GCPS e-ZONE

	July 22, 2008 Riddle me this... I can travel from there to here by disappearing, and here to there by reappearing. What am I? (Scroll down for the answer.) Trends: Changes for the better New AND improved... Starting in September, we're losing an "&" in order to produce a "+." Indeed, Garden Center Products & Supplies, the original published resource for all things garden product, is about to morph into Garden Center Product Source, the original published resource for all things garden buying. We think there will be a significant difference, especially for you, our treasured readers. In essence, we're taking what we do well — helping lawn and garden retailers find the stuff they need to sell to be successful — and expanding the editorial content to include practical advice a buyer needs to find the right items in the right places for the right prices. As our research shows, it's high time there was a publication that focuses strictly on "the business of lawn and garden buying." In fact, we think it's so important that we've made it the tagline for our new "baby." As part of our promotional push, some of you might have received a letter or card updating you on "what's brewing" at GCPS. In a nutshell, we're keeping all the popular parts of Garden Center Products & Supplies — the column, the Editor's Choice section and the ProductZone — and we're enhancing them with stories and features that give you a bird's eye view of the industry from the perspective of the people involved in the buying process. We'll look at challenges you face, at shows you need to attend, at questions that don't always have easy answers — basically, we're creating the ultimate "how to" publication for the principals making the decisions in the market. If you're reading this, that probably means you. Or it might mean someone with whom you work closely. Either way, we at GCPS eagerly await the chance to enlighten/challenge/stir. Here's hoping you eagerly await the chance to read/learn/send the editor large sums of money in gratitude for this virtually priceless gift that the new GCPS becomes. Bio-gardening at Versailles? Check our BLOG Puzzling pictures Oh, so it’s like a game? Cool!... While you see three images here, only one is the puzzle that unlocks the secret to the meaning of life — or that gives you a few minutes of mindless entertainment... I always get those two mixed up. In any case, select the one that is the puzzle, put the product together again, and while you might not learn the meaning of life, you will be way wiser than the guy who skipped the puzzle part and went straight to the riddle answer. Bio-gardening at Versailles? Check our BLOG Pick 'n Click Sort of like Match.com, only with prettier results... The links below will help you connect with suppliers who advertise in GCP&S. Point and click to reference a specific product or lines of goods and services offered by the respective companies in our most recent issue. Achla Designs: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17037 Achla Designs: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17046 A-V International: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17030 Bartlett Bench & Wire, Inc.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17011 Blübandoo: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17052 Blübandoo: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17001 Carleen & Company: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17040 Carruth Studio, Inc.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17049 Carson Industries: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17025 Casual Furniture & Accessories Market: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17012 Clean Air Gardening: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17034 Clean Air Gardening: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17029 Danove Corporation: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17054 Deer Run Greenery: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17060 DEROMA: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17038 DeWitt Co., Inc.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17010 Discount Pond Supplies, Inc.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17018 Dorothy Biddle Service: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17062 DP Foods, Inc.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17017 Dramm Corporation: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17004 Echo Valley: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17053 Fabriscape: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17024 Gardenware: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17014 Gifts That Bloom: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17009 Gifts That Bloom: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17003 Hydrofarm Greenhouse Lighting: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17016 Kalalou: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17050 Kay Berry: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17042 Magnet Works, Ltd.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17005 Melrose International: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17041 Melrose International: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17047 Michael Gordon, Ltd.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17045 Novelty Manufacturing Co.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17058 Nycon Products: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17019 Ohio Wholesale, Inc.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17043 P&M Creations: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17036 Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Assoc.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17063 Pottery Express: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17008 Principle Plastics: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17002 Protective Industrial Products: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17026 Punxsutawney Glass & Tile Co.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17032 QuickBooks: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17007 Radius Garden LLC: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17031 Red Carpet Studios: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17051 Riverside Enterprises: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17020 Rustic Natural Cedar Furniture Co.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17044 Shatley Farms: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17015 Sherman Nursery Company: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17057 Stoney Creek: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17023 Structural Plastics: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17006 Structural Plastics: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17064 Sunlight Supply, Inc.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17033 Tula Hats: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17059 United Label & Sales Corp.: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17056 VAL-CO Environmental & Greenhouse Systems: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17027 Vitamin Institute: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17035 Xiamen Amplesolar Technologies: Request info • Web site • 1-800-690-1826 ext. 17013 Bio-gardening at Versailles? 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