Buzz Worthy

Of Balls and Blooms

Ellen C. Wells

Some players and plants throw in the towel while others are just finding their stride.

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Building the #MilkweedMovement

Kylee Baumle

Here’s how one independent garden center is improving life for Monarch butterflies and members of the community at the same time.

Features

Hallmarks of Superb Buyers

Bill McCurry

Bill McCurry highlights strategies for buying better, making more money and providing better cash flow.

Features

Look Beyond the Mirror: A Diverse Workforce

Katie Elzer-Peters

We started our exploration into creating a well-rounded workforce by defining the building blocks for creating a great company culture. In this final article of the series, we’re circling back to that foundation.

Features

Who’s Your Source?

Jennifer Polanz

Check out just some of the buying groups, co-ops, distributors and garden retail groups across the country.

Features

You’re Better Than Amazon

Ellen C. Wells

Step aside, algorithms. The human touch makes us better.

First

Counting the Intangibles

Jennifer Polanz

Shoppers not only want their brands and stores to contribute to their community—they’re getting to the point where they expect it.

Friel World

New Ground

John Friel

… speaker Kelly Dodson bestowed well-earned kudos on a favorite public garden near Philadelphia: “Chanticleer is a horticultural Hogwarts, staffed by wizards and sorcerers.”

Front Lines

AmericasMart: A New Look

Jennifer Polanz

For the July Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, a major segment is receiving a reorganization and rebrand.

Front Lines

Behnke Nurseries to Close

Ellen C. Wells

The family business, which was established in 1930, will close its doors for good sometime in June.

Front Lines

Road Trip!

Jennifer Polanz

This month, Endless Summer Hydrangeas are taking its third annual #LifeInFullBloom road tour starting Mother’s Day Weekend in Grand Rapids and Detroit.

Front Lines

Solar Fields Abloom for Pollinators

Ellen C. Wells

Turns out that solar farms are finding their “and” niche as being locations for solar arrays and fields filled with pollinator-friendly plants.

Front Lines

What’s Ahead?

Ellen C. Wells

The economy doesn’t look as rosy as it had a year or so ago, and several indicators point to slowing sales and decreasing consumer confidence.

Front Lines

What’s on Tap at IGC Show

Ellen C. Wells

On the fence about heading to the IGC Show in Chicago this August? I’ve got some updated information about its Continuing Education @ IGC, the show’s rebranded and renovated educational offerings.

Kiss My Aster

10 Ways to Draw Kids into IGCs (and Keep Them Busy)

Amanda Thomsen

Happy kids make not-crying kids and not-crying kids have parents who aren’t teetering on the edge.

Profit

Navigating the Amazon Minefield

Bill McCurry

Costco’s Kirkland and Amazon’s Basic Essentials have conditioned the consumer to understand the price/value relationship of store-focused brands.

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"Gardening with Chickens: Plans and Plants for You and Your Hens"

Fresh Eggs Daily

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Bigfoot Boot Slippers

Bigfoot Inc.

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Original Garden

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