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August 14, 2018

All Things Independent

The IGC Show is here. Are you in Chicago for it? When this e-newsletter lands in your inbox, I'll be at Navy Pier checking out the trade show for new products, listening to some education... more »

July 24, 2018

The New Product Hunt

Cultivate'18 is in the books, which is hard to believe after months of planning. The event was a major success, from education sessions to the Retail Peer2Peer Workshop and much more. Today, I, however, want... more »

July 10, 2018

Cultivate’18 Bound

In just a few days I'll be heading to Columbus, Ohio, with many of you I bet. If Cultivate'18 is already on your agenda — or if you live nearby and are still on the... more »

June 26, 2018

Hydroponic Happenings

This week I'm in the Seattle, Washington, area on the Garden Centers of America (GCA) Summer Tour. This is my first time in Seattle and day one did not disappoint. I'll be sharing a lot... more »

June 12, 2018

10 Days Left

Do you have any creative displays or a standout group of displays in your store? Then what are you waiting for? The deadline to enter Lawn & Garden Retailer's Merchandiser of the Year competition is... more »

May 22, 2018

On the Road

I'm currently learning my New York state geography as I'm driving around to garden centers in Central and Western New York and the Finger Lakes — at least looking at a map I think that... more »

May 8, 2018

Hort for All Ages

Three things came across my desk this past week, all focused on specific age groups and all things I want to share with you. The first is a campaign led by Seed Your Future aimed... more »

April 24, 2018

Home Sweet Home

We're back from California Spring Trials, and the trip went great. We saw tons of new introductions and great merchandising ideas. It's hard to believe more than 60 companies were present at the trials, and... more »

April 18, 2018

Down the Coast

Days 3 and 4 of California Spring Trials have come and gone, and we haven't been disappointed with many more new varieties and stellar displays. We started off Day 3 at American Takii followed by... more »

April 16, 2018

The First Two Days

California Spring Trials is here! Each year around this time we look forward to hitting the road in search of the latest in breeding innovation, introductions and, of course, display ideas. Team Lawn & Garden... more »

April 10, 2018

Let’s Create

April is upon us, meaning we've opened the entry period for you to become Lawn & Garden Retailer's 2018 Merchandiser of the Year. You have until June 22 to submit up to five high-resolution photos... more »

March 27, 2018

Plants and Animals

First and foremost, happy spring! The last two weeks have been busy with a trip to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, a week in the warmth of Costa Rica and a change of seasons... more »