Off-Road Outreach: Supported by a foundation grant, their "Veggies for Vets" program recently opened newly restored greenhouses at the Myrover-Reese Recovery Homes in Cumberland County, North Carolina. This expansion creates a dedicated space for year-round therapeutic horticulture and fresh produce production, helping combat food insecurity and social isolation among at-risk and homeless veterans while engaging youth and veteran volunteers in intergenerational skill-building. Whether we are supporting hands-on science education, helping families grow their own fresh produce, or protecting vital local watersheds, our core objective remains the same: ensuring that current and future generations have equal access to clean water resources, healthy green spaces, and the dream of a better life. By championing long-term solutions, education, and open communication, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation continues to show that environmental healing is an ongoing journey. Ultimately, our collective support for these vital causes does more than protect the planet—it inspires, connects, and cultivates communities of purpose to leave a legacy of good for years to come.
The Board of Directors has named Nate Baxter as president and CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro. He succeeds Jim Hagedorn, who is transitioning from the company after a nearly 40-year career. Additionally, independent lead director Pete Shumlin has been elected chairman of the Board, and Nate has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Accelerating growth with Nate Baxter and SMG 2.0: Nate’s appointment is the realization of a long-term succession plan set in motion when he joined the company in 2023. Drawing on his extensive executive experience in the tech sector, Nate has developed and led our multi-year SMG 2.0 growth strategy and has brought a relentless focus on operational excellence. His priorities include: ▪️ Accelerating category growth, channel expansion and product innovation grounded in naturals and organics. ▪️ Leveraging technology, automation, data analytics and AI to deliver operational and cost efficiencies. ▪️ Building on our momentum to convert financial discipline into durable shareholder value.
From Boston, Massachusetts, to Temecula, California, we’re rolling up our sleeves for the good of our communities. Our associates continue to help neighborhoods thrive and create welcoming places to connect. We’re celebrating our country with America250 by participating in the America Gives initiative all year long. Our nationwide volunteer efforts focus on: 🍅 Improve local food access through food pantries and supporting local 🌳 Restoring neighborhood green spaces so families have safe, vibrant places to enjoy the outdoors 🤲 Sharing our lawn and garden expertise to empower local organizations Let’s make this a record-setting year for community service together. How do you like to build stronger communities?
As the eyes of the world turn toward the soccer pitch this summer for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Scotts team is working hard to ensure the next generation of players has the same high-quality foundation: real, natural grass. On May 12, we officially announced the expansion of our "Keep It Real" initiative. This program, a partnership between Scotts and U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) star Tyler Adams, is a commitment to the health, safety and development of youth athletes across North America. This mission starts in our yards. Until June 11, for every new Scotts Lawn Care Plan purchase, Scotts will donate a portion of the proceeds to Every Kid Sports to expand access to youth sports across the country.
🌈 🌱 Earlier sunrises, soft rains and the return of local wildlife — spring is making its debut. While the world outside wakes up, our associates are finding inspiration in unexpected places (like the very determined geranium blooming in the basement!). 🌸 What’s the first sign of spring you’ve noticed this week?
💖🎁 We took a break this week to celebrate Galentine’s Day with a self-care gift exchange and some well-deserved treats. Supporting each other is what we do best — even if it can get a little competitive when handcrafted candles are up for grabs. 🕯️😉
The generosity of our associates is one of our greatest strengths as a company. This year, our holiday giving drive raised over $111,000 for charities, including Every Kid Sports, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, the Union County Military Family Support Group and our associate support fund. We also donated toys, food, diapers and clothes directly to families in need in each of our local communities. We always enjoy giving back in our communities to GroMoreGood, everywhere.
Today we announced a multi-year partnership with Columbus Crew to name their downtown stadium ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. This builds on our long history of supporting the Crew – from helping maintain the world-class natural grass pitch to jointly creating more opportunities for kids to enjoy soccer in their very own neighborhoods. We believe everything is better on natural grass, whether in your backyard or out on a Major League Soccer pitch. Through this agreement, we are proud to expand our partnership with the Crew. ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is more than a name on a stadium. It is a symbol of our commitment to growing a greener, stronger community for years to come.
Our teams wore pink in Temecula, California, and Lawrenceville, Virginia, for hashtag#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to celebrate survivors, honor those lost and raise funds to end breast cancer. A special congratulations to Temecula's GroMoreGood with Pink team: They joined the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK walk for the third year in a row, raising more than $15,000 total. This year they surpassed their goal of $2,500 to collect $4,806, becoming the third highest fundraiser at the walk. This work is critical because awareness saves lives. When breast cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is 99%. Our efforts are making a difference, contributing to the 44% decline in breast cancer death rates since 1989. What a great way to hashtag#GroMoreGood together.
Our Marysville, Ohio, plant has been nominated for Best New Industrial Project by the 2025 Building Columbus Awards for its state-of-the-art resin tower and air scrubbing system. The new system addresses ammonia emissions, a natural byproduct of the fertilizer manufacturing process. “The resin tower has been something we’ve been targeting and to finally get there has been a big win,” said Phillip Buerk, senior manager, Environmental Health and Safety. The project required a comprehensive overhaul beyond just emission controls to encompass an evolution of the plant's production processes. The multi-year undertaking represents a considerable investment in our commitment to sustainability. The impact of the new system is plant wide. Now, 99.9% of the ammonia processed through the scrubber system is captured and converted into ammonium sulfate, a valuable resource for use in agriculture. This innovative approach not only minimizes environmental impact but also creates a beneficial byproduct. “It's a huge environmental win, a huge employee health win, and a benefit to the local community,” said Steven Kiracofe, lead engineer, Projects.
