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Monrovia offers outdoor living design tips

May 23, 2023
Monrovia offers outdoor living design tips

Garden centers can help customers create the outdoor spaces with two new resources from Monrovia. Digital guide Monrovia’s new Outdoor Living digital guide is a great way to spark creativity and increase sales of shrubs,... more »
Horticulture industry mourns the loss of Kurt W. Dramm

May 18, 2023
Horticulture industry mourns the loss of Kurt W. Dramm

Kurt W. Dramm, a born salesman and friend to all in the horticulture industry, died on Tuesday, May 16, at the age of 85. Kurt was born and raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and graduated from... more »
stock The importance of pollinators continues to rise, and there are a number of free resources available for garden centers to help educate your customers.

June 2023
Creating a buzz about pollinators

June is National Pollinator Month, meaning it is the perfect time to hone in on your year-round messaging, how the products you sell help bees and other pollinators. Here are some resources available to help... more »
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May 2, 2023
First Casual Market Atlanta debuts in July

The inaugural Casual Market Atlanta will be staged July 10-13 at AmericasMart Atlanta in an all-new outdoor furnishings destination featuring over 50 showrooms and 100 temporary exhibits. Hallmarks of the Casual Market experience include the... more »

April 27, 2023
Monrovia releases customers’ top trends for 2023

What plants will garden center customers be looking for this season? Monrovia has announced a few consumer trends that offer some insights into the styles, plants, and gardening topics retail customers are interested in right... more »
Star Roses and Plants hydrangea 'Cherry Explosion'

May 2023
5 Floral trends for 2023

Bright and flashy colors, dried and preserved blooms, and a nod to nature are among some of this year’s floral trends. Read on to see what trends you’ll want to promote in your garden center.... more »
Dümmen Orange Achieving Sustainability Certification in Guatemala

April 25, 2023
Dümmen Orange receives sustainability certification in Guatemala

Dümmen Orange recently announced it is on track with sustainability certification for its production sites worldwide. Last year, five sites in four countries were added to the list of fully certified companies; the company says... more »
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April 14, 2023
AmericanHort webinar to discuss designing a conversation garden

On May 9, Lynn Kuhn from Conversations Gardens will present "5 Secrets To Creating Outdoor Spaces for Social Connection." These spaces are intentionally designed outdoor areas that are both physically and emotionally comfortable — where... more »
The trends report explains how the U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zones have changed dramatically

April 5, 2023
Arbor Day Foundation shares activities to celebrate Arbor Day

Arbor Day takes place on April 28, and the Arbor Day Foundation is sharing some ways to show their appreciation for nature through tree-related activities. “As we prepare to plant our 500 millionth tree as... more »
The Growing Good program helps schools and other organizations cultivate a love of gardening.

April 2023
Connecting kids to gardening

For most gardeners, a big part of gardening is sharing with others. For Coast of Maine Organic Products, it’s about sharing the love of gardening with the next generation. The company created its Growing Good... more »

April 3, 2023
IMC Market Wednesday highlights casual furnishings and outdoor living at AmericasMart Atlanta

International Market Centers’ (IMC) next Market Wednesday, April 5, will highlight casual furnishings and outdoor living showrooms featured in AmericasMart Atlanta’s newest category through a special “Passport to Product” promotion. Beginning in 2023, some 43... more »
Dramm hires new technical representative Angela Storm

March 17, 2023
Dramm hires new technical representative

The Dramm Corp. recently announced it has hired Angela Storm as Western technical representative. Storm most recently served as a key account representative for Dümmen Orange North America, and prior as a breeder representative for... more »