Independent garden center

American Meadows donates unsold plants, resulting in 0% organic waste

American Meadows and its sister company, High Country Gardens, are driven by their shared purpose of doing good through gardening. This season, their... more »

Partnering with a local business helped CountryMax Stores host an event with a crowd that couldn’t get enough.

Event Central: Goat yoga at CountryMax Stores

After their first class sold out in 24 hours, CountryMax Stores knew they had a hit with a goat yoga class. Now, they host several sessions per year a... more »

Forest Lake Greenhouses, a South Carolina garden center, revolutionized its business with easy-to-learn technology.

Embracing change with technology

With decades of history behind its name, Forest Lake Greenhouses is combining its strength in history with modernized technology to move the garden ce... more »

Weston Nurseries mourns the loss of Wayne Mezitt

Peter Mezitt, president of Weston Nurseries, announced in an email the death of his father Wayne Mezitt. [caption id="attachment_67776" align="alig... more »

Willow Gardens Nursery has served the Fresno and Clovis area with mature trees, colorful flowers, pottery, statuary, and gifts. 1) The synthetic grass on the property gives customers a first-hand look and feel for the material,

From the Road: Golden State gems

Here's a look at three notable garden centers in the Fresno, California, area for your merchandising inspiration: Gazebo Gardens and Lotus Gardens in ... more »

5 Minutes With … Brian Rapp

Brian Rapp is creative director at CountryMax Stores, a family-owned retailer that just opened its 19th location in Auburn, New York, and is celebrati... more »