5 Minutes with … Stephen Barlow

Stephen Barlow is the second-generation owner of Barlow’s in Sea Girt, New Jersey.

Quick & Easy Marketing Solutions for Garden Centers

Marketing experts offer tips to help your retail location stand out.

A Challenging Journey…

IGCs should be constantly thinking about these things as we go through the pandemic.

Selling More Pots & Planters

Differentiate your store by offering quality, out-of-the-ordinary products.

Using Social Media Effectively in Uncertain Times

Garden centers must provide frequent, dynamic and reassuring social media content.

Lead Like the Mouse

Find out how IGCs can apply “the Disney difference” techniques to their stores.

Understanding Millennials from the Millennial Perspective

Proper communication can earn and maintain millennials’ business for the long term.

A Training Map for Uncharted Territory

Here's the lowdown on how to train newly hired staff.

Bringing out the Best in Us All

Let’s forget about the doom and gloom that’s dominating the headlines lately, and instead look at some of the good news — the garden centers, greenhouses and individuals who are reaching out and... more