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.](https://lgrmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CountryMax-Stores-knew-they-had-a-hit-with-a-goat-yoga-class.png)
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.](https://lgrmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Forest-Lake-Greenhouses-a-South-Carolina-garden-center-revolutionized-its-business-with-easy-to-learn-technology.-.png)
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,](https://lgrmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/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-.png)
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 creative director at CountryMax Stores](https://lgrmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/5-Minutes-With-…-Brian-Rapp-creative-director-at-CountryMax-Stores.png)
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 »