BFG Supply acquires distribution business of Central Garden and Pet
WEBAug 14, 2023 · BFG Supply, a leading technology-enabled distributor to the green industry, has acquired the independent garden center distribution business of Central Garden and Pet.. The independent garden center distribution portion of Central serves more than 4,000 customers across the U.S., selling both Central and third-party vendor products across …
Bioluminescent petunias now available in the U.S.
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The improvements were not limited to glowing plants. The scientists showed that the genetic modifications also elevated luminescence in yeast and mammalian cells. But the luminescence in plants was entirely self sustaining owing to the metabolic synergy. This enables perpetual illumination without any external aid. Petunias provided the …
Seizing opportunity - Garden Center
WEBSep 3, 2021 · Seizing opportunity. For Dutch Growers Home & Garden, the pandemic was the perfect time to construct the perfect new store. Kate Spirgen. September 03, 2021. Dutch Growers purchased 15 acres of land prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and invested more than $7 million USD constructing a new location. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF …
BloomIQ.com adds Herb and Vegetable Gardening Series
WEBFebruary 13, 2012. John Henry Company has expanded its BloomIQ.com website to include additional resources for gardeners interested in growing vegetables and fresh herbs. These new edibles articles introduce each topic with a brief history and overview of the main cultivars with insights into origins, varieties and flavors. Also included are ...
A high desert success story - Garden Center
WEBSeptember 08, 2017. Owners Bruce and Christie Gescheider. COURTESY OF MOANA NURSERY. Celebrating 50 years in business is a milestone for any company, but Moana Nursery’s success is even more admirable given its geography. The independent garden center’s three stores sit in northern Nevada’s high desert country, where sage brush and …
2024 Top 100 Independent Garden Centers List
WEBJul 20, 2024 · Custom-built saunas. Expanded growing areas. IGCs with the most locations: 48: Armstrong Garden Centers & Pike Nurseries. 28: Earl May Garden Centers. 17: Meadows Farms Nurseries. 12: Sloat Garden Center. The 2024 Top 100 IGCs have 298 combined retail locations across the U.S. and Canada. Nine IGCs reported expanding …
Proven Winners introduces more than 75 new varieties for 2024
WEBMay 01, 2023. Proven Winners is announcing the introduction of more than 75 new varieties of annuals, perennials and shrubs for the 2024 season. These new selections are the culmination of years of careful breeding, selection, and attention to consumer demand. Each has been rigorously tested for superior garden performance including disease ...
What’s up with Amazon? - Garden Center
WEBMay 15, 2018 · For an annual $99 fee, Prime members enjoy perks such as free two-day shipping — even on live plants — and exclusive sales. However, on April 26, Amazon announced it was increasing the annual Prime membership fee to $119, effective May 11. Along with Amazon’s general sales, the company’s lawn and garden sales are growing, …
‘Tectonic Eruption Begonia’ - Garden Center
WEBMar 11, 2021 · The new Tectonic Begonia Series brings bold texture to the garden. Discovered by plant hunter Dan Hinkley in the forests of Northeastern India and available through Monrovia, Tectonic Eruption features emerald-green, intricately-cut leaves with a light-bronze underside. Grown for its stunning foliage, Tectonic Begonia adds an exotic …
CAST 2022: Dümmen Orange - Garden Center
WEBMar 31, 2022 · A focus on creating products that are pest and disease resistant, and more sustainable, are some of the efforts currently underway at the international breeder. GIE Media Horticulture Group. March 31, 2022. The Dümmen Orange CAST 2022 stop at Filipponi Ranch in San Luis Obispo kicked off our second day on the road checking out …