Jamie Durie at the IGCshow

We caught up with Jamie Durie on the IGC Trade Show Floor this year and this is what he had to say about the attendance being up in 2012. Hope you catch Jamie and others who support the Independent Garden Centers next year at the show.

Check Out Whose Pinning The IGCshow

Have you heard of the social network that has taking the world wideweb by storm?  It has been reported by some of the leading social media news sites that more people are hanging out on Pinterest then posting on Facebook in 2012.  If you have a Pinterest 'board' then no doubt you know what I'm talking about when it comes to spending many hours creating your virtual scrapbook using this site.  As part of the #IGC12 social media coverage we have been sharing with thousands and perhaps millions of image addicts the love of gardening via our Independent Garden Center Show 2012 Pinterest Board.   

Independent Garden Centers Show 2012 on Pinterest

Join in the fun by repining or commenting on our board!

Native Plants featured on Trade Show Floor 2012

These are #native ... #igc12 booth 1805 (Taken with Instagram)

You can find out more about these blooms by visiting IGCshow exhibitors page with detailed information on product provider.

Blooms are from : http://imperialnurseries.com/

Pets and Gardening

This morning attendees of the lecture presented by P. Allen Smith were inspired by many different avenues to reach their customer in the garden centers. One of the interesting points was the fact that pets play an important part in the garden. As a gardener myself I must admit I feel more at home at garden centers that have a greenhouse kitty or even better yet like the Garden Center in West Seattle that has chickens walking about. I appreciate how Allen encourages us to think out of the box and identify with the real gardeners with pets.

To find out more about IGCshow presenter P.Allen Smith please check out his website http://www.pallensmith.com

Beautiful Morning in Chicago

This morning I found myself in the east end of the Navy Pier to cover the keynote speakers for the IGCshow.  I just had to share with you all the beautiful view and containers that were growing outside of the The Grand Ballroom which is at the eastern most end of Navy Pier (walk toward the lake and away from the city) on the first level.

 

On The Navy Pier East End

Looking for a container that can take the heat of the summer in zone 5? This design is perfect judging by how it can handle the elements out here on the Navy Pier in Chicago.

 

I hope you will continue to follow the IGCshow social coverage and join in the conversation on Twitter using #IGC12 .  

Gardens Want To Go Green

 

Joe Lamp'l of Growing a Greener World 

This morning at the Independent Garden Center Show Joe Lamp'l wowed the packed Grand Ball Room sharing the amazing world of growing greener.   Joe is the Host and Producer of Growing a Greener World on PBS, bringing the message of sustainability to television audiences across the country.  This morning during his presentation @JoeGardener urged garden centers to create a wide rang of examples in-store and through products and services that show consumers they can enjoy a beautiful, healthy garden and be green in the process.

Find out more about Joe Lamp'l at Growing a Greener World and be sure to continue watching and interacting with the IGCshow on our Social Page.

Your Inside Look at the IGC Trade Show Floor

Here is your inside look at the IGCshow going on right now at the Navy Pier in Chicago.
 Music by Guitarola - Un-plugged

I catch attendees dancing in the isles during this show. See if you can spot them in this over head view of #IGC12 that I Live Streamed a few minutes ago.