CONTENTS MARCH 2022 | VOLUME 21 | NUMBER 3 14 To Market? FEATURES MARKETING To Market? Consider these pros and cons of offering a farmers' market at your garden center. By Brian Moyer GREEN GOODS What's New in Edibles Hungry for new edible varieties? Here are some brand new varieties worth considering for your benches. Compiled by Teresa McPherson 2022 Is the Year of the Salad Greens Salad greens are becoming increasingly popular with consumers. Find out why you should offer salad greens at your IGC. By Diane Blazek WATER GARDENING Just Add Water Considering dipping your toe in the water features space? Here's what you need to know. By Teresa McPherson POTS AND PLANTERS Trends in Pots and Planters What's new, what's hot and what's the best way to merchandise this product category in your store. By Teresa McPherson 4 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | MARCH 2022 22 22 2022 Is the Year of the Salad Greens 14 06 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar 24 Industry Pulse 16 28 Pohmer On ... Darwinism Versus 2022 By Stan Pohmer 45 Pots and Planters Collection 54 Marketplace 64 Ad Index 66 5 Minutes with ... Christine Fortman and Melinda Walton By Teresa McPherson v 26 Houseplants What's New in 34 34 Trends in Pots and Planters v In This Issue: Trends in Birding Eco-Friendly Containers Digital Marketing Success FEBRUARY 2022 | LGRMAG.COM LGRMAG.COM | 1 On the Cover: Read about new edible varieties beginning on page 16 DEPARTMENTS Miss our February Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.comhttp://www.LGRMAG.COM http://www.LGRMAG.COM http://www.lgrmag.com