Jun 2, 2006
GCA’s Fashion In Bloom In 2006 Has Returning CompaniesSource: GCA

Garden Centers of America (GCA) has announced that the following companies will be returning to participate in GCA’s Fashion in Bloom in 2006:

American Takii
Kraft Gardens
Bailey Nurseries
Monrovia Growers
Ball FloraPlant
North Creek Nurseries
Benary Seeds
Novalis Network of Growers
Centerton Nursery
Pan American Seed
Cherry Lake Tree Farm
Prides Corner Farms
Conard-Pyle
Proven Winners
Fischer USA
Sakata Seeds
Goldsmith Seeds
Saunders Brothers
Hines Horticulture
Selecta First Class
Homestead Growers
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
ItSaul Plants
White’s Greenhouse & Nursery
Jackson & Perkins (Suntory)

GCA’s Fashion in Bloom, taking place Sept. 20-23, 2006, at six locations in the mid-Atlantic, will be a forum for these companies to showcase the new plants for 2007. But new plants won’t be the only thing attendees can expect to see.

“Besides new plants and good hospitality, expect to see trends in color, a flare for creativity, enthusiastic individualism and that ‘you can do it, too’ inspiration for merchandising,” says Kathy Rudnyk, specialty accounts manager for Monrovia Growers.

Clint Albin, project manager for GCA’s Fashion in Bloom, says attendees will be able to see, touch and smell the newest, most unique plant offerings from the leading plant providers in the world.

“It’s a chance for attendees to view new plants for 2007, talk one on one with industry leaders and be inspired by new garden design, merchandising and market trends,” says Albin. “It’s everything the horticultural industry needs to know to make informed buying decisions for 2007.”

GCA’s Fashion in Bloom begins Sept. 19 with Media Day at all six locations. Sept. 20-22 will focus on industry and trade, and Sept. 23 all locations will host Consumer Day. Registration for GCA’s Fashion in Bloom is now open online at www.fashioninbloom.com .