crop cultivation
of spring and early summer, garden centers programs, like the new Burpee Home Gar- tomers coming to garden centers because they
expecting to command a premium for veg- dens line from Ball Horticultural, remove the want to plant their fi rst vegetable plot. All of the
etables and herbs must display them in a way guesswork, bringing a comprehensive line of ideas above about encouraging success and sup-
that increases perceived value. Displays need tried-and-true, unique vegetables and herbs porting new gardeners can build the ground-
to be clean, plants properly identifi ed, clear in a coordinated package — from pot to tag to work for future purchases. One way to grow
and concise signage, culled healthy product point-of-purchase materials — for growers and sales is by adding some annuals and perennials
consistent in appearance. Complete vegetable retailers of all shapes and sizes. to the shopping carts of vegetable gardeners.
There are plenty of reasons to add foundation
Opening the Gateway plants and seasonal color in and around vege-
It’s been said that vegetable gardening table and herb gardens. Traditionally, the lines
can be a gateway to fl ower gardening, have not been crossed. But if you have the ability
especially when we see brand new cus- to plant display gardens, try combining annuals
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