Wallace's Garden Center | Bettendorf, Iowa
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FROM THE ROAD
All Aboard
After taking last year off for COVID,
the Wallace’s Express Train is back in
action to take kids on a colorful tour
of the poinsettias in the greenhouse.
While the holidays are behind us, it’s never too early
to plan ahead. Take note of these garden center
displays to consider for your 2022 holiday season.
By Teresa McPherson and Tim Hodson
Santa’s Got a
New Sleigh
Rudolph and Co. have a little
competition as Santa uses a new
Wallace’s Garden Center | Bettendorf, Iowa mode of transportation to deliver
toys to all the good boys and girls.
Christmas Classic
Poinsettias continue to be big business (both at retail and for fundraisers) for
Wallace’s. This year they grew more than 9,300 cuttings of all shapes, sizes,
colors and price points in a 20,000 sq. ft. greenhouse.
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Sprucing Up the Front Porch
Live Christmas trees have always been big sellers at Wallace’s
and the demand continued to be high in 2021. According to
Kate Terrell, porch pot sales have also been climbing as these
beauties were flying off the shelves and expected to sell out for
the second year in a row.
Smile!
There are multiple photo ops throughout
the store and in the greenhouse, like sitting
next to Santa with milk and cookies.
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Meder’s Home & Garden Showplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Walking through a Winter Wonderland
Warm Welcome
Meder’s Christmas showcase is one of the largest
and most famous in the Pittsburgh area. Toy soldiers flank the entrance at
Meder’s, signaling that the holidays
have arrived in the store.
Plumline Nursery | Murrysville, Pennsylvania
Holiday Spirit
Even the statuary at Plumline are Deck the Halls
ready for the holidays.
Plumline Nursery is ready to welcome holiday shoppers with
garlands and decorated Christmas trees at the entrance.
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REDISCOVER
key resources as your customers
invest in their outdoor spaces.
RECONNECT
with industry peers through
educational seminars, networking
events and more.
GET INSPIRED
by cross-category buying opportunities
and experience the magic of Market.
THE PREMIER GIFT, DÉCOR & LIFESTYLE MARKET
Showrooms: January 11–18, 2022
Temporaries: January 12–16, 2022
Learn More and Pre–Register at
AtlantaMarket.com/Outdoor
PHOTO: WOODSTOCK CHIMES
TO THE TRADE | © 2021 International Market Centers, LLC @AmericasMartATL | #AtlMkt
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Bedner’s Farm & Greenhouse | McDonald, Pennsylvania
Pops of Color
Benches of poinsettia give this houseplant display
an extra pop of color and holiday cheer.
O Christmas Tree
Bedner’s makes selecting gifts easy with a tree
decked out with purchasable ornaments.
Selfie Spot
What do you do when you see the largest handmade
live evergreen wreath in western Pennsylvania? Take
a selfie! Customers can use the handy tripod stand
set up to DIY their holiday photos.
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Winter Workshop
Workshops and events are a big part of Bedner’s, including this recent Winter Container Workshop,
where attendees created their own handmade container with Bedner’s fresh cut greens.
PESTICIDE FREE
INSECT CONTROL
®
Targeted Pests
Uniquely Designed For
• Spotted Lanternfly
• Maximum effectiveness
• Spring Cankerworm
• Weather resistance
• Fall Cankerworm
• Easy application
• Winter Moth
• Appealing appearance
• Gyspy Moth
• Reduced bycatch
• Forest Tent Caterpillar
Advantages To Stocking
• Customer loyalty
• Increased sales
• Marketing support
• Bulk savings
Dealer Inquiries
800-379-9677
bpancoast@treebands.com
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