Garden Center - Independent garden centers stand out from other …
WEBIndependent garden centers stand out from other stores selling gardening products with their high-quality products and customer service. The market continues to rebound as interest in edible and container gardening, among other trends, grows. Garden Center magazine serves retailers looking for relevant, practical business management information, as well as those looking for inspiration and out ...
Magazine - Garden Center
WEBGarden Center magazine, the premier independent media outlet for the industry, is proud to announce its transition from print and face-to-face events to a digital platform. The March 2024 issue marked the final print edition, and events moving forward are being conducted online. This strategic shift underscores the magazine's commitment to embracing the digital future and ensuring broader ...
Bioluminescent petunias now available in the U.S.
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The improvements were not limited to glowing plants. The scientists showed that the genetic modifications also elevated luminescence in yeast and mammalian cells. But the luminescence in plants was entirely self sustaining owing to the metabolic synergy. This enables perpetual illumination without any external aid. Petunias provided the brightest bioluminescence, especially in the flower buds.
What water-wise really means - Garden Center
WEBOct 17, 2017 · Water-wise — A term used to describe a water- and plant-management practice that emphasizes using plants that have lower supplemental water needs and grouping plants by water needs to encourage more efficient water use. Xeric — A term derived from xeros, the Greek word meaning dry, used to describe arid habitats and plants that evolved in ...
Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and Garden Center
WEBDec 13, 2019 · Countryside Flower Shop Nursery and Garden Center will celebrate its 60th year in business in 2020 and Marcy Cronin has been there for 27 of those years. The Crystal Lake, Illinois, IGC typically has about 100 employees during the busiest time of year and reported sales of $6.25 million for 2018, placing them at No. 51 on our list.
Building balanced inventory - Garden Center
WEBOct 25, 2023 · In my analysis for the 2022 Garden Center Group P&L Study, two trends intrigued me. First, the “Best of the Best” of the Group’s IGCs (the top 10 in profitability out of 82 centers reporting) separated themselves by not only selling more perishables as a percent of revenues (76% vs. 66%); they also generated more margin dollars per ...
Proven Winners introduces more than 75 new varieties for 2024
WEBMay 1, 2023 · Proven Winners is announcing the introduction of more than 75 new varieties of annuals, perennials and shrubs for the 2024 season. These new selections are the culmination of years of careful breeding, selection, and attention to consumer demand. Each has been rigorously tested for superior garden performance including disease resistance, vigor ...
CAST 2022: Dümmen Orange - Garden Center
WEBPublished March 31, 2022. The Dümmen Orange CAST 2022 stop at Filipponi Ranch in San Luis Obispo kicked off our second day on the road checking out new varieties. Check out some of the introductions that caught our eye and see what's coming next. Dümmen is introducing a new program of trendy foliage plants and succulents for the indoors.
Smith Gardens assumes operations of Skagit Horticulture
WEBApr 24, 2024 · Smith Gardens has acquired Skagit Horticulture’s inventory and is assuming control of the Riverbend facility operating out of Mount Vernon, Washington.. Effective April 8, 2024, operations at the Riverbend site will transition to Smith Gardens’ leadership. The Riverbend site in Mount Vernon is the merged operations of the former Skagit Gardens, founded in the 1960s, and Etera/Northwest ...
USDA unveils updated plant hardiness zone map - Garden Center
WEBNov 15, 2023 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its plant hardiness zone map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012. USDA’s plant hardiness zone map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are …