April 2025

Exploring the latest trends in pottery and containers

Three pottery and container suppliers share what’s trending and tips on how to sell more of this essential product category.

Plant care goes high-tech

A new platform puts growing success into the hands of gardeners.

Change of plans

Make a plan — then be ready to change it to contend with our customers’ uncertainty.

Event Central: Rockledge Gardens celebrates summer with First Fridays

Rockledge Gardens’ first-Friday-of-the-month event gives customers many reasons to shop — and stay a while.

5 Minutes With … Danielle Winer

Danielle Winer is owner of Mill Creek Gardens, a year-round plant shop and greenhouse located in Central Wisconsin.

The CAST countdown continues

We’re just days away from California Spring Trials (CAST) as I write this, and I’m ready to leave the volatile Midwestern spring weather (tornado warnings one day, snow showers the next) and soak ... more

Cart considerations

The right carts for your garden center are a key part to selling more products — and increasing your profits.

10 common marketing mistakes to avoid

Don’t make these marketing mistakes when promoting your retail operation.

Find merchandising inspiration with these retail-focused displays at CAST

These merchandising displays at California Spring Trials (CAST) will elevate your retail merchandising.