Interview with a Plant Advocate: Kathryn O’Donnell, New York

In 1971, Kathryn O’Donnell was recruited by her former husband to help convert a florist shop into a retail plant shop. The company grew, acquiring greenhouses in New York and Florida, developing an interiorscape division, and teaching horticultural seminars. Today, in addition to providing leadership for a thriving Botanicus, Kathryn is a GPGB Registered Trainer, […]

Fiberglass Planters

Fairy Gardens: A Small Trend in Inter...

I’m horrible at remembering specific dates so I’m guessing this particular garage sale was about four years ago. The downside of being artistic i[...]  » Read More

Fairy Gardens: A Small Trend in Interiorscaping? Featured Image

Getting Off the Grid: How to Unplug F...

I don’t know about you but I’m not just on the grid, I’m all over the grid with multiple devices plugged in, turned on, and accessible. If someon[...]  » Read More

Getting Off the Grid: How to Unplug From Clients & Coworkers Featured Image

Measuring Your Plant Tech’s Pro...

There exists a commonly-referenced business axiom which states, “Whatever is measured improves.” In other words, if you desire improvement, emplo[...]  » Read More

Measuring Your Plant Tech’s Productivity, Efficiency, & Quality of Work Featured Image

Cash is NOT King: The Real Reason for...

We’ve all heard the worn out phrase that “cash is king,” referring to the critical nature of financial cash flow. However, when applying th[...]  » Read More

Cash is NOT King: The Real Reason for Employee Turnover Featured Image