Cover Story

Tradition With a Twist

Jennifer Polanz

What’s the skinny for gift and holiday 2022? Order early and think traditional with a modern touch.

Features

A Fresh Look at Greenery

Ann-Marie Vazzano

Fresh-cut greenery is a staple during the holidays, but industry-wide challenges mean IGCs may need to rethink the way they buy and sell trees, wreaths and boughs.

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Hiring More, Paying More

Jennifer Polanz

Retailers had to get creative to hire the staff they needed in 2021, which meant pay increases, hiring bonuses, health insurance, paid time off and more.

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Serving a “Garden-Forward” Community

Jennifer Polanz

The Botany Shop in South Bend, Indiana, supports small and local makers with the ultimate goal of empowering customers in their horticultural pursuits.

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Tips for Hiring Tech Professionals

Katie Elzer-Peters

Don’t let the onslaught of new technology get you down. Here’s how to hire someone who knows tech to make sure your business is moving forward.

Features

Winter Wonderland

Andrew Bunting

Bring vibrant colors to the garden with these plants that shine all winter long.

First

New Year, New Plan

Jennifer Polanz

Of course, the big question is, will consumers keep buying plants at the brisk rate they have for the last two years amid some economic turmoil?

Friel World

The Natives Are Priceless

John Friel

I worry about our current collective attitude regarding natives and non-natives. We don’t need to choose one and spurn or denigrate the other.

Front Lines

Global Garden Retail Conference Lineup

Jennifer Polanz & Ellen C. Wells

In the December news section, we told you about the brand new Global Garden Retail Conference, a virtual event taking place February 1–3. Now we’ve got more details.

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LiveTrends Opens a Retail Shop

Ellen C. Wells

I recently chatted with founder and CEO of LiveTrends Design Group Bisser Georgiev about the opening of the company’s first store.

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Monrovia Has Entered the Houseplant Chat

Jennifer Polanz

If you’re having trouble finding larger houseplant options, then Monrovia is ready to fulfill your needs with 1-gallon or larger pot sizes, often featuring three plants for a fuller pot.

Front Lines

Pets on the Payroll

Jennifer Polanz

We’re starting a fun new segment in Green Profit highlighting your furry (or maybe not-so-furry) retail employees: your pets!

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PHS’s Six Garden Trends for 2022

Ellen C. Wells

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society recently got into the trends-to-watch-for game with the release of its top six gardening trends for 2022.

Kiss My Aster

Don’t Take It Personally

Amanda Thomsen

You’re so much more than just what you do. So who are you?

Profit

A New Year’s Resolution for Survival

Bill McCurry

What “perfect storm” could cause your sales to plummet?

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