You can now access the August 2017 issue of Garden Center magazine online and as a digital edition.
In this issue, several independent garden retailers shared stories of and strategies related to hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions on store property. With more and more couples incorporating greenery and natural beauty into their big days, it's only natural for IGCs to find ways to lend their space to brides and grooms seeking unique venues.
Also included in the August issue is a breakdown of the 2017 GCA Summer Tour, tips for creating engaging and eye-catching signage, some of our biggest takeaways from Cultivate'17, a look at creative uses for fountains and more.
Read on for tips on identifying your ideal customer, ideas for reaching millennial shoppers and statistics on the organic produce industry. Be sure to also check out the Ask the Experts special section for insights into the popular product categories and technology driving the industry.
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Pictured above: Nicole and Thomas Filippo hosted their wedding at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore, Ill. in September 2016. Photograph by Mindy Leigh Photography.