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Minnesota Marvels
For this photo-heavy look at Minnesota garden centers, see the PDF below. Tonkadale Greenhouse Minnetonka, Minnesota 1. The first thing customers see when they walk into the greenhouse at Tonkadale is what’s called the “seasonal... more »
Study Finds ‘Pollinator Friendly’ Label Attracts Consumers
Purchasing decisions by consumers browsing for plants in a garden center are more likely to be influenced by labels such as “pollinator friendly,” according to a recent study by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural... more »
Binoculars on Birding
For this photo-heavy look at eye-catching birding displays, see the PDF below. Rock Valley Garden Center Rockford, Illinois To say that Rock Valley Garden Center excels with birding is an understatement — 37 to 50... more »
Designing Stand Out Displays
For this photo-heavy look at Spring Trials displays, see the PDF below. Succulents with Flair 1. A great way to add some additional color to succulents is by creating combos with kalanchoe (Dümmen Orange). 2.... more »
Become Lawn & Garden Retailer’s 2016 Merchandiser of the Year — Deadline Extended to June 17
Grab your camera! Give us your best shot! Join some elite company and participate in this year’s Merchandiser of the Year competition. Here’s what you need to know … WHO’S ELIGIBLE? To be considered for... more »
Start Me Up
This song by the legendary Rolling Stones is a reminder to think spring! Spring is here. Easter is behind us now and Mother’s Day is hot on its heels. Customers are beginning to work outside... more »
The Power of Pink
Pink Days in Bloom, Newfoundland, Canada It's rare that we take a trip across the border, but Pink Days in Bloom has become a mainstay on the small Canadian island of Newfoundland, thanks to avid... more »
The Anatomy of a Great Display
It's no secret that attention spans are growing shorter. In all likelihood, you will only have 30 seconds of attention from a customer at any one of your displays. As the marketplace is flooded with... more »
Fresh Perspectives: Creating the Hype
Businesses can change a lot in 35 years. What started as a single greenhouse growing produce has turned into a 15 greenhouse operation that grows 90 percent of the plants in its retail store. Baker's... more »
Fresh Perspectives: A Silo Above the Rest
The Barn Nursery may no longer have an old barn on its property, but its history still runs deep. One example is garden center manager Heather Moister who has been a staple at this Cary,... more »
Holiday Wrap-Up
For this photo-heavy look at North Carolina garden centers, see the PDF below. more »
Pantone Names 2016 Color of the Year
Color experts Pantone have announced that the combination of Pantone 15-3919 Serenity and Pantone 13-1520 Rose Quartz, is the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2016.The global authority on color and provider of professional... more »
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