The Growth Industry Episode 8: From NFL guard to expert gardener with Chuck Hutchison
Chuck Hutchison shares the lessons he learned from legendary football coach Woody Hayes while winning a national championship at Ohio State University, his journey from playing in the NFL to becoming the creator of a Smithsonian-lauded garden, and much more.
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Q&A with Buddy Lee: Encore Azalea Autumn Kiss
Encore Azalea breeder Buddy Lee shares behind-the-scenes insights on how Autumn Kiss came to be, what makes it unique and what’s next for the Encore program.
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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announces 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show theme
Tickets for the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, whose theme is "Rooted: Origins of American Gardening," are on sale now.
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FloraLife releases Liquid LeafShine spray for foliage plants
The FloraLife Liquid LeafShine spray is available in 16-ounce bottles and 1-gallon jugs for refill, making it suitable for both professional and consumer use.
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[WATCH] Beyond the holidays: Finding success with unique seasonal events
This Florida garden center's busiest days are in the fall, not spring. Find out how they do it.
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Ask HR: Should I hire a garden center customer as an employee?
In the latest edition of our HR advice column, HR expert Paige Franks discusses if passionate customers can make strong employees, including at garden centers.
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[WATCH] Visual merchandising ideas for independent garden centers
In this replay of Garden Center magazine's Fertile Ground Live Event, learn about color theory, shoppable displays, effective endcaps and add-on sales from Rachel Reynolds of Birds Eye Visual Merchandising.
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How to cultivate connections with garden center suppliers
There’s value in building lasting relationships with suppliers and distributors. Discover how strong vendor relationships give independent garden centers a competitive edge.
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HILA Class of 2025: Heather Gronek embraces the growth mindset at Plant Development Services, Inc.
Whether it's bringing a new plant to market or creating a system that saves time and resources, Heather Gronek is motivated by the idea of making things better.