CONTENTS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 | VOLUME 20 | NUMBER 10 On the Cover: Fall is the time to plan for next season. Turn to page 14 for some award-winning varieties to consider for your benches. 16 The Winners Circle DEPARTMENTS 06 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar 26 Product Focus: Pots and Planters 20 Trending There and Here FEATURES GREEN GOODS The Winners Circle As you plan for next season, consider these award-winning plants that earned top honors this year for their beauty, strength and versatility. Compiled by Jasmina Dolce Trending There and Here Peter van Rijssen, of Plantipp and Concept Plants, shares what's popular with the gardening public in Europe. By Maria Zampini FROM THE ROAD Hitting the Road in Late Summer A late-summer visit to four southeastern Michigan IGCs brought inspiration and ideas to share. By Teresa McPherson 28 20 16 28 Hitting the Road in Late Summer ECO-FRIENDLY Adapting to a Changing Climate Garden centers are finding long-term eco-friendly solutions to help adjust to climate challenges. By Teresa McPherson TECHNOLOGY Considering E-Commerce? For many growers and retailers, website construction and maintenance is a daunting task; here are some tips for success with e-commerce. By Liz Hughes OUTDOOR LIVING Garden and Outdoor Living Lookbook A collaboration with Gift Shop magazine, these products will help your customers create an outdoor experience as comfortable and inviting as any indoor space. 4 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 44 v In This Issue: Hot Houseplants New Varieties from CAST Social Media Marketing SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 | LGRMAG.COM 36 v 2021 Visual Purchasing Guide 32 40 Pohmer On ... Creating a 'Wow' Experience for Your Customers By Stan Pohmer 50 AmericasMart Atlanta Product Preview 54 Marketplace 64 Ad Index 66 5 Minutes with ... Cameron Rees By Teresa McPherson Miss our September/October Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.comhttp://www.LGRMAG.COM http://www.lgrmag.com