CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2025 | VOLUME 25 | NUMBER 2 14 Growing Plantopia 18 Houseplant Honors On the Cover: Read about how McDonald Garden Center transformed its houseplant department into " Plantopia " on page 14. DEPARTMENTS 04 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar 28 Bonsai Is Back FEATURES INNOVATIVE IDEAS Growing Plantopia McDonald Garden Center turned its houseplant department into an immersive experience. By Mike Westphal GREEN GOODS Houseplant Honors New and under-appreciated varieties were lauded for their ease of care, breeding improvements and uniqueness. Compiled by Teresa McPherson New Edible Varieties for 2025 Breeders are offering these new edible varieties for retail in 2025. By Teresa McPherson 18 14 CONSUMER TRENDS Bonsai Is Back Fossil Creek Nursery partners with the largest brewery/winery in its area to share the growing bonsai trend with its customers. By Teresa McPherson ECO-FRIENDLY 22 Green Gifts Three eco-conscious companies offer gift collections that will make a positive impact on the planet. By Regina Molaro and Carly McFadden 6 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | FEBRUARY 2025 32 v In This Issue: Eco-Friendly Holidays Attending Gift Markets Garden and Outdoor Living Trends JANUARY 2025 | LGRMAG.COM Missed our January '25 Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.com 28 32 Green Gifts Product Showcase: 20 Indoor Gardening 26 Birding and Wildlife 36 Holiday 38 Pohmer On ... The Many Layers of Sustainability By Stan Pohmer 40 Marketplace 48 Ad Index 50 5 Minutes with ... Graham Hill By Teresa McPherson v New Varieties 2025http://www.LGRMAG.COM http://www.lgrmag.com