Jolene Hansen
Recent Articles
University of Florida researchers are securing the future of floral fragrance using caladium
Breakthrough University of Florida research is unveiling secrets behind floral fragrance, thanks to an unlikely plant: caladium.
Long Island Reno: The Hicks Nurseries design process
Sixth-generation Long Island IGC Hicks Nurseries underwent a months-long renovation process. In the second piece of this three-part series, we explore Hicks’ design process with a firm new to the IGC industry.
Long Island Reno: Hicks Nurseries starts with research
Sixth-generation Long Island IGC Hicks Nurseries underwent a months-long renovation process. In the first piece of this three-part series, we explore the first step in the process: in-depth consumer research.
Glover Nursery: Focused on plants — and family
Top 100 IGC Glover Nursery forgoes the add-ons to keep plants and family at the forefront.
A haven of inspiration
With the hashtag #morethanatreefarm and seriously curated offerings, Texas IGC Fossil Creek Tree Farm and Nursery carves its own path.
One more dream: Ted Lare Design Build + Garden Center
With family front and center, Ted Lare Design Build + Garden Center is making dreams come true.
Staying relevant and responsive for six generations
As Long Island’s largest garden center, Top 100 mainstay Hicks Nurseries weds longevity with relevance.
Keeping up with containers
Capitalizing on container and pottery trends has added challenges for some IGCs this year but supplies and sales are strong.
Food for thought
Opening a café or restaurant can expand your customer base, but it’s no easy undertaking. From staffing to scaling, learn how garden centers are managing to make it a success.
Digital storefront
Three Top 100 IGCs share insights, inspiration and unexpected angles to their e-commerce journeys.
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