Garden Center Editorial Calendar
January
Hard Goods
Spring Survival Guide
Plants
Spring Survival Guide
Decor/Gifts
Spring Survival Guide
Products
Spring Survival Guide
Supplement
Spring Profit Centers
Close Date
12/13/18
Materials Due
12/20/18
February
Hard Goods
Plastic Pots
Plants
Annuals, Edibles
Dècor/Gifts
Indoor decor, Made in the USA
Products
Tools, Carts, Equipment
Supplement
Miniature/Fairy Gardening Report, Retail Product Roundup
Close Date
1/15/19
Materials Due
1/22/19
March
Hard Goods
Patio furniture
Plants
Ornamental grasses, Branded plants
Dècor/Gifts
Wind chimes
Products
Birding
Supplement
Ask the Experts / Spring Trials Special Section
Close Date
2/15/19
Materials Due
2/22/19
April
Hard Goods
Fire pits/grills
Plants
Perennials, Roses
Dècor/Gifts
Pottery & containers
Products
Watering tools & accessories
Supplement
Trade Show Guide
Close Date
3/15/19
Materials Due
3/22/19
May
Hard Goods
Software
Plants
Trees/shrubs
Dècor/Gifts
Garden ornaments
Products
Control Products
Supplement
Technology Report
Close Date
4/15/19
Materials Due
4/22/19
June
Hard Goods
Gardener gear, Apparel
Plants
Houseplants, Succulents
Dècor/Gifts
Water features
Products
Growing media & soil amendments
Supplement
Industry Partners
Close Date
5/15/19
Materials Due
5/22/19
July
Hard Goods
Fertilizers/growth products
Plants
Poinsettias/holiday plants
Dècor/Gifts
Animal-themed décor
Products
Indoor growing supplies
Supplement
Retail Product Roundup
Close Date
6/14/19
Materials Due
6/21/19
August
Hard Goods
Urban gardening
Plants
Seeds, Bulbs
Dècor/Gifts
Fountains, Statuary
Products
Organics
Supplement
Increasing Profits
Close Date
7/16/19
Materials Due
7/23/19
September
Hard Goods
State of the Industry Report
Plants
State of the Industry Report
Dècor/Gifts
State of the Industry Report
Products
State of the Industry Report
Supplement
State of the Industry Report
Close Date
8/15/19
Materials Due
8/22/19
October
Hard Goods
Plant care products
Plants
Natives, Drought-tolerant plants
Dècor/Gifts
Bird feeders & houses
Products
Hydroponics, Aquaponics
Supplement
New Product Introductions
Close Date
9/13/19
Materials Due
9/20/19
November
Hard Goods
Water gardening, Bulk/bagged goods
Plants
Container plants & combinations
Dècor/Gifts
Holiday decor
Products
Signs, labels & tags
Supplement
Variety Guide / Retail Product Roundup
Close Date
10/15/19
Materials Due
10/22/19
December
Hard Goods
Top 100 Independent Garden Centers
Plants
Top 100 Independent Garden Centers
Dècor/Gifts
Top 100 Independent Garden Centers
Products
Top 100 Independent Garden Centers
Supplement
Top 100 Independent Garden Centers
Close Date
11/15/19
Materials Due
11/20/19