Garden Center Editorial Calendar
January
Hard Goods
Eco-friendly
Green Goods
Annuals, Edibles
Dècor/Gifts
Miniature & fairy gardening, Holiday décor
Products
Tools, carts & equipment
Supplement
Spring Profit Centers
Close Date
12/15/16
Materials Due
12/19/16
February
Hard Goods
Spring Survival Guide
Green Goods
Spring Survival Guide
Dècor/Gifts
Spring Survival Guide
Products
Spring Survival Guide
Supplement
GCP&S
Close Date
1/16/17
Materials Due
1/19/17
March
Hard Goods
Fixtures & displays
Green Goods
Ornamental grasses, Branded plants
Dècor/Gifts
Patio furniture & décor, Lighting
Products
Birding
Supplement
New Product Introductions / Spring Trials Special Section
Close Date
2/15/17
Materials Due
2/20/17
April
Hard Goods
Outdoor cooking, DIY projects
Green Goods
Perennials, Roses
Dècor/Gifts
Pottery & containers
Products
Watering tools & accessories, Kid-friendly products
Supplement
Retail MVPs
Close Date
3/15/17
Materials Due
3/20/17
May
Hard Goods
Software
Green Goods
Tropicals, Green roofs/walls
Dècor/Gifts
Garden ornaments, Wind chimes
Products
Control Products
Supplement
Miniature/Fairy Gardening Report
Close Date
4/14/17
Materials Due
4/19/17
June
Hard Goods
Arbors/trellises/gazebos, Water features
Green Goods
Fall plants, Indoor plants
Dècor/Gifts
Bird seed
Products
Growing media & soil amendments
Supplement
Increasing Profits Supplement / GCP&S
Close Date
5/15/17
Materials Due
5/19/17
July
Hard Goods
Fertilizers/growth products, Statuary
Green Goods
Poinsettias/holiday plants, Trees/shrubs
Dècor/Gifts
Animal-themed décor
Products
Indoor growing supplies
Supplement
Grower-Retailer Report
Close Date
6/15/17
Materials Due
6/19/17
August
Hard Goods
Urban gardening, Signs, labels & tags
Green Goods
Seeds, Bulbs
Dècor/Gifts
Fountains
Products
Organics
Supplement
Garden Center Product Testimonials
Close Date
7/14/17
Materials Due
7/19/17
September
Hard Goods
Top 100 Independent Garden Centers
Green Goods
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
8/15/17
Materials Due
8/18/17
October
Hard Goods
Plant care products
Green Goods
Natives, succulents & drought-tolerant plants
Dècor/Gifts
Bird feeders & houses, Indoor décor
Products
Plant stakes/supports
Supplement
Social Media Report / GCP&S
Close Date
9/15/17
Materials Due
9/20/17
November
Hard Goods
State of the Industry
Green Goods
State of the Industry
Dècor/Gifts
State of the Industry
Products
State of the Industry
Supplement
State of the Industry
Close Date
10/16/17
Materials Due
10/20/17
December
Hard Goods
Water gardening,Bulk/bagged goods
Green Goods
Veggies, herb starts & seeds, Container plants & combinations
Dècor/Gifts
Gardener gear,Made in the USA
Products
Greenhouse structures
Supplement
New Plant Introductions / GCP&S
Close Date
11/15/17
Materials Due
11/20/17