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HOME & GARDEN November 19, 2016 More on Small Businesses in the Garden Retail Industry
By: sristy SahaHere in the United States there’s a vibrant industry of small, independently-owned garden centers and nurseries. Usually they are family businesses. Consumers shop at the big box retail stores when looking for mulch or basic annuals like marigolds. But if you’re an avid gardener or discerning homeowner looking for something special, then the independent garden […]
HOME & GARDEN November 19, 2016 Tom Ehrenfeld, The Startup Garden … continued
By: sristy SahaWe continue our Internet trends discussion with Tom Ehrenfeld, author of The Start-up Garden. This is the second of 3 posts. Small Business Trends Question #3: Has the Internet fundamentally changed the process of starting up a business? If so, in what ways? Tom Ehrenfeld: I just don’t believe the Internet has fundamentally changed the […]
HOME & GARDEN November 19, 2016 Did You Know There was a Black Friday for Lawn and Garden?
By: sristy SahaHere 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 November 19, 2016 The Garden Center Experience
By: sristy SahaThe 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?
By: sristy SahaGardens 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 “Voice Over Garden” A Community Choice Winner in 2013 Small Business Book Awards
By: sristy SahaNominated 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?
By: sristy SahaGardens 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
By: sristy SahaThe 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?
By: sristy SahaHere 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 22, 2016 White House kitchen garden expansion, fall gardening seminar and landscape photography: Home and Garden News
By: sristy SahaWHITE 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
By: sristy Saha1/1010 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!
By: sristy Sahadown 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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