MEADOWBROOK, Penn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The HGTV HOME Plant Collection will be available to consumers for the first time at Meadowbrook Farm’s Open House event on April 28, 2012. The debut collection of annuals, called “Expressions”, was developed by Agricola Management Group, in conjunction with HGTV, and will be available in more than 375 retail locations around the country this May as part of a soft launch rollout.
“We are excited to give consumers a chance to purchase this collection for their gardens,” says Ron Feinbaum, general manager of consumer products for HGTV. “The “Expressions” collection offers consumers a fresh take on gardening solutions, and this line of annuals is an excellent example of the smart and stylish plant products found in the HGTV HOME Plant Collection. We have taken the guess work out of plant selection by creating carefully chosen mixed varieties that will enhance any outdoor space.”
The Expressions collection is supported by HGTV Know How!, referring to the plant care tips, landscaping inspiration and gardening ideas featured on the products, online and in retail stores.
The debut collection features mixed plant varieties in complementary color families that are matched in timing for balanced growth and consistent color. The annuals, mixed containers and hanging baskets are designed to perform well in consumer gardens and outdoor living spaces.
“Expressions” includes four separate collections – Confetti Craze, Friendly Fusions, Sassy Sweethearts and Big & Bold – all of which are available as individual components in quarts and mixed together in gallons and decorative containers.
“With the debut of this new plant collection, HGTV extends the gardening and plant inspiration consumers have sought from us on air and online for years,” said Feinbaum. “Now viewers can bring the tips and Know How! provided by HGTV into their home and gardens.”
The HGTV HOME Plant Collection is one of several lines of HGTV HOME branded products including paint, furniture, flooring, lighting and design software.
About Meadowbrook Farm
Conveniently located just north of Philadelphia in Abington Township, Meadowbrook Farm is a grand estate featuring a retail nursery, gardens and more. Among its many offerings you'll find outstanding garden plants, flowering baskets, trees and shrubs, and one-of-a-kind specimen plants. There’s also a beautiful gift shop and greenhouse filled with traditional and exotic houseplants, glassware, jewelry, vases, statuary and seasonal adornments. For more information about the Open House event, visit http://www.meadowbrookfarm.org/events/events.html.
About Agricola Management Group
Agricola Management Group is the exclusive licensee for live goods, seed, sod, soil and other products that will be branded HGTV HOME Plant Collection. The horticulture management company is responsible for the development, oversight, marketing and execution of the Collection in the U.S. and Canada. Agricola is always looking for quality growers and retails to be a part of the HGTV HOME Plant Collection. For more information, contact Agricola Management Group at 615-690-7834 or info@agricolamanagement.com.
About HGTV
HGTV, America’s leading home and lifestyle brand, is one of cable’s top-rated networks and is distributed to more than 99 million U.S. households. HGTV’s website, HGTV.com, is the nation’s leading online home-and-garden destination that attracts an average of 4 million unique visitors per month. The HGTV HOME consumer products line currently includes exclusive offerings of paint, flooring, soft goods and other home-oriented products. The HGTV Magazine, a new home and lifestyle publication, is published in partnership with Hearst Magazines.
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., HGTV is wholly owned by Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE:SNI), which also operates Food Network (http://www.foodnetwork.com), DIY Network (http://www.diynetwork.com), Cooking Channel (http://www.cookingchanneltv.com), Travel Channel (http://www.travelchannel.com) and Great American Country (http://www.gactv.com).