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Garden Media Reveals 2013-2014 Trends Report

Garden Media Reveals its 2013-14 Garden Trend Report: Finding "Bliss" by Channeling the Forces of Nature

Look around. In this day and age of smart phones, apps and texting, people have become dependent upon a "wired" lifestyle for everything from news to socializing and keeping current.

In its 12th annual Garden Trends Report, Garden Media Group spots a positive trend revealing people are searching for ways to be happy.

According to the report, people are re-evaluating values, re-defining "happiness" and re-considering how gardening and caring for Mother Nature brings joy and satisfaction.

"People today are searching for ways to find bliss in everyday life. Being in nature - either in a garden or park or filling your home with indoor plants - adds immeasurable happiness and wellness to our lives. Connecting with nature is a necessity, not a luxury," says garden trendspotter Susan McCoy, president of Garden Media.

Global trends expert Li Edelkoort agrees. When looking at the future of fashion and home décor, she explains the 'Year of Bliss' takes its cue from nature, finding expression in bright colors, nature inspired products and tactile experiences. She notes as a society we're slowing down, seeking authenticity and well-being, and tuning into "now".

"A shift is happening," explains McCoy. "People are voting with their wallets, and the winning brands are the ones that enhance lives and give back to communities."

What's next? Looking ahead, Garden Media sees 12 influences or "forces of nature" shaping the lifestyle choices people are making for their homes, gardens and landscapes.

Have a look at some of the forces of nature here, and be sure to read the full story and all 12 forces by clicking the link below!


Lifestyle Forces A big shift in where we are living. New "home pioneers" are influencing urban planning and "re-suburbia" with easy access to services, connectivity, self-sufficiency and sustainable lifestyles.	Wellness Forces Health and wellness are the #1 reason people select the products they buy, according to the international research group TrendWatching, and herbs are topping the list in the edibles category.	Natural Forces From eco-scaping to native plants, there is a need for natural ways to conserve. Additionally, solutions for weed and pest control that are safe for the environment, people and pets are in high demand.


Color Forces From bright metallic, energizing blues and shades of green, colors mimic nature and in turn, evoke positive emotions. Pantone's palette for 2013 forecasts a wide range of bright cheerful colors.	Inner Forces Our need to connect with nature is inspiring a variety of green interiorscapes such as living green walls. Live indoor houseplants add instant green beauty, freshen spaces, reduce stress, speed healing, lower blood pressure and bring peace of mind.	Micro Forces Anything tiny is flying off the shelves, plus they make great gifts. The growing demand for miniature containers and plants, like mini cacti, succulents and lucky bamboo in 2 inch pots from Costa Farms® are fun and foolproof.

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Completed Plant Care Requests - Sorted By Username

We've been busy creating monthly plant care reminders for our members. Here's a list of the completed plant care, they are FREE to use by any member of The Mulch! Just make sure the plant care is for the right climate zone (find your zone here).

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New FAQ, More Plant Care and Plant Names

Written by Mitch Shirts Monday, 05 March 2012 00:00

Our website has so much information being added and updated that I decided to post an update to keep the members informed.

I wrote a new FAQ that explains how to remove a plant from your personal plant lists (My Plants, My Wishlist, My Recommendations, My Troubled Plants, My Plant Cemetery) and you can see it here:

Deleting a Plant From Your Plant Lists (My Plants, My Wishlist etc)

I've also added a number of articles:

You can see all of our latest articles and special offers at our ARTICLES hub here.

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Proven Winners and Spring Meadow Nursery have agreed to start creating Monthly Plant Care Reminders for some of their most popular shrubs and they asked me to add a list of about 125 shrubs to our plant encyclopedia so they could get to work on them.

You can see the list of their plant care reminders on their Plant Care Providers page here or you can hover your mouse over "Plant Care Reminders" then click on the "Plant Care Providers" link and you'll see al lof the different people and organizations that have created Plant Care Reminders.

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