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Successful operator profile: Open for Business
On Aug. 17, the staff and family of Scott’s Nursery Ltd. in Lincoln, N.B., watched in horror as the garden centre, which had been in operation since 1928, was engulfed in flames.

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Adapting for Tomorrow
If it’s personal attention and hand-picked products that you’re are looking for, then Georgina Garden Centre, located in the lakeside community of Keswick, Ont. is the perfect place to shop.

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Showing the Way to Grow
Whether you’re looking for hardy plants that pack a vibrant punch, an outdoor furniture set to spend the summer lounging on or fresh produce and chickens for a great local meal, Lacoste Garden Centre in Winnipeg, Man., is a one-stop operation to suit your needs.

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Still Growing After 65 Years
With 65 years of growing under its belt, it’s clear that Marigold Nurseries knows a thing or two about providing its customers with great service and quality.

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The ‘Eising’ on the Cake
This year, when customers made their annual spring outing to Eising Greenhouses & Garden Centre in Simcoe, Ont., they found the same quality plants, just in a brand-new setting. In the past year, the business has undergone a complete renovation to deliver customers a high-end retail experience. The changes have been well received to say the least!

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Successful operator profile: A Garden Boutique in the Hills
Nestled in the rolling hills of Red Deer, Alberta, Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre is a garden boutique that delivers customers with a retail experience akin to a leisurely stroll in the garden.

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Expanding With a Plan
In the garden centre industry, sometimes it’s easy to focus on the plants and worry about the administrative side of the business in the off-season. However, at the east coast’s Green Village Home & Garden, owner Andy Buyting has made it a priority to develop a solid business structure that could rival many corporate offices.

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Vanderwees Home & Garden
Located in Thunder Bay, Ont., Vanderwees Home & Garden has become a year-round destination centre where people can come for much more than just plants and gardening expertise. In addition to the garden centre, Vanderwees Home & Garden offers customers a garden café, furniture, patio and leisure accessories, a gift shop, an animal farm, seminars and workshops.

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