Garden Media Group's 2011 Garden Trends Report, Suzi McCoy released the top garden and outdoor living trends at the 2010 GWA Annual Symposium in Dallas, TX September 10, 2010.
2. What Global Consumer Trends Are Shaping Buying Habits AND INFLUENCING GARDENING & OUTDOOR LIVING
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4. Global Consumer Trends Statusphere Function-all Connectivity Living Local Down-Sizing Staycation Green Life-Style
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15. Connectivity: Sharing is Power! Social Media allows you to: Provide personalized products, services, and solution information instantly to thousands of potential customers Offer venues for sharing gardening experiences Offer incentives like “groupon”
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22. Green Lifestyle 8 of 10 in all age segments are incorporating “green” behaviors into their daily life Including seniors 65+ Burst Media 2010
43. Eco-Scaping: Sustainable Landscapes Project Living Proof - sustainable residential gardens Smart, ecologically sustainable landscaping practices for the 21st century Natives, veggies, rain barrels, low-maintenance lawns, permeable paving & recycled materials Marty Ross for the Kansas City Star September 5, 2010
67. Sustainable Containers Gardeners creating mini-bouquet containers mixing perennials, vegetables, bulbs, grasses and vines with small shrubs and fewer annuals
71. Outside In Extend nature’s influence by bringing the outdoors in Indoor houseplants are increasing in popularity O2 for You – ‘Houseplants with a Purpose’ campaign educates consumers on benefits of indoor plants www.o2foryou.org Red Sister Cordyline Costa Farms Peace Lily Costa Farms
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73. Outside In NASA scientists recommend at least one indoor plant for every 100 sq. ft of living space Orchids are increasing in popularity Live plants for the holidays instead of artificial Phalaenopsiss Orchid – Costa Farms
85. Strengthening Communities through Gardening “ Garden Centers are offering square foot gardens for sale as an easy alternative to the massive, in ground garden concept.” Jennifer Polanz, Editor Todays Garden Center Magazine