1. NAAE District 1 April 2014

2. A couple of things become apparent after walking around the Global shop show (and Las Vegas in general) for two days: retail truly is theater. And our industry has only begun to scratch the surface of what it takes to appeal to customers. From in-store touch-screens, videos (which are EVERYWHERE) and even a hologram to lighting, scenting and textures, this show gave retailers all the tools they need to create a true experience in the store.

4. Create an Experience at your Plant Sale Invite Master Gardeners to do a clinic Bake Sale Espresso Stand Partner with another clubs Car Wash Wi-Fi- APPS-Smart Phone how to’s-QR Codes Children’s Gardening or planting a marigold

6. Smart Phone Apps Search Tool http://baegrisk.ddns.uark.edu/geospatial/smartPhoneSearch.aspx

8. Virtual Garden and Patio Designer

9. And don’t forget, it’s easy to share, share, share, but people want to hear what you think and to see inside your world, too. A good mix will keep your social media feeds healthy and robust.

13. QR Codes for PR and Customer Info QR Codes and readers QR = Quick response Decide what you want the QR code to link to Create it – QRStuff QRStuff – i-nigma i-nigma Use it : Free Technology for Teachers – What QR codes can do for you! Free Technology for Teachers – What QR codes can do for you!

15. Short informative Industry sponsored videos and podcasts Podcasts for Greenhouse Growers YouTube – Dramm watering 101 Manual Pinching DIF Insect Controls

16. Sun Gro Resources

23. Fuseables Wave Combo  Easy Wave Burgundy Star  Easy Wave Neon Rose  Shock Wave Coconut 3 seeds pelleted together