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GREEN PROFIT - April 2020 Issue (Vol. 83 No. 12)
Buzz Worthy
Finally a Professional
Ellen C. Wells
How did my seeds do? Not great.
Cover Story
Feed the Need for Fertilizer
Bill Calkins
Here’s how garden centers can increase the likelihood of shoppers adding plant food to their carts each time they buy plants, improving their chances for success.
COVID-19
3 Tips for Talking to Your Team Amidst COVID-19
Mary Westbrook, Society of American Florists
During a recent webinar, human resources consultant Glenna Hecht shared these tips for leading your team in the coming weeks.
COVID-19
A Checklist of Ideas for Retail
Clay Johnson, Ball Seed
These are just some of my own thoughts through my experience in retail. Trying to look at this from a customer’s perspective from when they enter the parking lot all the way through until they leave the parking lot.
COVID-19
Communications Strategies & Tips During Challenging Times
Pen & Petal
Communication, always key for successful businesses, now is as essential as agriculture itself. A few tips as you’re crafting your message and strategy.
COVID-19
Coronavirus Best Management Practices for the Green Industry
Thomas Ford, Penn State University Extension Educator
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted Americans and our world partners significantly.
COVID-19
Coronavirus Resources For Pro Retailers
Bill McCurry
A listing of resources especially for retailers from McCurry & Associates.
COVID-19
COVID-19 Resources for You
Jennifer Zurko
For one convenient place to find information and resources on COVID-19, we’ve listed the ones we know of right here.
COVID-19
Marketing Munchies from Dr. Bridget Behe
Dr. Bridget Behe; Contributing: Jessica DeGraaf & Meghan Owens
Many of you are familiar with the work of Dr. Bridget Behe of Michigan State University. We had the chance to catch up with Dr. Behe to ask her for some ideas that IGCs can implement over the coming weeks.
COVID-19
New OSHA Enforcement Guidance on Respiratory Protection
FNGLA
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued “Enforcement Guidance for Respiratory Protection and the N95 Shortage Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic” to OSHA regional administrators and state plan designees.
COVID-19
Retail Strategies for Responding to COVID-19
Jennifer Polanz
We contacted experts in the retail garden center industry to ask for their thoughts on how to handle certain aspects of retail during these uncertain times. Here are responses from Sid Raisch, Bill McCurry and Sam Kirkland.
Features
Category Growth Strategies: Your Metrics
Steve Bailey & Bill Calkins
Set your business up for success and profitability by following a time-tested plan. Part two in a four-part series continues with benchmarking for improvement.
Features
Managing the Mother’s Day Crush
Steve Kietz
Understand the inventory management process for greater success during peak-volume times.
Features
Outside Advice Keeps it in the Family
Bill McCurry
In Part 4 of our series on buying and selling a business, we look into the process of succession planning with family members.
Features
What’s Your Problem?
Jennifer Polanz
Check out these resources you and your customers can use to become experts at identifying pests, weeds and diseases.
Friel World
Flower Show Forever
John Friel
The world’s oldest, largest indoor flower show is an intuitive choice for any professional plantsperson’s bucket list.
Front Lines
Boxwood Blight: New Info
Jennifer Polanz
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), has released a set of recommended best management practices for dealing with boxwood blight in the landscape.
Front Lines
COVID-19 Impact on Imports
Jennifer Polanz
As of press time, COVID-19 was beginning its spread in the U.S., but seemed to have reached its peak in China. Who better to check in with than Tom Durkin, owner of Glenhaven Home & Holiday, a company that organizes trips to Asia to buy direct from factories there.
Front Lines
FloraLife’s New Recyclable Sachets
Jennifer Polanz
If you have a florist department, you now can offer customers a more sustainable way to feed their flowers.
Front Lines
GCA Heads to BOS
Ellen C. Wells
Garden Centers of America will be heading to Boston, Massachusetts, for its annual GCA Summer Tour.
Front Lines
Happy Birthday, Armstrong Garden Centers!
Jennifer Polanz
The California-based Armstrong Garden Centers recently celebrated its 130th birthday with customers throughout its 31 locations.
Front Lines
Making the Most of March
Ellen C. Wells
March is a hard month. It’s still winter, mostly. But customers have cabin fever and they want to do something, even if it’s just rake the lawn and see if any tulips are emerging.
Front Lines
Using Resources Wisely
Jennifer Polanz
Know that your products bring peace and joy to everyday lives.
Kiss My Aster
Putting Out Fires
Amanda Thomsen
Teaming up high-frequency hares with slow-and-steady tortoises really can win the race.
Profit
A Family Business: Up Close and Personal
Bill McCurry
The brothers were so wise to have imported an experienced non-family person who could be independent while guiding both generations.
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