The top 9 Garden Center posts of September 2016

In September, gardencentermag.com hosted a variety of major horticulture industry news, from the $66 billion sale of Monsanto to the court ruling against Perennial Farm in a copyright infringement case, and much more.

Take a look back at some of the highest-traffic posts on our site from the month of September, ranked by total page views:

1. Bayer to acquire Monsanto with $66 billion offer - The $128-a-share deal is the largest of 2016 so far.

2. Perennial Farm found liable in copyright infringement suit - The suit stems from use of copyrighted Stepables photos on The Perennial Farm's website and marketing materials.

3. The 12 jobs disappearing fastest in the U.S. - Nursery and greenhouse workers at No. 5 on Business Insider's list.

4. HIP Labels hires Maria Zampini as brand program manager - Zampini, a horticulture authority and plant promoter, will work with growers nationwide to provide branded solutions.

5. Two new varieties recognized at the 2016 Farwest Show - The winners were part of a field of 55 new perennials, annuals and more.

6. Backyard birdwatching - 10 plants your customers need to attract birds to their gardens.

7. Tom Hilgeman joins Bower & Branch - Hilgeman, general manager of Cincinnati, Ohio-based IGC White Oak Gardens, will serve as director of retail member engagement.

8. National Retail Federation lobbies Congress over debit card reform - The retailer advocacy group opposes the repeal of a Federal Reserve cap on debit transaction fees.

9. 9 public gardens in unique places - From underground to bridges, and New York City to Paris, a roundup of public gardens cultivated in unusual places.