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Garden Center Show Retailer Bus Tour details announced 800

Garden Center Show Retailer Bus Tour details announced

The scheduled stops have been announced for the Lawn & Garden Retailer Bus Tour, taking place on Monday, Aug. 7, the day before The Garden Cente... more »

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L&GR seeks nominations for Innovator Awards

How innovative is your garden center? Share your story now for the 2024 Lawn & Garden Retailer Innovator Awards. These awards will recognize gard... more »

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How to attract employees with a marketing mindset

The job hunting experience can be tedious and monotonous for your potential employee, with constantly repeating tasks. From typing in their full name,... more »

Mar24_5 Minutes With ... Derek Ellis

5 Minutes With … Derek Ellis

Derek Ellis is CEO of Ellis Home & Garden, a family-owned and -operated garden center with locations in Louisiana and East Texas. What made you c... more »

Pollinatives owner Donald Gerber shares why he started his retail nursery and how garden centers can sell more native plants.

A need for natives

It’s not often that someone starts a business out of laziness. Donald Gerber, owner of Pollinatives in the San Antonio area and a self-described “... more »

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The importance of community relationships

Recently, I received an email from a teacher at one of our area high schools asking if I would be interested in having a student “intern” this com... more »