Top 9 Garden Center posts of January 2017

Major news in January of 2016 included the developing story of EuroAmerican Propagators filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. Co-founder John Rader commented on the situation, while court documents provided additional details.

Visitors to gardencentermag.com also reacted strongly to several articles from Garden Center magazine's January 2017 issue, including the cover story on retail security, a look at alternative Valentine's Day gift plants and more. See what content was most popular last month, as ranked by total page views:

1. UPDATE: EuroAmerican Propagators' co-founder John Rader discusses bankruptcy filing - People in the industry also weigh in on news first reported by GIE Media on Jan. 24. Some of the company’s specialty items may be hard to find, but Proven Winners product will not likely be difficult to source.

2. Five game-changing trends in garden design - Garden and landscape designers across the country forecast noteworthy ideas shaping the gardening world in 2017.

3. 2017 TPIE Cool Product Awards roundup - Judges honored plants, products and even a new delivery option at the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition Jan. 19.

4. Tea party - Appeal to customers interested in tiny fairy gardens in teacups and other small containers.

5. Fire destroys Spring Meadow Nursery office building - No one was hurt in the blaze and no plants or growing structures were lost in the fire.

6. Most-read Garden Center magazine articles of 2016 - The 15 most popular articles of the year, from features to cover stories to columns.

7. Try harder this Valentine’s Day - Cut flowers aren’t the only option for the gifting holiday.

8. Protect your profits - Garden center owners share their stories of recovery and new strategies after thefts and break-ins. J.R. Pandy, a retailer in Ohio, explains how he’s continuing to fight for his business.

9. Horticultural Research Institute releases best management practices for bee health - The best management practices (BMPs) are intended to inform the horticulture industry on how to minimize negative impacts on the environment.