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Saturday, February 04, 2012 Vol. 75 No. 10


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05 |Young Retailer Award
06 |Article Archive
07 |BuZZ!
08 |Facebook© - Buzz Cuts
09 |Wells on Twitter
10 |Store Layout
11 |Digital Edition
12 |Digital Catalogs
13 |Trade Show Calendar
14 |Media Kit 2012
15 |Subscriptions

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February 2012 Issue

Features
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Annual Containers: Making Them Great | Joan Mazat
Your customers expect success. Give them some combinations they can count on.

Mixed Liner Programs for Plant-and-Play Container Action | Ellen C. Wells
What can these mixes do for you? Could mixed liners be an answer to your combination container dilemma? The naturally blended look is appealing to consumers, plus breeders have chosen the components for both grower and home gardener success. But are they right for you? Green Profit takes a look.


Consumer Buzz
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Choosing Organic | Meghan Boyer
More families than ever before are choosing to purchase organic foods, with 78% indicating they purchase organic, according to a study by the Organic Trade Association.

Online Options for Trees | Meghan Boyer
Not every family went to the local Christmas tree lot to pick out the perfect tree for their homes this past holiday season.


Columns
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Spring Slipped Up On Us—NOT! | Judy Sharpton
The first day of spring is March 20. Time to prioritize.

Tools and Toys | Kerry Herndon
One thing I am certain of is my next flight will be a lot lighter than the last one.




WEB EXCLUSIVE

Countrywide Classics: The Best From East to West - EXTENDED VERSION |Ellen C. Wells
As you prepare for Spring 2011, let’s reflect on what sold well in 2010. We’ve polled destination garden centers throughout the U.S. (and Canada, too!) to see what was selling from coast to coast.




Nominations are open for the 2012 Young Retailer Award! |Ball Publishing Staff
Nominate your favorite up-and-coming retailer today!





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