The end-of-summer event was designed to create a positive connection to both the product and the retailer and encourage a willingness to try something new.

New varieties and garden retail products were the talk of this year’s Farwest Show in Portland, OR, which was back after a year off in 2020.

After taking a year off, grower-retailers were back on the trade show floor at Cultivate’21 in Columbus, OH, seeking out some of their favorite products.

While the early impact was hard, small businesses are on a path to recovery, demonstrating the resilience and tenacity that small businesses embody.

The National Retail Federation’s annual Mother’s Day survey shows how consumers are adapting their spending and gifting plans in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

While some seed varieties are selling out, there is enough seed to go around.

80 Acres Farms and Plenty recently announced partnerships with Kroger and Albertsons, respectively.

With 18 million new growers entering their second year of growing, Burpee has brought together a list of several crops for them to try in 2021.

The seven panelists discussed the high demand for seed and the apparent shortages of some varieties this year.

Even a pandemic couldn’t stop the return of The Garden Center Group’s Cool Product Awards, selected during the 2021 Tropical Plant International Expo.

Griffin expects to see great growth in 2021 with this new venture.

While not an overall seed shortage, regions around the U.S. are noticing produce seeds are low on stock.

From natural designs continuing to grow in popularity, to smaller events bringing more individualism, 1-800-Flowers predicts new trends.