Lawn & Garden

Urban Expositions to Acquire San Francisco, Seattle Gift Markets

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Urban Expositions recently announced its acquisition of the San Francisco International Gift Fair and Seattle Gift Show from dmg world media, adding a strategic Western presence to Atlanta-based Urban Expositions' growing portfolio of trade shows. The ownership transition will take place following the August 2009 editions of the semiannual shows.

Espoma Unveils Organic Line for 2010

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Espoma Company, a manufacturer and marketer of natural gardening solutions, recently announced the introduction of its Espoma Organic products for 2010. They will be free of synthetic chemicals and suitable for organic gardening.

Plant Concierge Hopes to Attract New Revenue to Industry

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Plant Concierge encourages widespread consumer use of plant care and landscaping services, aiming to increase plant sales gardening activity in the homes of those who don’t typically garden, thereby increasing plant sales.

Lawn & Garden Retailer to Sponsor Contestant in Short Course Merchandising Competition

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We will have a contestant participating in the merchandising melée the people at OFA are putting together as part of the Merchandising ShowCase: Tina Bemis of Bemis Farms Nursery in Spencer, Mass.

Goldsmith Seeds Unveils Second Edition of Digital Mag

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The new issue of Color Up Close, aimed at helping garden center retailers succeed in all seasons, features colorful, succinct pieces to with variety tips and merchandising ideas.

Around the Industry

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Check out the latest from Costa Farms, Hort Couture and Myers Industries Lawn & Garden Group.

Fleuroselect Announces First-Ever Industry Award

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At its 40th Annual Gala Dinner on June 13, Fleuroselect presented its first Fleuroselect Industry Award to the Dianthus x barbatus ‘Diabunda Purple Picotee’, bred by Har Stemkens of Syngenta Flowers in Enkhuizen, Netherlands.

Farwest Show Adds to Workshop Offerings for 2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently announced new features debuting at this year’s Farwest Show, including a visual merchandising workshop and networking events for women and young professionals.

Want to Win $1,000 for Your Proven Winners Display?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 2009 Proven Winners Destination Contest deadline is July 30, 2009.

GCA to Present Awards at Portland Summer Tour Kickoff

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Garden Centers of America, a nonprofit national association of independent garden centers, recently announced the winners of its two annual awards: Garden Center of the Year, Hillermann Nursery and Florist, and Supplier of the Year, Conrad Fafard, Inc.