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Sakata and P. Allen Smith Partner for Cut Flowers
Sakata Seed America has expanded its partnership with P. Allen Smith to create the P. Allen Smith Home Grown Flower Collection, including an assortment of cut flower varieties bred exclusively by Sakata. This new collection... more »
AAS Winner Edibles Expand Availability
Six All-America Selections vegetable/edible winners are now more accessible to North American growers and gardeners. Three patio/container tomatoes from Pro-Veg Seeds Ltd. from the United Kingdom are now available to order in smaller quantities directly... more »
Dümmen Orange, Succulent Company Make Deal
Wander Tuinier B.V., a company specializing in production and sales of succulents, is joining Dümmen Orange. Wander Tuinier is joining Dümmen Orange because of the possibility to increase the production volume, the entrepreneurial spirit and the... more »
Skagit Gardens is Up for Sale
Skagit Gardens, located in Skagit Valley in western Washington, is now available for purchase. Skagit Gardens has two growing locations totaling more than 50 acres, with nearly 13 acres of covered greenhouses. Current production includes:... more »
Webinar Gives Washington Update
On June 21, Craig Regelbrugge, AmericanHort’s senior vice president, will present a webinar on “Everything You NEED to Know about What’s Going On In Washington!” During the one-hour webinar, Regelbrugge will provide an update on... more »
Ball WebTrack Adds New Capabilities
The latest update for Ball Seed’s WebTrack To Go mobile app now includes full ordering capabilities for the industry’s largest assortment of seeds and plants. App users can also complete order fulfillment via seed count... more »Dramm Turns 75
The Dramm Corp. is celebrating its milestone 75th anniversary. In 1941, Manitowoc florist John G. Dramm designed a product that was to become the cornerstone of the Dramm Corp. The 400 Water Breaker Nozzle is a... more »
Lead to Succeed
There is a saying in life that the “days are busy but the years are short” and when it comes to retail, this is absolutely the truth. After all, how often have years flown by... more »
Exit Your Business Stage Right
A good rule for life is to begin with the end in mind. Too bad most of us don't get this message when we're younger. I’ve heard it said that only approximately 30 percent of... more »
Sell More Container Designs
After working in garden centers for the last 25 years as a salesperson, container designer, buyer, crew lead and any other position under the sun and snow, I learned an important lesson: Knowing and understanding... more »
Loyalty and Customer Engagement Webinar Online
If you missed Lawn & Garden Retailer’s recent webinar "Marketing gets them in but Loyalty and Customer Engagement keep them coming back!" you can now view the archived presentation online. On May 12, Keith Lam and... more »
Macromanaging and Leadership
As a (albeit “old”) student of business and in working with retailers of all sizes, from corporate big box to locally owned garden centers in my consultancy, I’m always looking to identify those factors that... more »
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