The 10th anniversary of the annual event at Chicago’s Navy Pier drew a record number of first-time attendees, while exhibitors reported higher sales than ever.
Whether it’s classes on biocontrols and gardening trends, or networking opportunities in and around the trade show floor, there’s plenty happening at Farwest 2016 in Portland, OR, in August.
The fire not only consumed the Wisconsin garden retailer’s structures, but also major equipment like dump trucks. In all, the owners estimate $1.2 million in damage occurred.
Several established garden stores announced they were closing at the end of the 2016 season. Most of these retailers are decades old, including one that is closing after 133 years in business.
Working on the premise that a business that pays attention to its restrooms is a business that focuses on the customer, Garden Centers of America’s annual award for best bathroom invites garden retailers to submit their most creative and appealing restroom photos and descriptions.
