Efficient Heating Systems for Quality Plant Production
How did BioTherm begin?
In 1980, two young men named Jim Reardon (now CEO) and Mike Muchow (now Vice President) decided they could better run the business where they were working. So, they combined forces...
Our Industry’s Future Part 2: Rediscovering the Rewards
By Matt Edmundson, CHREF Board President
I am a legacy in this industry, meaning I grew up in it by working in the family business. Many of my friends and colleagues I have known my...
The Art & Science of Seed Ordering
Having a crystal ball to forecast how many seeds you need to produce enough plants to satisfy customer demand would be nice. Instead, successful greenhouse growers rely on good data and observations from past...
Preparation & Response to Natural Disasters
In September 2017, the nation watched as Hurricane Irma hurtled toward the Florida coast with Category 5 intensity. Most importantly, people were concerned about how the residents would hold up against the fierce storms....
More Fall Fun Ideas: Echter’s Garden Center Quilt Show
By Harriett McMillan, CCNP, Echter’s Garden Center Horticultural Specialist
Echter’s Garden Center in Arvada partners with the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum for an annual display of quilts in early October. The display has been a...
Plant Select® Introductions & Top Performers from the Past
Three Featured 2019 Plants
Plant Select® is the country’s leading source of plants designed to thrive in the high plains and intermountain region. It is a nonprofit collaboration of Colorado State University, Denver Botanic Gardens...
Protect Your Business Against Slip & Fall Accidents
A slip and fall accident may be amusing in slapstick comedy, but in reality it’s no joke. Slips and falls account for a significant number of injuries to customers and employees every year.
The causes...
Ways to Attract Customers after Peak Season
By Will Knowles, CCNP, General Manager, Creek Side Gardens
The end of the summer is a time of transition for garden centers. Getting customers to visit your garden center is hard. It’s hot, and people...
Tips for End-of-the-Season Perennial Care – Retailer
By Lon Vincent, CCNP, Manager, Wilmore Outdoor Living Center
In August, many people give up on gardening. Their minds are turning to fall, and rather than thinking about keeping plants beautiful, they are planning how...
Tips for End-of-the-Season Perennial Care – Wholesale Grower
By Esther Langley, CGG, CCNP, General Manager, Britton Nursery
Britton Nursery overwinters 100,000 plants in cold frames each year. As fall comes, the staff of the wholesale grower in Colorado Springs has to balance keeping...
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We are in the midst of a great season, and as you know, it can be hard to get away from the desk or...
