Michelle Simakis, Group Publisher

Michelle Simakis, Group Publisher

Group Publisher

Michelle Simakis is the publisher of the GIE Media Horticulture Group. Simakis joined GIE Media in 2012 as associate editor of Garden Center magazine. In 2015, she was promoted to editor of Garden Center and helped build the educational track for the brand’s first conference in 2018. She joined GIE-owned Cannabis Business Times, one of the leading trade news organizations serving licensed cannabis companies in 2019, helping shape the magazine’s editorial content and contributing to the brand’s annual event.

Leading Women of Horticulture: Emily Showalter, Willoway Nurseries

The chief of human resources and third-generation leader says financial transparency and accountability have changed everything from profitability to company culture for the Ohio-based grower.

March 06, 2025

Syngenta Flowers introduces disease-resistant impatiens, vinca

Syngenta reimagined Imara Impatiens walleriana and Cora Catharanthus roseus for better resilience and garden performance.

March 28, 2019

Early to market, early to mature

Sakata Seed America showcases varieties bred for early spring production and produce that is fast to mature at the 2019 California Spring Trials.

March 28, 2019

Monrovia surprises Spring Trials attendees

The California-based plant company brought SunBelievable Brown Eyed Girl to Floricultura.

March 28, 2019

PanAmerican Seed officially debuts downy mildew resistant Impatiens walleriana

PanAmerican showcased the new Beacon Impatiens series that features six colors and two mixes at the 2019 California Spring Trials.

March 24, 2019

Dümmen Orange unveils New Guinea impatiens

First on the company's 2019 California Spring Trials tour was Rollercoaster Hot Pink, a shade-loving plant with double, ruffled bloom a compact habit.

March 24, 2019

Garden Center Executive Summit speaker lineup includes leaders from top independents

Julie Kouhia of Molbak’s Garden + Home, Susan Bachman West of Bachman’s and Mark Bigej of Al’s Garden & Home among presenters sharing their expertise at inaugural conference.

January 03, 2019

Garden Center magazine launches 2019 Executive Summit

The three-day educational conference, developed in partnership with industry leaders, will take place Feb. 18-20, 2019, in Denver.

November 06, 2018

Spring Meadow Nursery owner Dale Deppe receives Jackson Dawson Award

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) awarded medals to individuals and organizations for their contributions to excellence in horticulture for the public good.

November 05, 2018

DCA Outdoor announces two hires

Keith Hurst will join DCA Outdoor as director of planning, and Daniel Livingston will serve as production manager of Schwope Brothers Tree Farms.

October 03, 2018