Trends

What Consumers See in Their Gardens of the Future

Just like fashion, trends in gardening come and go — and sometimes come back again. Some shifts in gardening were inspired by necessity, like the Victory Gardens when consumers grew their own food during the... more »

Inside the World of Home Gardening

It is with a great deal of pleasure that I introduce this month’s guest, Jeff Lowenfels. Jeff holds the distinction of being North America’s longest running garden columnist. He is also the author of the... more »

Chat Room — June 2020

This month, we asked readers about the California Spring Trials and houseplants. Click on the PDF below to read what they had to say. more »

Who Has the Power?

As a grower, maximizing square footage, maintaining or increasing margins, and simplifying the production process are always top of mind. Strategic thinking runs constant when it comes to container sizes, tray dimensions and low cost... more »

Let’s Talk Pandemic & Horticulture

As I sit here and write this, I am now into day 73 of my Safer at Home crusade. It is not because I had/have the virus, but because I had five levels of my... more »

Star Roses and Plants Launches “Make Any Day Mother’s Day” Campaign

Star Roses and Plants knows that Mother's Day may look different for many families this year, which is why they recently launched its "Make Mother's Day Any Day" campaign. "With social distancing and travel restrictions... 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 »