Independent garden center

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 »

“Rain Day, Train Day” at Meadows Farms takes advantage of inclement weather to drive knowledge. Photos courtesy of John Kennedy.

Knowledge is the new currency

The brain can turn to mush pretty quickly over the summer, and teachers want to avoid summer learning loss by sending kids home with reading assignmen... more »