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GCES highlights
The inaugural Garden Center Executive Summit took place Feb. 18-20, 2019, in Denver, Colo. Take a look at highlights from the conference where owners, executives and managers of independent garden centers in North America gathered to learn and network. This video slideshow showcases some of the top moments from the engaging, educational event.
Watch here: bit.ly/gceshighlights
Your Turn
Each month, we ask readers a different question about their retail operations, inviting them to answer via email or social media. You can send your answers to associate editor Giovanni Castelli at gcastelli@gie.net.
THIS MONTH’S QUESTION:
“What do you to prepare for Mother’s Day weekend? Do you run any promotions or special events for the occasion?”
Answers to this question will be published in a future issue of Garden Center.
What’s trending on Instagram
It is no surprise that coverage from the inaugural Garden Center Executive Summit dominated social feeds. Industry professionals gathered in Denver, Colo., to collaborate and learn together from some of the top leaders in the business. The conference was a huge success, and highlights can be found by searching #GCES19 on all social platforms.
5 stories in brief
Top industry news from our website
1. Extreme cold impacts EAB
Early February’s sub-zero temperatures in the Midwest could kill off a large percentage of the invasive insect’s larvae.
2. The Sill expands
The NYC-based company opened its first Los Angeles store, and also launched The Sill Forum, inviting IGC experts to participate.
3. Cornelius Nursery adds store
The new Katy, Texas, garden center will have approximately 4,000 square feet of indoor retail space.
bit.ly/corneliusnurseryexpands
4. National Pollinator Network grows
The million-plus gardens add up to a network of approximately 5 million acres of enhanced or new pollinator habitat.
bit.ly/millionpollinatorchallenge
5. Award winners
Proven Winners Illuminati Tiny Tower Philadelphus and Peppy Le Pom Punica granatum win 2019 Green Thumb Awards.
Explore the March 2019 Issue
Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.
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