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As 2020 comes to a close, GWA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the GWA Insider a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Friday, January 8.
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7 Summer Reads to Inspire Gardeners
The Oregonian
From July 10: Summertime, and the reading is easy, no one ever wrote, even if it is true. And it's especially true if you're into gardening, because there's no way better to relax after a day spent enjoying the sunshine in your garden then with a tall, cool drink of your choice and a book about — yes — gardening.
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Invested in Not Writing
Dean Wesley Smith blog
From Jan. 24: Basically put, writers, over time, develop a real and crippling investment in not writing. And, at the same time, often claim they want to write.
These writers cross the spectrum of types.
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Benary’s most exciting BIG addition: Extremely well branched with short internodes so it’s covered with blooms. Outstanding garden performance lives up to the BIG Begonia name. Earlier to set blooms then perfect mounded habit later in the season. Extremely heat tolerant!
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How to Get Free (and Real) Instagram Followers in 2020
VentureBeat
From May 22: Since Instagram initially launched, it has gone through many changes. As with any social media giant, as time went on, Instagram morphed into an amazing opportunity for brands, businesses, and individual users alike to market themselves. It may have begun as an entertaining distraction/social network, but it has turned into a tool for brands to use to increase their value and reach more people.
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Is American Agriculture in for Big Changes?
Greenhouse Grower
From July 24: With all the news coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a plan announced in late May by the European Commission that went largely overlooked but may well have ramifications for U.S. growers. The plan calls for a transformation of the continent’s agriculture, as organic farming would be increased to 25% by 2030 — up from the current 8% — and reducing the use of pesticides by a whopping 50% and fertilizers by 20%.
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3 Unusual Tricks To Improve the Appearance of Your Garden
I4U News
From Feb. 21: Many times we think about the appearance of the garden from a point of view very focused on the plants, trees and flowers we have. Is this a good idea? Well ... yes, but it's incomplete. Today, I'll give you three unusual tricks to improve the appearance of your garden and make it as enjoyable as possible.
The most important thing when creating a garden is to have an overview. And what does it mean to have an overview?
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10 Important 2020 Social Media Trends You Need To Know
Search Engine Journal
From Jan. 17: Want to succeed on social media in 2020?
Then you need to know what trends will matter most this year.
While the technology we have access to has never been greater, the competition has also never been higher
Plus, there is no shortage of platforms where you could be investing your time.
But in the end, it all comes back to your audience.
Are you getting in front of them where they're spending their time?
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15 Vertical Garden Ideas That'll Brighten Up Your Small Space
House Beautiful
From May 29: Sometimes, especially in small spaces, you have to look beyond the floor for space to fill. If you don’t have a big enough space for a garden or cluster of plants, look to the walls and sky to create a vertical garden. Whether you put it inside or outside, a vertical garden will give you the space you need to plant flowers, fresh herbs, succulents — you name it! From DIY vertical garden ideas that involve upcycling an old dresser to hanging a couple of pots, one of these ideas will surely speak to you.
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10 Ways the Horticulture Industry Can Turn Covid-19 Challenges into Drivers for Change
Greenhouse Grower
From July 10: The closing session of the United Fresh Live virtual conference in June brought together industry leaders from across the fresh produce market for a deep discussion on how the food supply chain, of which greenhouse vegetable growers play a key role, has responded to the coronavirus pandemic in a collaborative way.
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