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This industry is now worth over $40 billion in annual revenue, and gardening has become America's number-one outdoor leisure activity. All major network morning shows have gardening segments, there's a separate rack for gardening magazines... more »Fresh from the Garden Center
Many garden center owners, managers and other employees have produce to thank for their beginnings. Most of us have heard the story, "Grandpa set up a seasonal produce stand and later brought in some flowers,... more »Point of sale software: A Few Pointers
Point of sale (POS) and office software is only important to a business owner or manager who wants to be in control of the business and not blind. If properly used it shows the health... more »Maximizing Your Display Garden
Display gardens are not new to our industry. Whether they come in the form of a border garden along the roadside, a 200-sq.ft. plot in a high traffic area of the property, or a 5-acre... more »Making the Most of Mixed Containers
We all know that mixed containers are among the hottest and best-priced item selling at retail today! One factor driving demand for containers is the amount of exposure featuring mixed containers in consumer media. Television... more »Plant Profit in an Instant
I was telling a salesperson at my local garden center about my recent change of landscaping plans, and they directed me to some All-American Selections (AAS) winners. The salesperson gave me a brief overview of... more »
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