News

March 8, 2013

New England Grows Draws Thousands to Boston

On February 6 and 7, 2013, New England Grows gathered commercial horticulture professionals for a two-day industry-wide celebration in Boston, Mass. More than 11,000 guests experienced the event and thousands participated in cutting-edge educational sessions,... more »

February 12, 2013

OFA, Ball Commit to 2013 America in Bloom

OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals and Ball Horticultural Co. have made early-year commitments to be lead sponsors of the America in Bloom program in 2013."OFA is committed to supporting the horticulture industry," said... more »

January 8, 2013

New Centralized Spring Trials Reservation Website Debuts

OFA has launched the official central reservation website for the 2013 California Spring Trials, to be held April 6 to 11.This year, more than 30 companies are exhibiting at 19 locations. Attendees can arrange appointments... more »

January 2013

The Taste of Success

Sometimes we just hate it when our favorite band goes mainstream. But on the contrary, when a favorite brand goes Main Street, we couldn't be any prouder. That's because witnessing a small business succeed is... more »

January 3, 2013

Buckeye State Plays Host to 2013 GCA Summer Tour

"Ohio is right in the middle of what I call the 'Garden Center Belt,' which stretches from the Upper Midwest to New England," says Garden Centers of America (GCA) Chairman Jeff Morey. "It offers some... more »

January 3, 2013

ANLA Rings in New Year with New Executive Vice President

OFA CEO Michael Geary, CAE, assumes the chief staff position on Jan. 1, 2013. Bringing 21 years of experience in association management, including nearly three years as the CEO of OFA, Michael will helm both... more »

December 20, 2012

New Vision Summit for IGCs to Meet in January

According to retail experts John Stanley and Sid Raisch, independent garden centers must change and they need to do so quickly.Stanley and Raisch believe this because the average sale per customer of a typical American... more »

November 28, 2012

AAS Announces Niagara Peninsula as Site for 2013 Summer Summit

After an eight year absence, All-America Selections is returning to the Niagara Peninsula for the annual AAS Summer Summit. The 2013 event will be held from August 12-14 with The Waterfront Hotel in Burlington serving... more »

November/December 2012

Trophy Case Varieties

How confident are you that you've chosen the right mix of annuals and vegetables for your customers? What proof do you have that the plants you've ordered will actually perform for the home gardener and... more »

October 24, 2012

OFA Grow & Sell for Profit Conference Going on Location

The OFA Grow & Sell for Profit Conference is going on location on Thursday, November 8 to Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina – the largest single-site heated greenhouse in the United States with 162... more »

October 2, 2012

America in Bloom Presents 2012 Awards

The 2012 America in Bloom (AIB) national awards program were announced at the annual symposium held in Fayetteville, Ark., on Sept. 22."America in Bloom participation is helping communities achieve their potential. The accomplishments and progress... more »

September 20, 2012

DEADLINE EXTENDED — Applications Now Being Accepted for 2013 Intern of the Year

Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication GPN and Nexus Corp. have announced a call for applicants for the 2013 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year. The deadline for submissions HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Oct. 26, 2012.The... more »