Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Retail Garden Center Checklist
Use this checklist for a retail garden center. It covers displays, plant care, safety, and customer service for daily opening. Print a copy for each season and keep the filled pages with your farm records.
ChecklistHorticulture & Specialty CropsFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Entrances and paths are clear
- Plants are watered and labeled
- Displays are neat and stocked
- Damaged plants are removed
- Chemicals are stored safely
- Tools and equipment are secured
- Registers and signs are ready
- Staff know safety steps
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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