Weekend Reading 6/14/24

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: The return of victory gardens, finding gardening communities on social media, the art of container gardening, how to garden successfully with kids and more indoor plant health benefits.

A WWI-era gardening program is growing in Ohio, The Ohio Newsroom

The Ohio Victory Gardens program began in 2020 in just eight of Ohio’s counties and has expanded with each year. Now, the department expects nearly 20,000 Ohioans in 64 counties to participate.

Facebook, Reddit communities can help provide inspiration and gardening tips for beginners, USA TODAY

There are several online communities dedicated to different types of gardening, including local Facebook groups and subreddits. Make sure you're paying attention to where your customers are on social media.

The Art of Container Gardening: Mastering the Thriller, Spiller, Filler Method, The Zebra

Share this refresher on the thriller, spiller, filler method for container gardening with your customers.

Gardening helps grow healthy, happy children, Texarkana Gazette

Share these tips for successful gardening with kids with your customers.

A Hobby for All Seasons: 7 Science-Backed Benefits of Indoor Plants, Healthline

Healthline shares what research says about the benefits of living and working with indoor plants.

Enjoy your reading, have a great weekend and we'll see you next week!