Conner Howard
Assistant Editor
Recent Articles
Continuing the mission
Employees-turned-owners of Swansons Nursery discuss their decision to purchase the Seattle-based retailer and their plans for the future.
Q&A with the new Swansons Nursery owners
The new ownership team, consisting of three long-time Swansons employees, discuss their decision to purchase the business and goals for the future.
American Plant
Embracing the urban/suburban client base, offering a “lifestyle boutique” shopping experience and creating memorable holiday events has allowed American Plant to become a premium destination.
Baker Garden & Gift
This semi-rural grower-retailer has its eyes set on the future with plans in progress to update facilities and possibly expand to a second retail location.
Begick Nursery and Garden Center
A full-service approach and a focus on outdoor living helps Begick Nursery and Garden Center carve out a comfortable market share and overcome poor weather.
Breezewood Gardens & Gifts
Led by a family ownership team invested in a full spectrum of services, Breezewood diversifies with products like high-end apparel to combat seasonality.
Glover Nursery
Utah’s “First Family Nursery” embraces its legacy while developing a modern, easy-to-navigate facility and a dedicated workforce.
Top 9 Garden Center magazine posts of August 2018
Most-read online articles of the month included an update on Corso's Flower & Garden Center, a story of succession planning success, the closing of Orchard Supply Hardware stores and more.
An unexpected succession planning solution
In the August issue, read about how one independent garden center found enthusiastic new owners, and discover new strategies for making your business more attractive to outside buyers.
