Mobile-friendly design. All articles, multimedia files (videos, podcasts, etc.) and other resources have been standardized in a format that is easy to access, and will function properly on most mobile devices.
Enhanced news coverage. Garden Center has long been the go-to source for the most comprehensive, up-to-date news coverage on issues impacting the industry. The new website features expanded news coverage accompanied by bigger and higher-quality photos and graphics.
Improved search engine. The latest version of Garden Center's website features enhanced search functionality aimed at simplifying the process for users while providing a rapid response to all reader inquiries. Garden center retailers can now access past news articles, issues, product releases, feature stories, podcasts, videos and other valuable content quickly and easily, with an “endless scrolling” feature designed to enhance the user experience.
Videos/podcasts. The Garden Center staff conducts video interviews with retailers, suppliers, breeders, growers, researchers and other industry experts at trade shows, trial gardens, garden center visits and more. Additionally, we record industry-specific podcasts, which are available on our website and also can be downloaded on most mobile devices.
More social media integration. In response to the growing popularity of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the redesigned Garden Center site will allow our users to more easily share content across these platforms. Make sure to follow or like us on these platforms to receive the latest green industry and retail news.
We hope you like the new look and enhancements to Garden Center and we welcome your feedback. Please email Michelle Simakis, editor, at msimakis@gie.net with comments or questions.