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Our future customers are in debt, and out of work
The greatest challenge garden centers face is the declining size of the next generation, as well as the enormous debt the next generation is responsible for. The New York Times had this article concerning the student debt the next generation … Continue reading
If people don’t buy stuff, how are we going to stay in business?
I found this Fast Company article titled, “Why Millennials Don’t Want to Buy Stuff” interesting (it’s not just Millennials doing this either). From the first paragraph we read, “Millennials seem to have some very different habits that have taken both established … Continue reading
Horticulture is a trade for the future
Spring has arrived here in the mountains of Northern California. The Redbuds have just finished blooming and the native Ceanothus are in full bloom. Customers have returned, and many are anxious to get the garden going. Thank goodness for our … Continue reading
Lose what doesn’t work
What could you give up and not miss? Is there stuff or an attitude that could be dropped for something better? We have been doing this not only at home, but throughout our business. In the past garden centers we’re … Continue reading
Build your business by building your community
What’s the most valuable asset a garden store possess? The land it sits on? It employees? The merchandise or plants? It’s resale value? I contend the most valuable asset is the garden centers ability to generate and nurture its own … Continue reading
The Future of Horticulture
I was asked if their was much of a future in horticulture. They we’re interested in whether to pursue it as a career. This is what I wrote back. The future of horticulture is the future of man. They cannot … Continue reading
The Future of Horticulture
Are you interested in the future and horticulture? I am! Having been in the field of horticulture for over 30 years I have seen the rapid changes that going on. Urban gardening, aquaponics, LED grow lights, hydroponics, plants in space, The Internet, … Continue reading
Stop Stealing Dreams
So after I post the inspiring story yesterday concerning the Classroom Farm in the Bronx I was directed to an article in the NY Daily News. The article say’s the program was terminated. According to the Daily News, “A celebrated … Continue reading
A teacher and students using horticulture to change their world
This is a great TEDx Talk featuring teacher Stephen Ritz and his Bronx classroom. According to the YouTube page, “With the help of extended student and community family they have grown over 25,000 pounds of vegetables in the Bronx while … Continue reading
“BOTANICUS INTERACTICUS”: Interactive Plant Technology
This is a research project from Disney where plants with electrodes placed in the soil turn the plant into a multi-touch interface that can operate computers and other electronic devices. Fascinating stuff. “Botanicus Interacticus is a technology for designing highly … Continue reading
