February 2012

Let Me Explain… From Dumpsters to Displays

The next time you walk by your dumpster — or any dumpster for that matter — take a peek

Painting With Plants

While breathtaking and artistic, the concept of vertical gardening has yet to take off at many independent garden centers. Here are a few suggestions from the experts to help get your customers off th... more

Business Philosophies in 5 Words or Less…

Not only do their elevator speeches tell their story with absolute clarity, but everything they do as a company — marketing, advertising, merchandising, operations, etc. — supports and reinforces th... more

The Pacific North(b)est

This past fall, I hopped on a plane west, picked up two hours in the process, rented a car and jockeyed time between two standout cities in the Pacific Northwest — Seattle, WA and Portland, OR — vis... more