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April 7, 2017

We Made It

California Spring Trials has come and gone, and it was an incredible week, but we still have so many more things to share with you. I'll pick up where we left off: Day 5. We spent... more »

April 5, 2017

Two More Days of Trials

Days 3 and 4 of California Spring Trials are in the books. The "weather gods" have been smiling down on us, and I hope you've been having as much fun viewing our videos from each... more »

April 3, 2017

Spring Trials Kicks Off

The 2017 California Spring Trials is underway, and Team Lawn & Garden Retailer and GPN has two days of travel under its belt. We're heading from north to south along the coast, and I'm excited... more »

March 27, 2017

Feeling Spring

Last week I headed out to Navy Pier to see how “Chicago’s Blooming,” the theme for this year’s Chicago Flower & Garden Show. I went on a Monday, traditionally less busy, but there were still... more »

March 13, 2017

Growing With Minimal Limits

I absolutely love seeing “non-traditional” gardens. There seem to be more and more vertical farms, rooftop gardens and unique commercial installations than ever before. The latest plans out of China really caught my eye. A... more »

February 27, 2017

Paper or Plastic?

On Feb. 1 shopping in my hometown of Chicago changed a bit. I guess I hadn’t been paying close attention to the news because when I stepped foot in the grocery store, I was surprised... more »

February 13, 2017

Trending Upward

There are 34 more days until spring! Recent weather, however, has been all over the place. I’ve talked with a couple garden centers in the South and they’re already seeing some spring color. At the same... more »

February 7, 2017

Oregon Nurseries Adds to Hall of Fame

The Oregon Nurseries Hall of Fame will welcome four individuals and one couple to its ranks at a special Hall of Fame installation banquet. The event will take place Feb. 22, at the Holiday Inn... more »

February 7, 2017

PVG Adds Sales Manager

Pleasant View Gardens has hired Jaime LeFlem as sales manager, Finished/Retail-Ready. LeFlem’s comprehensive sales background provides him with the experience needed to play a key role in the development and execution of sales plans, driving... more »

February 7, 2017

Harris Seeds Has New Logo, Website

Harris Seeds, a western New York-based supplier of flower seeds, vegetable seeds, plants and other agricultural supplies, has redesigned its company logo and launched a new website designed to provide greenhouse growers, farmers and home... more »

January 23, 2017

Product Hunting

Since we last touched base, there have been some industry events worth mentioning. From MANTS in Baltimore to TPIE in Florida to the Atlanta and Dallas markets and a few others, there’s plenty going on... more »

January 9, 2017

The Next Generation

People are some of a company's best assets, and we want to give you a chance to recognize those up-and-coming stars in the industry. Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication, GPN, is now accepting nominations... more »