Emily Mills
Welcome to Garden Center magazine's Weekend Reading, a weekly round-up of consumer garden media stories meant to help IGCs focus marketing efforts, spark inspiration and start conversations with consumers.
This week: Growing mushrooms at home, a new online gardening platform, the when and why of pruning, the mysterious death of thousands of Southern California palm trees and a native plant-focused gardening company.
Why you should grow your own mushrooms at home, The Independent
Jessica Damiano makes the case for growing mushrooms at home.
Home for the Harvest Unveils Comprehensive Platform, Yahoo Finance
A new online gardening platform called Home for the Harvest has launched, featuring articles, tips and insights.
Master Gardener: When and why you should prune your plants, Tulsa World
Brian Jervis shares some general rules for pruning.
What is killing thousands of Southern California palm trees?, The Press-Enterprise
Laura Simpson explains what's killing thousands of Southern California palm trees.
'Plant Magic' uses native plants to draw out natural beauty, The Salem News
Gardening company Plant Magic uses native species to improve gardens, lawns and other natural spaces in a way that’s more ecologically conscious, requires less maintenance and preserves the space’s natural beauty.
Enjoy your reading, have a great weekend and we'll see you next week!
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