Management
Innovative Ideas: Creating a team culture
Being in the garden center industry for the better part of 30 years, it’s amazing to look back and see all of the changes we’ve been through — how new varieties have been developed to... more »
HRI opens Leadership Academy applications
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is now accepting applications for the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2025. The one-year program is designed for professionals at all levels who aspire to take on greater leadership roles.... more »2 horticulture companies sign agreements with PivotPoint Business Solutions
PivotPoint Business Solutions has partnered with Hathaway & Lane Direct (HLD) and Advanced Grower Solutions (AGS). "Together our organizations will collaborate and share our expertise with business owners in the horticulture industry to accelerate growth... more »
What will give you the most juice for the squeeze?
You’ve heard this before, but it’s even more critical in today’s hyper-competitive world: If you’re not changing, you’re losing ground, especially as your competitors (including both the IGCs and non-GCs in your market) are fighting... more »
Register now to learn from the most innovative garden centers
Join L&GR editors and some of the industry’s most innovative garden center owners and operators for a first-of-its-kind roundtable, scheduled to take place online at 2 p.m. on Nov. 2. Register here. During this engaging... more »
Garden Center Group announces 2024 dates
Danny Summers, managing director of The Garden Center Group, recently announced dates and location of its 2024 Fall Event. The event is scheduled to take place Sept. 23-26, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. The annual event... more »
Taking third place: Making your IGC a community gathering space
What do two plant sellers have in common with a sprawling indoor/outdoor shopping complex and a vintage reseller? They all focus on being a “third place” in their community — a place outside of home... more »
Headwinds or tailwinds as 2024 approaches
It never ceases to amaze me that any three people in our industry can view the same data and situation and interpret this information differently, each of the three arriving at different conclusions and plans... more »
Success strategies for succession planning
“By failing to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.” This familiar quote from Benjamin Franklin is especially true when it comes to succession and exit planning for your business, says Chris Cimaglio, certified exit plan advisor (CEPA),... more »
Staff training: Making safety a top priority in the garden center
A number of considerations should be examined when creating or updating a workplace safety program for the garden center. Here, Zach Bruce, safety services manager for Hortica, shares why it’s important to have a program in place... more »
6 expert tips for setting customer expectations
Consumers have almost unlimited choices on where and when they can spend their money. Brick and mortar and online, products and services, necessities and experiential (things like travel and entertainment) are all viable options for... more »
The importance of treating garden center customers as guests
A few fundamental questions for you to ponder: Are you selling plants or providing solutions and fulfilling the needs and expectations of your customers? Are you in a transactional mindset, selling one plant at a... more »
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Garden Center Group reveals 2024 Fall Event details
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