Cover Story

Hedging Their Bets

Despite its rural location in Mississippi, Natchez Trace Greenhouses and Gardens has made a name for itself in the region.

Features

Packed With Ideas

In addition to seeing cutting-edge varieties, California Pack Trials visitors take home innovative ideas.

Be Our Guests!

Meet the winners of our California Dreamin' contest.

Earth-Friendly Options

With all eyes on sustainability, biodegradable pots may be the wave of the future.

Merchandising At Pack Trials

Breeders brought out their latest in marketing and merchandising at California Pack Trials.

Finding Success With Pay-by-Scan

Independent retailer English Gardens uses a vendor-managed inventory system.

Consumer Education On Plant Care

Communicate the when, where, how and why of combinations with the tag.

All Color Pot Stars

This month we feature Lily-Looks pot lilies, the Tiny series.

Maintaining Efficiency

P.L. Light Systems goes the extra mile by providing LightCare, its service division that helps growers efficiently maintain their lighting systems.

Columns

Benchmarks By Sara Tambascio

The Flower Fields Effect

There's a place where people pay to just look at plants.

One To Grow On By Will Carlson

Hardening Of The Mind And Heart

Our industry suffers from mental maladies.

Rants & Raves By Laurie Scullin

Dot's Pot — I Don't Get It

Sometimes the best market research is in your own backyard.

Tips Of The Trade By Allan Armitage

Pansies, Violas And The "What Else Is There" Crowd

The Gardens at UGA has made its top picks for pansies and violas.

Editorial By Delilah Onofrey

Kudos For Creativity

Thumbs up to creative marketing concepts that will help you sell more plants.

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