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Jennifer Polanz

Jennifer Polanz Managing-Editor-at-Large

Managing-Editor-at-Large for Green Profit magazine and editor of the Inside Grower e-newsletter. With a Master's degree in Journalism from Ohio University, Jen has been in horticulture for over 13 years. An experienced and talented horticulture trade editor, she revels in her geekiness and loves to read, garden and watch birds in her spare time. She's also a willing participant in discussions about "Game of Thrones."

Recent Articles

Features
“It Was Time to Blaze My Own Path”
Jennifer Polanz
Returning to her hometown, Jenell Martin opened Jenne’s Garden Center in Myerstown, Pennsylvania.
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Investing for the Long Haul
Jennifer Polanz
In the September 2023 issue of Green Profit, we told you about the brand new Espoma fertilizer plant under construction in Hegins, Pennsylvania. In late April, I had the chance to check it out while visiting Jenne’s Garden Center, not too far away from the state-of-the-art facility.
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Quick Ideas for Impulse Purchases
Jennifer Polanz
Through the buZZ! e-newsletter, we asked about ideas for impulse purchases at checkout.
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Trends & Tips From NGB
Jennifer Polanz
Every month we’ll highlight pertinent digital trends the folks at NGB are spotting.
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… the Rest of the Story
Jennifer Polanz
In Ellen Wells’ buZZ! newsletter in June, I wrote about the College Cucumbers program at Collier’s Greenhouse & Garden Center in Jackson, Georgia.
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The Perks of Being a Trade Editor
Jennifer Polanz
It’s like Christmas morning when those boxes show up …
Features
Learning From Each Other
Jennifer Polanz
What can you learn from your young professionals (and what are they learning from you)? We asked this year’s Green Profit/The Garden Center Group Young Retailer Award nominees just that. Here’s what they said.
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A Sneak Peek at Summer in Atlanta
Jennifer Polanz
This July marks the return of Casual Market at AmericasMart Atlanta, the second year the International Casual Furnishings Association has located its show there.
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Selling Outdoor Style
Jennifer Polanz
Examples of outdoor décor displays for inspo.
Features
Creating a Vibe
Jennifer Polanz
What customers want and how to inspire them to make the investment in a fresh look.
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