Buzz Worthy

Rebirth

Ellen C. Wells

It’s all about to change.

Cover Story

Year-Round Houseplant Sales

Ellen C. Wells

Still seasonally shifting your houseplant department? Consider what these retailers are doing instead of slowing down beginning in spring.

COVID-19

Post-Pandemic Checklist: A Human Resource Guide to Normalization of Business Operations

Michael Maggiotto, Jr. and Matthew Pope at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group

As we look at re-opening businesses and charting a path towards normalizing operations post- pandemic, how can companies accomplish driving their organizations back to profitability while at the same time minimize or eliminate the risk of violating employment laws?

COVID-19

Resources for Greenhouse Growers, Florists & Retailers

Heidi Lindberg, Jeremy Jubenville, W. Garrett Owen, Roberto Lopez, Erik Runkle & Bridget Behe

There are many resources for both wholesale and garden retails on methods to hold crops and implement social distancing at garden centers.

COVID-19

The Importance of a 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast

Tom McInerney, Founder, M4 Advisors LLC

The key components of a cash flow forecast.

COVID-19

Tip Top Talent: Topgrade Your People for Post-Pandemic Success

Todd Downing, Managing Partner at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group

As the economy restarts, now is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your company's talent and your career.

Features

Category Growth Strategies: Creating the Plan

Bill Calkins & Steve Bailey

Set your business up for success and profitability by following a time-tested plan. Part three in a four-part series continues with category specifics and better buying.

Features

Insta-Worthy Houseplants

Jennifer Polanz

We checked in with a few sources to find out what’s trending in this ultra-popular segment.

Features

No Touch Retail

Katie Elzer-Peters

A global pandemic prompted the need to improvise on the fly this spring. Here are a few of those strategies. Next month—forming a permanent digital retail plan.

Features

Visualizing Where You Want to Be

Bill McCurry

In the final installment of this series on buying or selling a business, we take a look at the essential questions to ask before signing the papers.

First

The Right Answer

Jennifer Polanz

I just want you to know I see you.

Friel World

A Different Kind of Wilderness

John Friel

Surrounded by the familiar, we are nonetheless in terra incognita, where something potentially lethal lurks everywhere.

Front Lines

Best Practices for COVID-19 Era Retailing

Ball Publishing Staff

The key phrase for this entire news section will be, “as of press time.”

Front Lines

Crafting a Gardening-Focused Message

Jennifer Polanz

We wanted to provide a couple of quick resources to help you highlight the need for gardening during such a difficult time.

Front Lines

More Retail Strategies

Jennifer Polanz

Some additional help to further touchless or low-touch retail.

Front Lines

Online & App Options

Ellen C. Wells

Here are some of the no-contact services that have developed out of our industry’s creativity.

Front Lines

Our COVID-19 Resource Page

Jennifer Polanz

Since March we’ve been compiling a multitude of resources on the Green Profit website in a section called COVID-19 News & Updates.

Front Lines

Proud Parent

Jennifer Polanz

Mark Landa, proud father of co-owners (2019 Young Retailer Award winner) Madison and Casey, wrote to us about how, when the world had to turn to online sales, his daughters had already hit the ground running.

Kiss My Aster

Sign of the Times

Amanda Thomsen

Our mulch deliveries aren’t saving lives, but maybe they are …

Profit

A Pair of Pants With Many Pockets

Bill McCurry

No family wants inadequate planning to cause hostility at Thanksgiving dinner.

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Aquatic Life Terrarium

LiveTrends Design Group LLC.

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Begonia BIG White Green Leaf

Ernst Benary of America Inc.

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ColorRush Petunias

Ball FloraPlant

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ColorStorm Soaker Ring

Dramm Corporation

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Green Mountain Boxwood MiniHedge

InstantHedge

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Mangave Snow Leopard

Walters Gardens Inc.

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Marta Pot

Accent Decor

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MiniBeckia Flame

GardenChoice

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Mojo Dark Red

Syngenta Flowers LLC

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Siam Cherry Tomato

PanAmerican Seed

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Sierra Artisan Mini Planters

Featherock Inc.

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Smart Plant Home App

Smart Plant Home

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Solar Powered Sonic Spike Repeller

Gonzo

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Tradewinds Hibiscus Island Wind

Aris Horticulture Inc.

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Trellis Panel Kit

Garden Trellis and Fence Co.

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Yin-Yang tray

Georgetown Home & Garden