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Florists grow their own in backyards
Aug. 30, 2010 - To source out locally grown flowers, shop owners are turning to the backyard. More florists are venturing into people's gardens to create a beautiful area that they can in turn harvest fresh flowers from.

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90% of Canadian organizations using social media
Aug. 17, 2010 - The vast majority of Canadian executives at large and mid-sized organizations say that social media has the potential to impact their corporate brand and as a result are placing more importance on its use.

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IKEA releases 2011 design trends in catalogue
Aug. 10, 2010 - Want to know what interior trends will be hot in 2011? IKEA, one of the world's most popular home furnishing retailers, released its annual catalogue for 2011. Here are the styles and design concepts on offer from the company.

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‘Greenwashing’ discourages eco-behaviour: study
June 7, 2010 - Canadians are getting cynical about companies that make false environmental claims, which may be leading them to lead less eco-friendly lives, a new study suggests. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE

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Not your grandmother’s gardening any more
June 1, 2010 - There have been massive shifts in the way people think about gardening, says Toronto garden writer Gayla Trail. They are stepping away from grandma’s rows of flowers and preferring to grow fruits and vegetables. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE

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How to garden for the birds
May 17, 2010 - Every space, large or small, can become a year-round sanctuary for birds. Just include the four required ingredients of an urban songbird habitat: food, shelter, nesting and water. Homes-Extra.ca reports. | READ MORE

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Defining Great Service
The huge advantage we have as garden stores is the ability to create a great customer experience.

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Lead Your Customers to Water
During the warm, summer months, we Canadians flock to water.

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