Press Release edited by Conner Howard

Conner Howard is associated editor of Garden Center Magazine. He can be reached at 216-393-0314.

Retailer's Choice Awards winners announced at Farwest 2018

Fourteen exhibiting firms were given awards during a presentation on the Farwest Solutions Center.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces 'Flameproof' award winning plants

Hundreds of varieties were tested for heat and humidity tolerance at the facility's trialing grounds over the summer.

Keep America Beautiful launches National Planting Day 2018

On Sept. 8, the national nonprofit issued a nationwide call to action to plant native species and support pollinators this fall.

Pike Nurseries launching 19th location

A grand opening for the new store in Alpharetta, Ga., is scheduled for Sept. 27.

The Garden Center Group announces details for The Fall Event 2019

The four-day event, scheduled for Sept. 23-26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn., will include education, inspiration and a full day tour of local garden centers.

IGC Show announces new products, plants voted ‘Best of 2018’ by attendees

Winning plants and products were presented with awards by IGC Show founders Jeff and Cheryl Morey just prior to the event's Aug. 16 morning keynote.

Terasa Asselin joins Pleasant View Gardens sales team

Prior to joining PVG, Asselin worked with Comcast, UniFirst, JC Penney, and New Hampshire Exteriors. She is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University.

GCA announces Nashville as destination for 2019 Summer Tour

Next year's Garden Centers of America Tour is scheduled for June 23-26, 2019.

'Cherry Choco Latte' Rose Mallow wins judges’ honors at Farwest 2018

The Hibiscus variety introduced by Walters Gardens Inc. was awarded Best In Show by judges of the 2018 Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase.

GCA Names 12 Winners in 2018 Best Garden Center Bathroom Awards

Three companies received Gold Awards, two were given Silver Awards, and seven earned Merit Awards for providing especially comfortable and creative facilities.