Retail
Michigan Governor Eases Restrictions on Garden Centers, Greenhouses
On April 24, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer eased some of the restrictions of her previous COVID-19 executive orders that were having a detrimental impact on the state's horticulture-related companies. At a press conference, Whitmer did extend... more »
Michigan Farm Bureau Continues to Advocate for Growers, Retailers to be Able to Open Their Doors
More than 56,000 individuals responded to the Michigan Farm Bureau's request to send messages to the governor, state representatives and senators and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, imploring them to allow the... more »
Monrovia Acquires Plantt Online
On April 17, Monrovia announced it had acquired the Plantt Online consumer e-commerce storefront solution for garden centers. The online platform allows consumers to purchase inhouse inventory at a garden center with a customized unique... more »
Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association Releases COVID-19 Statement: Let Us Go to Work
The Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association recently released a statement on COVID-19: On behalf of Michigan’s Green Industry – the nursery and greenhouse growers, retail garden centers, lawn care, landscape maintenance, design/build, tree care, and irrigation... more »
Little Prince of Oregon Nursery Launches Garden Center 911
As garden centers across the U.S. are ordered to shut their doors to comply with shelter in place and social distancing measures in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19, Little Prince of Oregon Nursery has launched a... more »
Despite Industry and Resident Pleas, Michigan Governor Keeps Garden Centers Closed
Despite receiving more than 18,300 messages from growers, retailers, farmers and Michigan residents asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to allow the retail sale of garden and bedding plants, the administration went the opposite direction, and expanded... more »
New Resources Available to Promote Plants in Today’s Market
The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) has created a series of engaging memes to inspire consumers while maintaining safe social distance. The organization’s Social Media Committee and the Health and Community Committee created the series... more »
Contactless Sales Webinar Set for April 13
As the industry continues to deal with the challenges it is currently facing, garden center retailers are turning to online sales and curbside pickup now more than ever to help keep retail businesses safely open. ... more »
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