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2019 GCA Summer Nashville
Tour Registration Opens
2019 AmericanHort Events -
Save the Dates
Terri Brown, director of marketing and member
engagement
You won't want to miss these important upcoming
events sponsored by AmericanHort, the leading trade
association for the horticulture industry.
In addition to these key events, there will be a variety
of webinars, tours and workshops offered throughout
the year. Learn more at americanhort.org and be sure
to mark your calendar.
Cultivate'19 - July 13-16, Columbus, Ohio
As the green industry's premier trade show and
conference, this is where everyone comes together to
share ideas, learn about new products, new varieties
and make connections. This event features over 150
educational opportunities, tours, workshops and a
variety of social functions where you can connect with
old friends or make new ones. You won't want to miss it!
General registration opens March 15. Find out more
at Cultivate19.org
Plug & Cutting Conference - Sept. 4-6, Charlotte,
North Carolina
The road to better performance starts at
AmericanHort's Plug & Cutting Conference. You'll
experience cutting-edge education focusing on best
practices in young plant production. Combine that
with a world-class tour and hands-on workshop, and
it's not something you'll want to miss. As the event
for advancing and experienced growers from across
the country, this conference is the place to learn the
newest and best strategies, technologies and techniques
in the world of plugs and cuttings. Register now at
AmericanHort.org/Plug.
Impact Washington Summit - Sept. 16-18,
Washington, D.C.
Impact Washington is a two-day advocacy summit
where green industry business owners and leaders can
take action in Washington, D.C. Providing a united
front, this is an opportunity for the landscaper, plant
grower, garden retailer and entire green industry
communities to personally and collectively advocate
for decisions that help us continue the growth of our
$196 billion industry.
Over the course of two days, participants will hear
from elected leaders, their staff and other policy experts
on issues of great impact on green industry business
success. Led by AmericanHort staff members, attendees
will share their experiences directly with policy makers,
providing real-world context and influence on the
decisions being made.
Cool Product Awards Chosen at TPIE
In a joint effort between the Tropical Plant International Expo and The
'String of Dolphin'
succulent
Garden Center Group, 15 companies were presented awards for their " cool
products " at the show from Jan. 16-18, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There were
over 30 judges that nominated more than 70 products in their searches.
Here are the 2019 Cool Product award winners:
* UpStyle Pot Covers: A-ROO
* Folding Wooden Plant Stand: Avery Imports
* Adenium Obesum 'Desert Rose': Bill Moore & Co.
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'String of Dolphin' Succulent: Branette Farms
Brunfelsia americana 'Lady of the Night': Butler's Foliage
European Cypress Gift Bag: Coastal Nursery
Illuminated Terrarium: Flori-Design
* Medusa Flower: Greendale Nursery
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Collection: LiveTrends
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Magnolia or Olive Tree Housewarming Gift & Keepsake (2 sizes):
The Magnolia Co.
Indiaka Cyclamen: Northland Floral
BirdPlanter: Polar Business Solutions
Hollywood Hibiscus 'Rico Suave': Ramco Farm
* Kokodama Collection and Rack: Sun Bulb
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Quicups: Temkin International
BirdPlanter
For more information on TPIE, visit www.tpie.org, and for more information
on The Garden Center Group, visit www.thegardencentergroup.org.
IMC Announces $280 Million for
Market Enhancements
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced
a three-year, $280 million-dollar investment in new
initiatives to enhance its markets in Atlanta, High
Point and Las Vegas. Elements of the plan, which
will be implemented over the next six to 24 months
on all three campuses, include category enrichment
and extension, launch of new verticals, strategic re8
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merchandising of existing resources, digital and mobile
platform enhancements, and physical improvements in
arrival areas and public spaces.
The slate of initiatives was developed in response to
three months of industry research and outreach which
identified each market's strengths and opportunities
for new value creation.
Behind-the-scenes work has already started on these
initiatives. The first of these capital projects began
Jan. 28 with the groundbreaking of the Expo at World
Registration is open for the 16th annual GCA
Summer Tour, this year in Nashville, Tennessee,
June 23-26. From trendy, urban garden centers and
boutiques to country-rustic nurseries, the offerings
of Nashville are sure to inspire.
Additionally, this year's tour will have new and
exciting features, namely more education and
networking opportunities to enrich your experience.
* On-site workshops with Grab & Go container
expert Sharon Hadden.
* Q&A sessions with store owners/managers at
every store-stop.
* Multiple Shop Talk Retail Discussions providing
insights on a wide range of hot-button retail topics.
* The Music City Pub Crawl - a professionally
guided tour featuring some of the best Nashville
pubs and venues.
The first four store visits announced by the
Garden Centers of America, with more to come, are:
Gardens of Babylon, Nashville
Boasting organic-only philosophies and methods
since day one, Gardens of Babylon is an urban
garden boutique with a fun, funky, eclectic
atmosphere that specializes in products for small
space gardeners, sustainable-minded customers,
high-end clientele and everyone in between.
Moore & Moore Garden Center, Nashville
Operated by the third generation of the Moore
family, Moore & Moore Garden Center has been
a staple in the Nashville community since its
inception in 1980. Although the garden center
operates on a smaller property, Moore & Moore is
recognized for its park-like setting.
Martin's Home & Garden, Murfreesboro
More than three decades ago, John and Helen
Martin opened a roadside stand that sold seasonal
produce and bedding plants. Since then, Martin's
Home & Garden has transferred ownership to the
family's second generation, Lester Martin, and
grown to become an award-winning gardening
supplier, nursery and hardscaping company for the
Murfreesboro community.
JVI Secret Gardens, Nashville
The soothing sounds of trickling water greet
customers as soon as they enter JVI Secret Gardens,
as ponds, waterfalls and other water features are
huge focuses for the garden retailer. Take notice
of the several on-site ponds populated with koi
fish, setting the tone that JVI Secret Gardens is a
peaceful place to relax and not just a retail store to
buy plants or seek gardening advice.
Find out more and register at www.
gardencentersofamerica.org.
Market Center Las Vegas, a new 315,000-square-foot
facility yielding 110,000 net square feet of rentable
temporary exhibit space contiguous with Building C.
The construction of this state-of-the-art facility will
allow for growth and expansion of Las Vegas Market's
trade show presentation, driving new resources to
campus and enriching the pipeline for permanent
showroom presentations. Construction is scheduled for
completion in June 2020.
A second major initiative that impacts all three
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