covid-19

Industry Organizations Send Letter to USDA Urging Help to Protect Domestic Horticulture

On April 13, AmericanHort announced it had co-signed a letter along with 104 other organizations that was sent to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perd... 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 s... more »

Spring Is Not Canceled

I’m an eternal optimist; it’s probably one of my most annoying qualities (according to my husband). So, never in a million years did I think I’d... 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 di... 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 ... more »

Proven Winners Debuts Facebook Group to Aid IGCs

A new Facebook group to help independent garden centers meet some of the challenges they are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic recently debuted fro... more »