Management

May 1, 2012
Marketing & Merchandising Webinar Now Available Online

If you missed GPN's webinar on "Marketing & Merchandising Ideas from Abroad," you can now view the archived presentation online.In April, Dave Edenfield, president of The Visions Group, presented some of the latest horticulture marketing... more »

May 1, 2012
New Scholarship Available for Students Studying Bulbs

Last week, Dig. Drop. Done., the North American authority on flower bulbs, announced that the North American Flower Bulb Wholesalers Association (NAFWA) has started accepting applications for the Karl Schroff Memorial Scholarship.The $3,000 scholarship(s) is... more »

May 1, 2012
Matterhorn Nursery Shuts Down

A sign posted in front of 34-acre Matterhorn Nursery says it all: "After thirty-one years, it is time for transition, Effective immediately, Matterhorn will cease retail operations."The sign notes, however, the nursery's landscape consulting and... more »

April 11, 2012
BugBand Partners with NASCAR Driver

BugBand and its line of natural insect repellent products today became the first Made In USA Brand Certified company to partner with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Max Gresham.BugBand and its line of natural... more »

April 11, 2012
Organic Gardening Magazine and Safer Brand Partner to Launch App

Organic Gardening magazine, in partnership with Safer Brand garden products, announces the release of Planting Planner, a free app designed to take the guesswork out of planning a garden.Organic Gardening magazine, in partnership with Safer... more »

April 11, 2012
Farwest Show Debuts New Features For 2012

The 2012 Farwest Show, now in its 40th year, recently announced the lineup for this year's event, including a featured celebration of the genus Acer. The 2012 Farwest Show, now in its 40th year, today... more »

April 11, 2012
Joe Lamp’l to Deliver Keynote at 2012 OFA Short Course

OFA - The Association for Horticulture Professionals has announced that TV personality Joe Lamp'l will be the keynote speaker at OFA Short Course in July.OFA - The Association for Horticulture Professionals has announced that TV... more »

April 11, 2012
Dates Set for 2013 and 2014 California Spring Trials

The Steering Committee for the California Spring Trials has announced the dates for 2013 and 2014 California Spring Trials - April 6 to April 11, 2013 and April 5 to April 10, 2014.The Steering Committee... more »

April 5, 2012
IGC Show and GCA Reach Exclusive Agreement

Garden Centers of America (GCA) has approved an exclusive agreement with IGC Show founders to carry on GCA programs and activities under the IGC banner.Garden Centers of America (GCA) has approved an exclusive agreement with... more »

April 2012
Keep Your Talent From Jumping Ship

Most employees aren't going to accept "we're all in this together" for much longer. Make 2012 the year you keep your best employees, not lose them. When it comes to managing employee turnover and keeping... more »

April 2012
Make decisions with your heart and your head!

It's sometimes difficult to make quantitative decisions that run counter to our emotional ties. This type of data-based decision making offers a good balance, a complement to the purely emotional platform many of us work... more »

April 2012
Have the Hot Hand

Next month's National Hardware Show in Las Vegas promises independent retailers a winning hand of education, new product debuts and an improved buying experience. The National Hardware Show is the gathering place for the entire... more »