherwood, Ore., donated 800 poinsettias that were distributed to senior citizens in the neighboring community.The poinsettias were grown in Al's Greenhouses, and delivered to local seniors this week by members... more »

November 15, 2011
Scenic Nursery Closes Its Doors

After more than 60 years in business, Modesto's Scenic Nursery will close its doors due to a "tough" last several years and "dramatic changes" in how business is conducted.After more than 60 years in business,... more »

October 25, 2011
Sickles Market Earns Top Biz Award In New Jersey

It's official, earlier this month Sickles Market was awarded the title of New Jersey's Family Business of the Year.Earlier this month Sickles Market was awarded the title of New Jersey's Family Business of the Year... more »

October 25, 2011
Three Gardens Centers To Close By Year’s End

A bad economy, poor weather conditions for much of spring and changing gardening habits have affected the industry. The following three garden centers are no exception and will be closing their doors by the end... more »

October 11, 2011
Flash Band Takes Mahoney’s

Watch an area high school marching band play an impromptu concert at Mahoney's Fall Fest.Last weekend at Mahoney's Garden Center Fall Fest, the Winchester High School Marching Band appeared to play an impromptu concert, reports... more »

October 11, 2011
Hort Couture Announces Fall Webinar Series

Open to everyone, Hort Couture recently announced an IGC-specific three-part webinar series.Hort Couture's Fall 2011 webinar series:"Tropicalissimo: Tres Chic Tropials Review" October 17, 11:00 am EST: Hort Couture offers a new way to think about... more »

September 27, 2011
Milaeger’s Wins World’s Easiest Display Promotion

Milaeger's employee, Lars Skoglund, is the winner of the Endless Summer Collection World's Easiest Display Promotion – turning a part time job into a full time ride by receiving a brand new Ford Fiesta as... more »