Management

August 23, 2011

ANLA and OFA Partner on Legislative Event Series

This September, ANLA and OFA are hosting a series of grassroots education events. Three one-day events are taking place in Connecticut, Michigan and New Jersey allowing easy access by car.This September, ANLA and OFA are... more »

August 9, 2011

Scotts Stunted in Stormy Q3

Unfriendly weather hits Scotts Miracle-Gro with a Q3 of a 10 percent sales declineUnfriendly weather hits Scotts Miracle-Gro with a Q3 (ended July 2) of 10 percent sales declines to $1.06 billion, reports Ken Clark... more »

August 2011

Find The Pulse

With input from 300 participants, results from the 2011 Lawn & Garden Retailer/OFA Pulse of the Industry survey provided us with a glimpse into an industry that faced a spring parade rained on by a... more »

August 2011

Before & After

A lot has happened in the short 10 years of Lawn & Garden Retailer's existence, and never a dull moment for any of us!During the last 10 years, as an industry, we reached the maturity... more »

August 2011

Creating & Feeding The Passion

Looking back on your first gardening successes can go a long way when it comes to helping your customers with theirs.During my 40 years in the gardening industry, some of my most enjoyable memories come... more »

August 2011

Adapting Your Independent Brand

Taking assertive and measurable action on a refreshed brand identity and assessing every touchpoint at which your customer experiences your garden center services will send a clear message that you are stepping squarely in the... more »

August 2011

The Future of Gardening

Connecting is key when it comes to reaching a new generation of gardeners.The garden is an excellent teaching tool. From a single flower many subjects can be taught including geography, science, art and literature. I... more »

August 2, 2011

IGC Show Bound? Get The App

IGC Show organizers announced the IGC 2011 App for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is now available for free download at the iTunes App Store. Users of smartphone devices other than those supported by... more »

July 26, 2011

Napa Home & Garden Files Chapter 11

Napa Home & Garden to sell its core home and garden business to Teters Floral Products.Back on July 5 in Atlanta, Napa Home & Garden filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy case. As part of the... more »

July 20, 2011

Sid’s Greenhouses to Close Retail Garden Centers in Illinois

Sid's Greenhouses, one of Chicagoland's largest and most respected specialty retailers, will close its two retail nursery and garden center locations in Palos Hills and Bolingbrook, Ill. Sid's Greenhouses, one of Chicagoland's largest and most... more »

July 18, 2011

OFA Elects, Appoints New Officers, Board Members

Last week at OFA Short Course in Columbus, Ohio, OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals announced the election of its president and vice president, as well as the election of new board members.Mike McCabe... more »

July 2011

Consumer Insight

Think outside of the pot. Through market research, learn new ways to innovate and create additional value for consumers.I'm often asked to explain what I do for a living. In short, I specialize in asking... more »