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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

11 Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard: 1. Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Don’t plant bad trees that will cost you time and money later. These tips will help you make the right tree choices for your yard.

Grow your own jungle: easy exotic plants

Tropical gardening is all too often associated with expense and poor results. But choose your plants wisely and you can turn your patch into a slice of verdant jungle, says James Wong

How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

How to Make a Stunning Bouquet with Supermarket Flowers

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

Want the next hot houseplant? Better get to the garden center fast.

Houseplants are taking over hip apartments and Instagram accounts. The next "it" plant might surprise you.

Spring Model Train Show at White's Old Mill Garden Center!

When designing a garden, focal points are an important concept. A focal point is a feature that draws the eye. This can be anything from a tall tree to a colorful grouping of plants, to a strategically placed statue. Having a focal point (or several) in your landscape or garden gives the whole area a more orderly look<br>You can create an eye-catcher by something as simple as planting a tall, colorful plant in the midst of smaller plants in a flower bed.…

Sustainable animal feed practices can boost bottom line

Sustainable practices are not only beneficial to the environment in the long term, but also to the participating companies’ bottom line in the short term. That is why the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) believes sustainability is important for animal feed manufacturers.

From the Inside Out: Show you care

Independent garden centers stand out from other stores selling gardening products with their high-quality products and customer service. The market continues to rebound as interest in edible and container gardening, among other trends, grows. Garden Center magazine serves retailers looking for relevant, practical business management information, as well as those looking for inspiration and out-of-the-box thinking to make their store one that customers will return to over and over.

Holiday Savings and Tips from Holcomb Garden Centers!

There are wind chimes and then there are Corinthian Bells Wind Chimes! No clattering or clanging with these beauties. Just the lovely sounds of hand tuned sound tubes. The beautiful simple design and colors are over shadowed by the soft melody that fills the air.<br>This is a gift that will be enjoyed for years and years. Come by and see for yourself what makes Corinthian Bells so special.<br>Plant Tulip and Daffodil Bulbs Now !

More than $20K in scholarships available from Hort

Independent garden centers stand out from other stores selling gardening products with their high-quality products and customer service. The market continues to rebound as interest in edible and container gardening, among other trends, grows. Garden Center magazine serves retailers looking for relevant, practical business management information, as well as those looking for inspiration and out-of-the-box thinking to make their store one that customers will return to over and over.

Benefits of Growing Berries Infographic / Armstrong Garden Centers

Why should you grow your own berries? Not only are these super fruits super tasty, they're also packed full of nutrients! Check out all the amazing benefits berries can have on your body.

Late Fall Things to do list from Holcomb Garden Centers!

Both locations of Holcomb Garden Centers has an inventory reduction sale going on. You'll find some great plants that we may just have a few left and we have reduced them to let them go<br>This is a rare opportunity to find some incredible deals for your landscape.<br>By being a little flexible with your plant choices, you can save a lot of money on some great plants during this limited Sale!<br>Hurry, hurry, hurry!<br>Our goal with these emails is to provide…

Fall Time To Tips from Holcomb Garden Centers!

I know, every spring when the tulips and daffodils proclaim that spring has arrived, you are wishing you had planted your bulbs in the fall. Well, now is the time! Holcombs has a great selection of spring flowering bulbs that will brighten your spring beds and containers<br>Create your own Hidden Treasures by planting bulbs beneath your pansies this fall. You will enjoy the amazing color of pansies all winter and then next spring the bulbs will come bursting forth and double your…

Fall Tips from Holcomb Garden Centers!

I know, every spring when the tulips and daffodils proclaim that spring has arrived, you are wishing you had planted your bulbs in the fall. Well, now is the time! Holcombs has a great selection of spring flowering bulbs that will brighten your spring beds and containers<br>Create your own Hidden Treasures by planting bulbs beneath your pansies this fall. You will enjoy the amazing color of pansies all winter and then next spring the bulbs will come bursting forth and double your…

Measure Moisture in sugar beet pulp for the production of animal feed

Moisture measurement in animal feed production using dried sugar beet. The Hydro-Mix moisture sensor can be used with conveyors for the production of animal feed.

12 Tips for Saving Money at the Garden Center

Learn how to green up your garden while keeping more green in your wallet.