CONTENTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 | VOLUME 20 | NUMBER 9 14 Summer Showstoppers The houseplant market continues to sizzle. Turn to page 20 for a few notable varieties to stock in your garden center. DEPARTMENTS 06 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar 12 Tools to Grow Your Business 20 Hot Market, Cool Houseplants FEATURES GREEN GOODS Summer Showstoppers While this year's event did not take place during its traditional spring timeframe, 2021 CAST attendees were able to enjoy time in the sun and observe new plant introductions during the peak of summer. By Jasmina Dolce Hot Market, Cool Houseplants Amid the red-hot houseplant market, are a few notable and inexpensive alternatives. By Chuck Pavlich TRADE SHOWS Ground Rules Tips and tools for retailers to succeed in the " grow your own " movement. By Beth Casson 14 82 5 Minutes with ... 20 VISUAL PURCHASING GUIDE 38 Apparel 40 Birding & Wildlife 44 Garden Accents, Décor and Gifts 34 53 Garden Center Supplies 56 Garden Pharmacy 62 Green Goods 66 Holiday 70 Landscaping 70 Outdoor Living 70 Pots & Planters 76 Tools 4 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 Inspiration HOLIDAY In This Issue: Birding Emerging Markets Branding Strategies AUGUST 2021 | LGRMAG.COM LGRMAG.COM | 1 Miss our August Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.com 25 Holiday Holiday items to stock in your garden center. 32 Pohmer On ... It's All About Making Choices By Stan Pohmer 80 Ad Index 82 5 Minutes with ... Kit Leider Pierri By Teresa McPhersonhttp://www.LGRMAG.COM http://www.LGRMAG.COM http://www.lgrmag.com