Top story roundup: November 2015

As the month comes to a close, the Garden Center staff looked back at the most popular magazine articles and website posts from our print and online publications throughout November 2015. Take a look at November's top 10 at the links below:

1. Amendment would eliminate funding for highway landscaping: The proposed amendment jeopardizes the future of green infrastructure and integrated vegetation management projects.
2. 2015 State of the Industry Report: The 2015 State of the Industry Report reveals that the garden center retail industry is continuing to grow and recover since the recent recession. We compared the data and findings to what was happening two — and 20 — years ago, and spoke to retailers to get their take.
3. Best College Reviews names top 50 arboretums: The rankings are based on size of the arboretum, size of collection, length of time established, opportunities for students and connection with the community.
4. IGC East announces it has a new home, again: Now called the Eastern Show for IGCs, event organizers announced the hosting venue will be a Philadelphia casino instead of the expo center.
5. Study finds plants need active social lives to stay healthy: Researchers collaborate with Inocucor Technologies for insights into how plants communicate with their surroundings.
6. Get the most out of Small Business Saturday: While major chain retailers brace for Black Friday, independent garden centers aim to generate buzz for their businesses during the locally-minded shopping day on Nov. 28.
7. Nine winners announced for 2016 by All-America Selections: All winning new varieties were trialed in 2015 and will be available for purchase in the 2016 season.
8. Retailers discuss branding and employee empowerment: Three retail experts share their thoughts on how best to build a "brand culture."
9. Obama’s immigration act blocked again: An appeal to the Supreme Court is now the administration's only option.
10. AmericanHort moves forward with search for CEO: Members of AmericanHort and an expert search firm are working together to solicit candidates.
     

Note: The top stories included here are articles that were published in November on the website and in the print magazine, and do not include other popular content on the website, including the Top 100 Independent Garden Centers list, published in September 2015.