Michelle Simakis, Group Publisher

Michelle Simakis, Group Publisher

Group Publisher

Michelle Simakis is the publisher of the GIE Media Horticulture Group. Simakis joined GIE Media in 2012 as associate editor of Garden Center magazine. In 2015, she was promoted to editor of Garden Center and helped build the educational track for the brand’s first conference in 2018. She joined GIE-owned Cannabis Business Times, one of the leading trade news organizations serving licensed cannabis companies in 2019, helping shape the magazine’s editorial content and contributing to the brand’s annual event.

Leading Women of Horticulture: Emily Showalter, Willoway Nurseries

The chief of human resources and third-generation leader says financial transparency and accountability have changed everything from profitability to company culture for the Ohio-based grower.

The Certified Shopify Online Garden Center provides local retailers with ecommerce tool

Co-founded by industry veterans Clint Albin and Katie Elzer-Peters, The Certified Shopify Online Garden Center provides local retailers with a solution for a new daily revenue stream from ecommerce.

Register now for the second annual Garden Center Executive Summit

The three-day educational conference, developed in partnership with industry leaders, will take place Feb. 3-5, 2020, in New Orleans.

Head-turning varieties at spring trials

At the 2019 California Spring Trials, breeders showcased their latest in petunias, begonias and more.

Genetic game-changers from Spring Trials

Several plant breeding companies showcased varieties with new genetics that solve problems, are more resilient or have unusual characteristics.

Syngenta Flowers introduces disease-resistant impatiens, vinca

Syngenta reimagined Imara Impatiens walleriana and Cora Catharanthus roseus for better resilience and garden performance.

Early to market, early to mature

Sakata Seed America showcases varieties bred for early spring production and produce that is fast to mature at the 2019 California Spring Trials.

Monrovia surprises Spring Trials attendees

The California-based plant company brought SunBelievable Brown Eyed Girl to Floricultura.

PanAmerican Seed officially debuts downy mildew resistant Impatiens walleriana

PanAmerican showcased the new Beacon Impatiens series that features six colors and two mixes at the 2019 California Spring Trials.

Dümmen Orange unveils New Guinea impatiens

First on the company's 2019 California Spring Trials tour was Rollercoaster Hot Pink, a shade-loving plant with double, ruffled bloom a compact habit.