Check out the full list of Greenhouse Grower’s 2016 Top 100 Growers, which includes nine newcomers and more growth in square footage at the top.
Cool, wet conditions followed an early spring across much of North America. But customers didn’t seem to care as much, and year-over-year sales are enjoying a significant boost, retailers are reporting.
Owner John Heaton talks about how the scheduling tool has made life easier for managers and employees.
The National Gardening Survey is out, and 2015 was a big year in garden sales.
This invitation-only event is aimed at the nation’s largest greenhouse operations. The focus of this year’s breakfast presentations is new technology.
Consultant Ian Baldwin has noticed panicked looks on millennial faces while they shop for plants. They have bought into the concept of outdoor fun with the kids or healthy home-grown food, but matching the dream with reality is another matter.
Webinars are time-saving and effective marketing tools that can extend your reach to a greater audience.
Big growers who stay true to their small-business roots don’t lose sight of the personal touch in business.
The number of farm workers who migrate and work on multiple farms during the growing season dropped from 55% in 1998 to 20% in 2009.
SNA is hosting a new summer show, SE Green, in Athens, GA. It mixes a conference for Southeast-based landscapers, growers, and retailers, with exhibitors.
Petal Pushers Farm in Laconia, NH, suffered a two-alarm fire two weeks prior to Mother’s Day Weekend. It is already back up and running, but is scrambling to replace its losses.
Customers coming to your store this weekend expect long lines, crowded aisles, and other annoyances. If you step up and wow them this weekend with great service, you’ll have a winning formula: low expectations + high traffic + amazing service = lots of new and repeat customers.
The PMA Fresh Connections: Floral events will unveil new market research and trends, while offering insights into the changing landscape of floral retailing.