New England Greenhouse Conference Dates Set
Jun 25, 08 New England Greenhouse Conference & Expo
The 2008 New England Greenhouse Conference & Expo is an opportunity for retailers and growers to brush up on floriculture trends and hear from others in the industry.
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Lawn & Garden World Shows Strength Despite the Struggling Economy
Jun 10, 08 National Hardware Show
The National Hardware Show and Lawn & Garden World showed a substantial increase in attendance from 2007. These numbers suggest the potential for continued strong sales in the lawn and garden industry despite the declining state of the economy.
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Hop the Pond for New Products and Ideas
Jun 10, 08 Glee
Glee will present their annual buying event for the garden, pet and leisure sectors from Sept. 21 to 23 in Birmingham, U.K. This three-day event will offer seminars, workshops and demonstrations with an entire arena dedicated to garden and leisure retailing.
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Summer Tour Takes the South by Storm
May 12, 08 Garden Centers of America (GCA)
Garden Centers of America recently announced that Raleigh, N.C., would be the host city for its 2008 summer tour. Scheduled for June 22 to 25, the annual event promises to be rewarding for attendees, featuring superb garden center locations throughout the region.
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ANLA Announces Stops on 2008 Retail Roadshow
May 12, 08 American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA)
The American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) has announced the host sites and schedule for their 2008 Retail Roadshow. The tour, scheduled for June 16 to19, 2008, will visit leading, innovative garden centers in Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. Early Bird registration discounts for the 2008 ANLA Retail Roadshow end Wednesday, May 16, 2008.
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Save the Date: Independent Garden Center Show
Mar 26, 08 IGC
The Independent Garden Center Show, the first national trade show targeted specifically to independent garden centers and their vendors, will return this summer from August 19 to 21 at Chicago’s Navy Pier.
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Stepables Contest Now Accepting Entries
Mar 11, 08 Eberly Public Relations
Under A Foot Plant Company and Stepables, its national brand of creeping perennials, recently announced the launch of their second annual “We’ve Got Sole” plant display contest.
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Kick Off Spring at Maryland Home & Garden Show
Feb 12, 08 Himmelrich PR
The Maryland Home & Garden Show will feature the latest trends and techniques for the home and garden at the Maryland State Fairgrounds beginning Friday, Feb. 29.
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Plans Under Way for National Hardware Show and Lawn & Garden World
Jan 22, 08 Clear Blue Communications for National Hardware Show
The 63rd National Hardware Show and Lawn & Garden World return Tuesday through Thursday, May 6 to 8, to occupy the entire Las Vegas Convention Center. The show has aligned its management team to focus efforts on making 2008’s show better than ever.
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2008 Management Clinic Registration Now Open
Nov 13, 07 ANLA
With the winter trade show season quickly approaching, the American Nursery & Landscape Association recently announced the opening of registration for the 2008 Management Clinic. Attendance for the 2007 clinic grew by more than 30 percent. Due to last year’s success, 2008 dates were moved to avoid overlap with other industry events.
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FNGLA Connects with Female Consumers
Nov 13, 07 FNGLA
With women being the primary decision maker when it comes to household shopping, the Southern Women’s Show is a perfect opportunity to reach consumers who haven’t yet developed an interest in gardening. Green industry professionals were able to interact with gardening enthusiasts and others at the show, which took place Oct. 11-14 in Orlando.
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Ian Prosser Wins Sylvia Cup Design Competition
Nov 13, 07 SAF
The adage, “first time’s a charm,” applies to Ian Prosser, the winner of the 40th Annual Sylvia Cup, which took place in September at the Society of American Florists’ annual convention. After serving as a judge in 2006, Prosser chose to participate in the design competition, his first in more than 20 years.
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Birdwatch America Lands in Atlanta
Oct 24, 07 Urban Expositions
Birding and nature products continue to be big sellers in the lawn and garden industry. Are you caught up on all the trends and new products? Birdwatch America is one of the larges nature products trade show, and it will be taking place in Atlanta in January. If you haven't registered yet, check out the show highlights here.
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Strong Attendance at Glee 2007
Oct 24, 07 Marsh Meadow Marketing
More than 22,000 visitors attended this year's Glee in Birmingham, England. A record number of booth rebookings have already been taken for next year's show. Glee continues to attract growing numbers of North American manufacturers seeking ways to expand their international presence.
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Pondemonium Raises $10,000 for AguaPure
Oct 10, 07 Aquascape, Inc.
Pondemonium is a weeklong water gardening event where distributors, contractors and retailers from across North America participate in workshops and network with other industry members. This year's event, however, had a special meaning. It raised donation dollars for AguaPure, a project dedicated to bring clean water to the Dominican Republic.
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OFA Offers Retail Success Workshop
Sep 26, 07 OFA
OFA is offering a Retail Success Workshop, led by Ian Baldwin of Nursery Business Consultants. Attendees will learn how to create a shopping experience that will attract customers, new and old. The workshop will take place Oct. 3 in Indianapolis and Oct. 5 in Columbus, Ohio.
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New Dates Announced for SAF Congressional Action Days
Sep 12, 07 SAF
Congressional Action Days will now take place Feb. 25-26, 2008. This yearly event is very important to the industry as it offers constituents a chance to make their voices heard by legislators and ensure that their concerns are noted. Last year, participants were also able to listen to speakers and gain insight into the political scene.
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Upcoming U.K. Spring Fair To Address Gardening Lifestyle, Outdoor Living
Aug 22, 07 Emap TPS
One of the UK’s leading retail buying events, Spring Fair, will take place Feb. 3-7, 2008 in Birmingham, England. Lawn and garden retailers will have the opportunity to see many different products from around the globe dedicated to outdoor living and the gardening lifestyle.
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National Hardware Show Returns to Vegas Next Year
Aug 8, 07 Reed Exhibitions
Viva Las Vegas! The 63rd National Hardware Show will journey back to the Las Vegas Convention Center May 6-8, 2008. This show presents the largest home enhancement show for products and trends in one venue and attracts hundreds of vendors and visitors.
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Register Now for Garden Writing Workshop
Aug 8, 07 GWA
The GWA Annual Symposium will offer a writing workshop with Jack Hart in September. Hart is a leading garden writer in the United States and his workshop will serve to offer invaluable information to help garden center owners and operators improve their writing.
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Michael Marriott To Lead Rose Workshop This Fall
Aug 8, 07 Ashdown Roses
This fall, don’t miss the workshop led by Michael Marriott about David Austin Roses. Marriott is a premier rosarian and offers great insight into having successful roses and how to better raise them. The workshop will also include time for questions and a garden visit.
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Garden Expo/ Florist Expo Returns For 2007
Jul 25, 07 Garden Expo
The Garden Expo/ Florist Expo will return to Toronto, ON, Canada in October. This unique show combines three elements of the industry. Hardware Show Canada will partner with the green and floral industry, presenting a one-stop shopping trade show.
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New Pack Trial Dates Announced
Jul 11, 07 National Garden Bureau
Already planning for next year’s California Pack Trials? Make sure you mark you calendars with the new date.
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Ride The Wave Fan Club To Meet At Short Course
Jul 11, 07 PanAmerican Seed
The Ride The Wave Fan Club will hold its Second Annual Meeting in conjunction with OFA Short Course. The party takes place July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Franklin Conference Rooms C and D. New this year, consumer Ride The Wave Fan Club members will join the fun.
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PLANET Donates Services To Historic Cemeteries
Jun 27, 07 PLANET
The Professional Landcare Network and its members work to create and maintain the quality of life in communities across the United States. Next month, hundreds of lawn care specialists will volunteer to spend the day reviving Arlington National and Historic Congressional cemeteries.
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AIB Celebrates Annual Awards Program
Jun 13, 07 America in Bloom
Celebrate community improvement initiatives at the sixth annual America in Bloom (AIB) symposium and awards program Sept. 27-29 in Rockford, Ill. AIB encourages nationwide beautification programs, personal and community involvement, educational programs and the challenge of a friendly competition among participating communities across the country.
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Attend The Garden Center Group Fall Event
Jun 13, 07 The Garden Center Group
The Garden Center Group recently announced the Columbia Marriott, Columbia, S.C., as the host for the 7th Annual Fall Event taking place Oct. 9-12, 2007. This 4-day event will consist of business-building workshops focusing on customer service, financial fitness and marketing.
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Save The Date: Perennial Plant Symposium
May 9, 07 Perennial Plant Association
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Perennial Plant Symposium and Trade Show will take place Aug. 5-11, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. The weeklong symposium includes lectures, workshops, tours and a trade show.
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GCA Summer Tour Announced
Apr 11, 07 Garden Centers of America
Garden Centers of America is heading to Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn., for its 2007 Summer Tour. The event will take place June 24–27, 2007, with lots of garden centers to see. Garden centers include Bachmans, Linders and many more. Be sure to sign up for this event as soon as possible because space is limited.
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PRWeek Honors NHS Preview Party
Mar 28, 07 National Hardware Show
The organizers of the annual National Hardware Show Preview Party recently earned national attention as the event was named PRWeek’s Business-To-Business Campaign of the Year 2007 at this year’s PRWeek awards.
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OFA Short Course Trade Show Expands
Mar 14, 07 OFA
The 2007 OFA Short Course Trade Show will be even bigger this year. Totaling more than 7 acres, this year’s trade show is expanding to 1,440 exhibit spaces, a 122-booth increase. Also new this year is the announcement of Novalis as the latest company recognized by OFA as a Destination Exhibitor, the first since 1998.
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Inventor’s Spotlight To Debut At 2007 NHS
Feb 28, 07 National Hardware Show
The National Hardware Show is debuting the Inventor’s Spotlight, which will display new products from every product category that home retailers are selling. The Inventor’s Spotlight focuses on products that bring an innovative, never-before-seen approach for today’s homeowner. It should provide a focus area on the show floor for entrepreneurs looking to bring their products to market for manufacturing opportunities and retail distribution.
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AIB Deadline Quickly Approaching
Feb 14, 07 America In Bloom
The deadline for America In Bloom is quickly creeping up, and this is another opportunity that you don’t want to miss. What could be better than winning an award for making your community come together to make your town a more beautiful place to live? See all of the details in this story, and make sure you sign up by February 28 so you can be the winner in your category for the annual American In Bloom awards.
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2007 OFA Short Course
Feb 14, 07 OFA
A huge trade show, great educational sessions, awesome networking sessions and tons of new ideas to take home with you: Sounds like the OFA Short Course to me. The event is July 14-17, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio, and is expected to offer tons of new ideas for attendees. Make sure to check it out; what could be better than Columbus in July? I really cannot think of anything myself!
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Lawn & Garden Retailer Launches Merchandising Award
Jan 24, 07 Lawn & Garden Retailer
Garden centers do a great job merchandising, and we thought it was time to recognize them with an award. We want to see the best, most dynamic merchandised displays in the industry. The deadline is Feb. 15, 2007, so make sure to get submissions over to us ASAP! We look forward to seeing what you can do!
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National Hardware Show Approaching
Jan 24, 07 Various
The National Hardware Show in Orlando, Fla., is rapidly approaching with a number of new features for retailers to check out. This year, Lawn & Garden Retailer is sponsoring Lawn & Garden World. Also, the National Hardware Show is going to be offering the Homeware Show for the first time. That is only a taste of the new things being offered.
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2007 ANLA Management Clinic Approaching
Dec 13, 06 ANLA
The ANLA Management Clinic experience offers a wealth of information to attendees. With roughly 75 sessions and 1,000 attendees, there is much to see, do and learn at this event. Learn more about the session topics and keynote speakers.
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GCA Announces 2007 Fashion In Bloom Plans
Nov 29, 06 Garden Centers Of America
Fashion In Bloom has taken place in six locations for the past two years, but for 2007 the GCA decided to move it to three locations in close proximity to each other to make it easier for attendees. The GCA will have one central hotel with shuttle buses taking people to the locations Sept. 20-22, 2007.
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GCA Heads To Chicago
Oct 9, 06 GCA
Garden Centers of America has been working hard this year towards bringing garden centers the 2006 Holiday Tour in Chicago, Ill. This year’s tour offers a number of stops full of holiday displays and much more to see and do. With the help of the tour planning committee (me included), we have planned a number of things we think you are going to really enjoy. Make sure you sign up soon: Seats are limited and the hotel block ends Oct. 11, 2006.
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AIB Results Are In
Oct 9, 06 AIB
After months of planning, hard work and getting pretty dirty, communities from all over the country came together in Eureka Springs, Ark. to meet with friends, learn about new things in the green industry and see if they were the winners of the 2006 America In Bloom (AIB) contest. AIB had many entries this year from Ohio and Indiana, but they were not the only ones. Several communities came together, worked hard and got the job done, and they have the award to prove it. Congratulations to all of the winners, we all hope you will be back again next year, and we hope you convince some neighboring communities to join you as well.
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NHS Adds Homewares Show
Sep 25, 06 National Hardware Show
To make is as close to a 1-stop shop as possible, the National Hardware Show has added the Homewares Show to its already long list of groups that will be joining the show in May 2007 in Orlando, Fla. In addition to the Homewares Show, the National Hardware Show has also partnered with the Gourmet Housewares Show and Lawn & Garden World, sponsored by Lawn & Garden Retailer, really making this event as close to a 1-stop shop for housewares as possible.
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New Varieties Showcase A Hit
Sep 11, 06 The Farwest Show
Lawn & Garden Retailer sponsored a successful new section at this year’s Farwest Show called. The New Varieties Showcase featured a number of new trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and annuals that were all evaluated for top honors. With a lot of great entries, it was difficult to decide on winners, but three have been selected.
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ANLA Has Successful Annual Meeting
Aug 28, 06 ANLA
With another great annual meeting and conference under its belt, ANLA has a lot to announce in the way of new board members, a legislative conference and a number of great scholarships presented. Overall, the meeting and conference were a hit: New faces were added to the mix, and people had a lot to talk about when they got home.
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