CONTENTS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 | VOLUME 22 | NUMBER 10 On the Cover: Fall is the time to plan for next season. Turn to page 18 for some award-winning varieties to consider for your benches. DEPARTMENTS 18 Winners' Circle FEATURES GREEN GOODS Winners' Circle These 15 varieties have earned recognition from various industry associations for their strong performance, bold colors and resilience. Compiled by Abby McGarry MANAGEMENT Tips for Educating Your Garden Center Customers Your IGC is much more than just a place to buy plants and mulch; it can serve as a key source of information. By Tim Dungan FROM THE ROAD Touring the IGCs of KC Attendees of the Garden Center Group Fall Event in September toured garden centers in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. By Teresa McPherson Trending in Milwaukee The Garden Center Show's IGC tour explored five different garden centers in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin By Teresa McPherson 32 24 18 44 AmericasMart Atlanta Product Preview 56 Marketplace 64 Ad Index 46 Trending Overseas: What's New in Outdoor Living OUTDOOR LIVING Trending Overseas: What's New in Outdoor Living Spoga+gafa organizers share some of the latest developments in outdoor furniture and accessories, garden tools, and outdoor kitchens seen at their Cologne, Germany, trade show. By Stefan Lohrberg FRESH PERSPECTIVES 48 Engaging Plant Purchasers Both online and in-person communications can help your garden center connect with new and existing customers. By Alicia L. Rihn 6 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 54 Miss our September/October Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.com 46 66 5 Minutes with ... Lawson Thalmann By Teresa McPherson 24 Tips for Educating Your Garden Center Customers 04 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar 14 Editors' Picks 28 Pohmer On ... Don't Let Commodities Ruin Your Season By Stan Pohmerhttp://www.lgrmag.com