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National Hardware Show Releases Health and Safety Guidelines
National Hardware Show organizers have updated health and safety guidelines in connection with all federal, health, and state recommendations and requirements. The National Hardware Show is scheduled to take place Oct. 21-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada.... more »
Ground Rules
Call it the greening trifecta of 2021 — everyday gardening meets self-sufficiency meets food origin awareness. The result? A backyard and balcony edible garden boom, where no space is too small for the “foodscaping” movement.... more »
New Varieties Showcase Awards Given at Farwest Show
'Kimono' hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomareki’ USPPAF), hybridized in the Netherlands by Kolster BV and introduced by Curoplant Co., was chosen by voting attendees as the People’s Choice winner in the 2021 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase. 'Kimono'... more »Farwest Show Attendees Select Retailers’ Choice Award Winners
As part of the Retailers’ Choice Awards, a jury of volunteer garden retailers roamed the floor and highlighted seven different products that particularly piqued their interest at the 2021 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon. The... more »
Lavender ‘Sensational’ Named Best in Show at Farwest
Lavender 'Sensational' (Lavandula intermedia ‘Tesseract’ PP31786) was chosen by judges as the Best in Show winner in the 2021 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase. The plant, discovered by Lloyd Traven and Richard Grazzini and introduced by Peace Tree... more »Arett Open House Pivots to Virtual Event
In a statement, Noah Chesbrough, Arett executive vice president, announced that this year’s LIVE Open House in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has been canceled. "Our priorities have not wavered since the beginning of the pandemic — the... more »
Registration Now Open for National Hardware Show
Today, the National Hardware Show (NHS) opened attendee registration for its 75th edition show, set for Oct. 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s new West Hall. Members of the industry are encouraged to sign up... more »Farwest Offers Seminars with Retail Focus
The 2021 Farwest Show, taking place Aug. 18-20 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, will offer three seminars that can help retail garden centers rejuvenate their marketing tactics and increase sales. These sessions... more »
Retailers’ Choice Awards Announced at Cultivate’21
Danny Summers, managing director of The Garden Center Group, has announced the winners of this year's Retailer's Choice Awards. Sponsored by the Garden Retailers Group and AmericanHort, the awards recognize the most unique and innovative products... more »Arett Sales Announces Major New Jersey Restrictions Lifted Ahead of Open House
The state of New Jersey has reopened and major COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Arett Sales moves forward with the final plans for its annual Open House in Atlantic City, taking place Sept. 12-14. Governor Phil Murphy lifted all restrictions on indoor gathering... more »
Plant Development Services to Debut New Varieties at Cultivate’21
Plant Development Services Inc. has announced its 2022 trade releases debuting at Cultivate'21. “As consumer interest in gardening and ornamental plants continues to soar, we’re thrilled to offer new varieties that enliven the landscape and... more »
Emery Jensen Edge to Take Place Live and In-Person in Orlando
Emery Jensen Distribution recently announced that its national trade show, Emery Jensen Edge, will be a live, in-person event taking place in Orlando, Florida. Customers, vendors and employees will safely gather at the Orange County... more »
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