February 2025 - 16

INNOVATIVE IDEAS
Top: McDonald Garden
Center's Houseplant
Adoption Weekend offers
customers the chance to
" adopt " unique plants
and learn about their care
from the beginning.
Bottom: Poppy welcomes
customers to Plantopia.
so if you're visiting for the first time or the 15th, there's
always something new to see.
Of course, the experience doesn't end with the
displays. Integrated signage helps guide visitors through
every section of Plantopia, making it easy to find the
perfect plant for any setting. One of the most delightful
additions to Plantopia has been our cheetah mascot,
affectionately known as Poppy, whose presence has
become a highlight for the department, adding an
extra touch of personality through informational and
directional signage, as well as an important character in
our houseplant social media features.
Throughout Plantopia, we've added signs that answer
common questions right where you need them. This even
extends into other departments like Garden Pharmacy,
where products connecting back to houseplant care
become Poppy's Apothecary. And when more questions
come up, our expert Green Team is here to lend a hand.
This setup allows for a truly interactive and informative
experience - one that encourages customers to explore,
ask questions and feel confident in their choices.
Plantopia has become one of my favorite places to
work with customers. I love helping someone choose
their first houseplant, walking them through the care
process, and watching their enthusiasm grow. Looking
ahead, I'm excited to continue expanding and evolving
Plantopia to better serve our community and connect
with new customers
To learn more about what's happening in Plantopia,
you can follow us on social media, check out our
website, or tune into my YouTube channel, where I share
plant tips, demos and plenty of inspiration.
Director of retail operations
Mike Westphal is resident expert and
Garden Guru at McDonald Garden
Center, a 2024 recipient of the Lawn
& Garden Retailer Innovator Awards.
Learn more at lgrmag.com/article/
mcdonald-garden-center-hamptonroads-virginia.
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February 2025

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of February 2025

Editor's Letter
TOC
Headlines
Calendar
Innovative Ideas: Growing Plantopia
Green Goods: Houseplant Honors
Showcase: Indoor Gardening
Green Goods: New Edible Varieties for 2025
Showcase: Birding & Wildlife
Consumer Trends: Bonsai is Back
Eco-Friendly: Green Gifts
Showcase: Holiday
Pohmer On ...: The Many Layers of Sustainability
Marketplace
Ad Index
5 Minutes with ...: Graham Hill
February 2025 - 1
February 2025 - 2
February 2025 - 3
February 2025 - Editor's Letter
February 2025 - 5
February 2025 - TOC
February 2025 - 7
February 2025 - Headlines
February 2025 - 9
February 2025 - 10
February 2025 - 11
February 2025 - Calendar
February 2025 - 13
February 2025 - Innovative Ideas: Growing Plantopia
February 2025 - 15
February 2025 - 16
February 2025 - 17
February 2025 - Green Goods: Houseplant Honors
February 2025 - 19
February 2025 - Showcase: Indoor Gardening
February 2025 - 21
February 2025 - Green Goods: New Edible Varieties for 2025
February 2025 - 23
February 2025 - 24
February 2025 - 25
February 2025 - Showcase: Birding & Wildlife
February 2025 - 27
February 2025 - Consumer Trends: Bonsai is Back
February 2025 - 29
February 2025 - 30
February 2025 - 31
February 2025 - Eco-Friendly: Green Gifts
February 2025 - 33
February 2025 - 34
February 2025 - 35
February 2025 - Showcase: Holiday
February 2025 - 37
February 2025 - Pohmer On ...: The Many Layers of Sustainability
February 2025 - 39
February 2025 - Marketplace
February 2025 - 41
February 2025 - 42
February 2025 - 43
February 2025 - 44
February 2025 - 45
February 2025 - 46
February 2025 - 47
February 2025 - Ad Index
February 2025 - 49
February 2025 - 5 Minutes with ...: Graham Hill
February 2025 - 51
February 2025 - 52
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