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November 19, 2016 The Garden Center Experience
The Experience Economy by Joseph Pine II and James Gilmore suggests that we have entered an age when consumers expect an “experience” when they shop. Having good products and excellent service is no longer enough. Consumers want to be drawn into the offering so that they feel pleasurable sensations and emotions when they shop. They […]
HOME & GARDEN November 19, 2016 Would You Buy a Vegetable Garden That’s Fertilized by Fish Poo?
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. But have you ever considered having a garden that’s actually part of a fish tank? It might seem like an unconventional idea. But it’s actually an eco-friendly system that cuts down on the maintenance you have to do for both the plants and the fish. And now, thanks […]
HOME & GARDEN November 5, 2016 Podcasts: Your Key to Understanding Venture Capitalists
Get ready for some name dropping. How about venture capitalists Guy Kawasaki and David Morgenthaler? The rock star of the venture capital world, and the senior statesman of venture capital, respectively. This little name-dropping saga starts this past week when Guy Kawasaki came to Cleveland, Ohio. He spoke at an event that I could not […]
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October 31, 2016 “Voice Over Garden” A Community Choice Winner in 2013 Small Business Book Awards
Nominated for a Small Business Book Award in: Startup Read more about this nominee “Voice Over Garden: How To Create Abundance As A Global Online Voice Actor” is written and published by Jonathan Tilley. With a background in theater, dance and choreography, voice-over artist and coach Jonathan Tilley transitioned his career to focus solely on […]
HOME & GARDEN October 31, 2016 Would You Buy a Vegetable Garden That’s Fertilized by Fish Poo?
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. But have you ever considered having a garden that’s actually part of a fish tank? It might seem like an unconventional idea. But it’s actually an eco-friendly system that cuts down on the maintenance you have to do for both the plants and the fish. And now, thanks […]
HOME & GARDEN October 31, 2016 The Garden Center Experience
The Experience Economy by Joseph Pine II and James Gilmore suggests that we have entered an age when consumers expect an “experience” when they shop. Having good products and excellent service is no longer enough. Consumers want to be drawn into the offering so that they feel pleasurable sensations and emotions when they shop. They […]
HOME & GARDEN October 31, 2016 Did You Know There was a Black Friday for Lawn and Garden?
Here are some statistics that might make anyone who operates a small business sit up and take notice. The average household spent $347 on lawn and garden last year. Sure, that may seem like a drop in the bucket when compared to the $335 billion in home improvement sales expected this year. But if you’re […]
HOME & GARDEN October 29, 2016 The purity of a plain ‘barfi’, the incredible varieties of a ‘laddu’, the sugary swirls of a ‘jalebi’ evoke a deep passion
‘Barfis’. Photos: iStockphoto I love sweet things. I can kill for gooey chocolate cakes and fudgy brownies and tart cheesecakes. And a weekly injection of pound cake into my system is practically a medical necessity. But if this is love, sweet and romantic, then I also have to confess to a passion, an obsession, a […]
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October 22, 2016 White House kitchen garden expansion, fall gardening seminar and landscape photography: Home and Garden News
WHITE HOUSE KITCHEN GARDEN: As the Obama administration winds down, First Lady Michelle Obama recently unveiled numerous updates and changes to the White House Kitchen Garden that will make the garden more accessible to White House visitors. The updates, made public in a recent ceremony, include an entryway with an arbor, a wider walkway and […]
HOME & GARDEN October 22, 2016 10 best herbs for a Home Garden
1/1010 essential herbs for a Home Garden Herbs are easy to grow and have infinite medicinal properties. Presently, when the world around you is fighting with incurable diseases like chikungunya, dengue and other fatal virals, these herbs are a must in your home garden. They will also prove to be your kitchen’s best friend. Images […]
HOME & GARDEN October 22, 2016 Michelle Obama’s White House Garden Will Grow On!
down roots so the gardening tradition will continue even after her family leaves the White House this January. Obama created the garden in 2009, and made sure to expand it twice so it will be hard to plow under by the next family. She’s expanding and improving it so it will endure, along with the […]
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October 22, 2016 Maben Home, Garden Club meets
The Gala Gals of the Maben Home and Garden Club were full of exuberance and chatter as they kicked off the 2016-17 club year at the Trace-Way Restaurant in Mathiston on Sept. 20. The room was gaily decorated in maroon and white linen, maroon mums, pompoms and rally yells; the crowd was all ready for […]
