America’s Only Association Dedicated Solely to
the Needs of Independent Garden Centers!
June 22-25, 2020 - GCA Summer Tour | Boston
Sometimes, running a garden center can seem like you’re on a remote island, all by yourself. It’s so
frustrating, feeling like you’re reinventing the wheel and wishing you could have a sounding board of
others on the same walk. We have some good news for you.
Garden Centers of America is your lifeline, made up of members just like you - owners and managers of
independent garden centers, united in sharing knowledge and vision. Now, with updated programs
and events powered by Jeff and Cheryl Morey, founders of the IGC Show and IGC Magazine, GCA is
going places. Sign up today . . . You Belong!
Don’t miss out on all the networking and educational opportunities your GCA membership delivers!
These are just a few of the many benefits of GCA Membership. Become a member today.
SECURE YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR THE 2020 GCA BOSTON TOUR
GCA has secured a limited number of reduced-
rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Boston
even more affordable. Make the most of our
discounted offers on your accommodation.
(800) 721-0024
MemberServices@GardenCentersofAmerica.com
2019 GCA Nashville Tour
Long Hollow Gardens & Vineyards, Gallatin, TN
What a GREAT event! This was my first tour and I got so much out of it. From taking back ideas to
my team to creating new connections with so many wonderful leaders in our industry, it was a time
well spent.
Vincent Scavone-Retail General Manager, Hicks Nurseries
The GCA tours have been a great "working" vacation for me for many years. I have built great
friendships and always come back with motivation and inspiration.
Sandi Hillermann-McDonald, Hillermann Nursery & Florist President
Beantown, Here We Come!
The 2020 GCA Summer Tour is headed to Beantown, June 22 - 25, for the industry’s must-attend three-
day retail inspiration extravaganza. Known for its famous baked beans, Fenway Park, The Boston
Marathon and, of course, the bar from Cheers, the 2020 GCA
Summer Tour Boston, June 22 -25, will definitely give indie
garden center retailers the inspiration they seek.
Attendees will gather this summer to network and get energized
with new ideas in one of America’s most historically rich cities,
where the story of our nation is evident on nearly every corner in
Boston. Considered by many to be the birthplace of the
American Revolution, it was here that the Sons of Liberty led by
Samuel Adams, inspired colonists to fight for their freedom
against the domination of British Rule. This historic setting will
host the industry’s only multi-day garden center store for
industry professionals. It holds a dynamic mix of IGC retailers, eye-opening educational sessions daily
and more opportunities for networking with owners and managers at each store than ever before.
Attendees will see four IGC Top 100 Retailers on this tour – Mahoney’s Garden Center ranked 9th at
$38.5 million, Weston Nurseries ranked 43rd at $14.25 million, Russell’s Garden Center ranked 68th at
$9.35 million and Briggs Garden & Home ranked 98 at $6.7 million – as well as other must-see gardens.
America’s Only
Association Dedicated
Solely to the Needs of
Independent Garden
Centers!
June 22-25, 2020 -
GCA Summer Tour | Boston
Sometimes, running a garden center can seem like
you’re on a remote island, all by yourself. It’s so
frustrating, feeling like you’re reinventing the wheel
and wishing you could have a sounding board of
others on the same walk. We have some good news
for you.
Garden Centers of America is your lifeline, made up of
members just like you - owners and managers of
independent garden centers, united in sharing
knowledge and vision. Now, with updated programs
and events powered by Jeff and Cheryl Morey,
founders of the IGC Show and IGC Magazine, GCA is
going places.
Sign up today . . . You Belong!
Don’t miss out on all the networking and educational
opportunities your GCA membership delivers!
•
GCA Summer Tour Discount
•
Online GCA Membership Directory
•
GCA Member Profiles
•
GCA Bathroom Awards & Presentation
at IGC Show
•
Continuing Education @ IGC All Access
Pass Package Discount
•
Free Drink Tickets at IGC Show’s Wednesday
Party & Classic Rock Concert
•
VIP Seating at IGC Show’s
Wednesday Party & Classic Rock Concert
•
IGC Show Monday Store Tour Discount
•
GCA Networking Lunch & Lounge
at IGC Show
These are just a few of the many benefits of GCA
Membership. Become a member today.
SECURE YOUR
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR THE 2020 GCA
BOSTON TOUR
GCA has secured a limited number of
reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your
trip to Boston even more affordable.
Make the most of our discounted offers
on your accommodation.
(800) 721-0024
MemberServices@GardenCentersofAmerica.com
2019 GCA Nashville Tour
Long Hollow Gardens & Vineyards, Gallatin, TN
Founded 1972
What a GREAT event! This was my first tour and I
got so much out of it. From taking back ideas to
my team to creating new connections with so
many wonderful leaders in our industry, it was a
time well spent.
Vincent Scavone-Retail General Manager, Hicks Nurseries
The GCA tours have been a great "working"
vacation for me for many years. I have built great
friendships and always come back with
motivation and inspiration.
Sandi Hillermann-McDonald, Hillermann Nursery & Florist
President
Beantown, Here We
Come!
The 2020 GCA Summer Tour is headed to Beantown,
June 22 - 25, for the industry’s must-attend three-day
retail inspiration
extravaganza. Known
for its famous baked
beans, Fenway Park,
The Boston Marathon
and, of course, the bar
from Cheers, the 2020
GCA Summer Tour
Boston, June 22 -25, will definitely give indie garden
center retailers the inspiration they seek.
Attendees will gather this summer to network and
get energized with new ideas in one of America’s
most historically rich cities, where the story of our
nation is evident on nearly every corner in Boston.
Considered by many to be the birthplace of the
American Revolution, it was here that the Sons of
Liberty led by Samuel Adams, inspired colonists to
fight for their freedom against the domination of
British Rule. This historic setting will host the
industry’s only multi-day garden center store for
industry professionals. It holds a dynamic mix of IGC
retailers, eye-opening educational sessions daily and
more opportunities for networking with owners and
managers at each store than ever before. Attendees
will see four IGC Top 100 Retailers on this tour –
Mahoney’s Garden Center ranked 9th at $38.5 million,
Weston Nurseries ranked 43rd at $14.25 million,
Russell’s Garden Center ranked 68th at $9.35 million
and Briggs Garden & Home ranked 98 at $6.7 million –
as well as other must-see gardens.
THANK OUR SPONSORS, WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT THEM!
Founded 1972
