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Event Central: Chalk the walk at Dothan Nurseries
This past August, Dothan Nurseries took a usually slow summer Saturday in Dothan, Alabama, and held its first Chalk the Walk: An Art & Houseplant ... more »
Innovative Ideas: Pro tips for attracting the most meaningful hires this spring
For many garden centers, spring hiring is a frantic dash to fill open positions. But what if you could attract a steady stream of highly qualified can... more »
Innovative Ideas: Cultivating calm in Chicago
Nestled at the intersection of two of Chicago’s busiest streets, “The Island” at Gethsemane Garden Center offers quiet refuge in the midst of a ... more »
5 Minutes With … Clark Hudmon
Clark Hudmon is owner of Barn Owl Garden Center, a family-run business based in Carol Stream, Illinois, that has been serving the community for over 2... more »
Gearing up for the new season
From pets to pollinator-friendly plants, garden centers are busy planning for the 2026 season. Here are some of the ways three retailers (and one cons... more »
From the Road: Retailing in Raleigh
On the first day of fall, five tour buses made their way around Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, for the 2025 Garden Center Group Fall Event retail tou... more »
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