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A Personal Museum, Built Over Time
From vinyl records and sneakers to Pokémon cards (still thriving, by the way), collecting has long been a way to signal taste, interests, and identity. But today’s collectible landscape looks a little different – and a lot more personal. In recent years, collectible characters and figurines have surged. Blind-box toys have swept younger generations by…
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Harnessing the ‘Third Place’ Gap: Where Gardening Meets Gaming IRL
Walk into any cafe or community center ten years ago and you’d hear the phrase “third place” tossed around – a social environment, outside home and work, where people gather, relax, and connect. But today? Those spaces are disappearing. According to recent data, 45% of young adults say they don’t have a third place at…
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Precision Gardening: The New Age of Plant Parenting
How gardeners are using technology and intention to grow smarter, not harder. For most people, their garden is more than a patch of green; it’s a personal sanctuary, a place where time slows down, and small details come to life. And in a world where we can personalize everything from our mood-based playlists to our…
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A Day in the Life of a Purpose-Driven Gardener
Gardening today is about more than growing pretty flowers. It’s about growing impact. From pollinator-friendly backyards to community tree plantings, gardeners everywhere are turning everyday choices into acts of purpose. To kick off our Garden Trend series, we’re diving into Purpose-Driven Gardening – the movement that asks not just what we plant, but why.
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Four Ways to Win Hearts at Trade Shows
Want to make a lasting impression at your next trade show? At Garden Media Group, we’ve seen firsthand what works (and what doesn’t). With Valentine’s Day around the corner, relationships are top of mind, making this the perfect time to discuss four ways to build genuine connections.
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A Letter to My Mother
As we enter this new decade, Garden Media Group ushers in the biggest change in our history. On January 1, 2020 I purchased Garden Media from my mom, Suzi McCoy, and am taking over as owner and president. While my brain swirls with inspiration and desires for the company, I’d like to take this time…
