Register Now For Biocontrols 2015 Conference & Tradeshow

Garden Centers of America [GCA] has announced this year’s Summer Tour itinerary. There will be 17 stops at various locally owned garden stores, growers and inspirational throughout the greater Portland area.   All 17 stops will fit into a 3-day tour, taking place from June 26 to 29. Retailers on the tour will travel on June 26 and meet for an evening reception before leaving for the tour on Monday morning, June 27. “Network with your fellow garden center professionals and energize your business with fresh retail strategies driven by the best practices proven to power profits. Bring your toughest questions to each tour stop for answers,” a GCA press release says. Here’s the list of stops: Al’s Garden Center, Gresham Al’s Garden Center, Sherwood Al’s Garden Center, Woodburn Bauman’s Farm & Garden, Gervais Cornell Farm, Portland Farmington Garden, Beaverton The Garden Corner, Tualatin Garden Fever, Portland Gardener’s Choice, Tigard Good News Gardening, […]

Registration is now open for The Eastern Show for IGCs and IGC Show Chicago, event organizers just announced. Quick-click registration takes only minutes at the event websites, www.EIGCshow.com and www.IGCshow.com, which detail everything planned for the summer industry gatherings. At both events, the trade show, three keynotes and Tuesday evening’s party and concert are all free. For a limited time, ‘All-Access Pass’ Packages, providing entry privileges to the interactive retail education conference and other key benefits, are available at a discounted rate. EIGC – The Eastern Show for IGCs will be held August 2-4 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort just outside Philadelphia. In addition to offering slots and table games for gaming enthusiasts, the venue offers seven diverse on-site dining options, including celebrity chef Luke Palladino’s LP Steak, a newly renovated spa and fitness center, easy access from all major roads and free valet parking daily – all in an […]

Caroline Nordahl Wells was the co-founder of LumiGrow, and in her new role with Heliospectra, she will talk candidly with growers about what they want to achieve with lighting.