CONTENTS MARCH 2023 | VOLUME 23 | NUMBER 3 On the Cover: Houseplants are still Hot! Turn to page 22 to read more about trending houseplants. DEPARTMENTS 14 Tropical Trendspotting FEATURES GREEN GOODS Tropical Trendspotting How a background in fashion helped Plant Vault founder Karli Heineman open her rare plants business. By Teresa McPherson MERCHANDISI NG Tropicals on Display A look at standout products and merchandising ideas from the 2023 Tropical Plant International Expo. By Abby McGarry Mastering Garden Center Merchandising Retail Minded founder Nicole Leinbach shares her strategies for IGC displays and how " shoppertainment " is a can't-miss opportunity. By Teresa McPherson ECO-FRIENDLY Petitti Focuses on Eco-Friendly Petitti Garden Centers' nine locations offer products and practices that are better for the environment. By Teresa McPherson 40 22 40 Mastering Garden Center Merchandising TECHNOLOGY Laying the Technology Foundation for Future Growth 44 How Chalet Nursery partnered with the right technology companies and creatively implemented them into the business. By Lawson Thalmann 28 MANAGEMENT Labor Issues Between the Generations Moss Greenhouses' goal is to find capable individuals to do the job and show up every day. By Jennifer Moss 6 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | MARCH 2023 14 28 Petitti Focuses on Eco-Friendly 04 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar 12 Editors' Picks 18 Event Central Houseplant Expo 33 Pots and Planters Collection 48 Pohmer On ... Who Are Your Einsteins? By Stan Pohmer 50 Marketplace 56 Ad Index 58 5 Minutes with ... Laura Girbach By Teresa McPherson 46 Miss our February Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.comhttp://www.lgrmag.com