Do What You Do Best   Greenhouse Product News August 2008   Dr. Robin G. Brumfield
Carving out your market niche — or moving into a new one — can be fairly simple, as long as you put the required thought and effort into doing it right.

Where Are They Now?   Greenhouse Product News August 2008   By Darhiana Mateo
From rising stars to surprising career twists, we catch up with the nine GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year scholarship winners.

The Next Generation   Greenhouse Product News July 2008   By Darhiana Mateo
At a time when many family-owned businesses struggle to keep their life’s work in the family, Bob’s Market and Greenhouses is defying the odds. As the Barnitz family will tell you, the time to plan for tomorrow is today.

Creating an Online Community   Greenhouse Product News May 2008   By Darhiana Mateo
After some initial hesitation, growers across the country are turning to online tech help bulletin boards for fast, accurate information —and even a little camaraderie.

Learning to Conserve   Greenhouse Product News April 2008   By Jasmina Radjevic
Creating an energy-efficient greenhouse structure can be challenging, with rising energy costs and resources becoming scarce in parts of the country. But Pleasant View Gardens has managed to do so and even see a payback. Read on for some hot ideas.
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Driving Innovation   Greenhouse Product News April 2008   By Darhiana Mateo
When Troy’s Landscape Supply decided to test drive a POS system and wireless handhelds, they ended up doubling their business and earning a reputation as cutting-edge retailers.
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Driving Toward Change   Greenhouse Product News January 2008   By Paige Worthy
After a turbulent, taxing 2007, are growers ready to face the challenges that await them down the road in the New Year?
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Summer Cut Flowers for Fun and Profit   Greenhouse Product News January 2008   By Roger C. Styer
Nearly four years after starting Country Fresh Flowers, Roger Styer recounts the successes, calamities and lessons learned from his past two years in business.
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The Payoffs of Efficient Energy   Greenhouse Product News November 2007   By Christa Reynolds
A discussion of the problem of rising energy costs is nothing new to frustrated growers. But many people may not be aware of the existence of federal grants and loans for commercial growers, available to those who work to make their businesses more energy efficient.

Reviewing Spring 2007   Greenhouse Product News September 2007   By Jasmina Radjevic
To get a better understanding of this year’s selling season, we surveyed a group of growers across the country. Despite erratic weather and rising input costs, sales were strong and varieties performed well overall.
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Selling The Experience   Greenhouse Product News September 2007   By Stan Pohmer
Focusing solely on selling product just won’t cut it in today’s marketplace. It’s up to you to create a reason for consumers to spend in your garden center.
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