Additions to real estate assets included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Amount of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to additions to real estate.
Accrued Real Estate Additions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Acquisitions 2003 Joint Venture [Member]
2003 Joint Venture Acquisition
Represents activity related to a joint venture interest acquired in 2003.
Acquisitions 2010 Industrial Building and 2003 Joint Venture [Member]
Represents activity related to an industrial building acquired in 2010 and a joint venture interest acquired in 2003.
2010 Industrial Building Acquisition and 2003 Joint Venture Acquisition
Additional Proceeds from Sale of Cost Method Investments
Additional cash proceeds received subsequent to closing
Represents the additional cash inflow associated with the sale of cash method investments.
Aggregate Area of Undeveloped Land
Number of acres of undeveloped land
Aggregate Area of undeveloped Land.
Amount of Promissory Note Receivable on First Due Date
Amount of promissory note receivable due on June 1, 2014
Represents the amount of promissory note receivable by the entity on the first due date.
Amount of Promissory Note Receivable on Second Due Date
Amount of promissory note receivable due on June 1, 2015
Represents the amount of promissory note receivable by the entity on the second due date.
Annual Lease Rent Receivable for First Five Years
Net annual rent receivable for each of the first five years
Represents the amount of annual lease rent receivable by the entity for each of the first five years.
Anticipated Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Anticipated ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges
Represents the net gain (loss) anticipated over the terms of agreements during the reporting period representing the amount of the cash flow hedges' ineffectiveness.
Represents the area of fully leased building acquired.
Area of Fully Leased Building Acquired
Area of leased building acquired (in square feet)
Represents the area of land acquired.
Area of Land Acquired
Area of land acquired (in acres)
Area of Land on which Building is Constructed
Area of the Lehigh valley land on which building is constructed (in acres)
Represents the area of land on which building is constructed.
Area of Real Estate Properties without Current Approvals for Development
Area of industrial buildings with approvals for development (in square feet)
Represents the area of real estate without current approvals for development.
Unrealized gain
Available for Sale Securities Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain before Tax
Amount before tax of unrealized gain in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale.
Award Status [Axis]
Information by award status pertaining to equity-based compensation.
Bethlehem Pennsylvania [Member]
Hanover Township, PA
Represents information pertaining to Bethlehem, PA.
Represents information pertaining to Bloomfield, CT.
Bloomfield, CT
Bloomfield CT [Member]
Breinigsville Pennsylvania [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Breinigsville, PA.
Breinigsville, PA
Industrial building acquisition, Breinigsville, PA
Buildings Pledged as Collateral [Member]
Buildings that serve as collateral to partially or fully secure a debt obligation, repurchase agreement or other current or potential obligation.
Buildings included as collateral
Buying Cooperative [Member]
Buying cooperatives
Represents information pertaining to buying cooperatives, a major customer.
Capital Addition and Inventory Purchase Commitments [Member]
Contractual obligation to increase property, plant and equipment either through construction or future purchases. Also includes obligations to purchase plants and raw materials.
Property and inventory purchase commitments
Cash Balance of Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Cash balance of discontinued operation:
Cash Received upon Completion of Sewer Line to Service Land that was Sold
Cash received upon completion of the sewer line to service the land
Represents the cash received upon completion of the sewer line to service the land that was sold.
Centaur Media [Member]
Centaur Media
Represents information pertaining to Centaur Media.
Provision for inventory losses
The provision charged to earnings in the period for potential losses to landscape nursery stock.
Charge for Inventory Reserves
Concentration Risk Percentage for One Buying Cooperative
Represents the percentage of total net sales made through one buying cooperative.
Total net sales made through one buying cooperative (as a percent)
Corporate Headquarters [Member]
Corporate headquarters
Represents activity related to property leased primarily for entity's corporate headquarters.
Cost Method Investment Ownership Percentage
Equity interest in cost method investment (as a percent)
The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the cost method of accounting.
This element represents the total of the costs related to landscape nursery sales and other revenue.
Costs of landscape nursery net sales and other revenue
Cost of Landscape Nursery Sales and Other
The total costs related to real estate revenues, including property sales of the real estate division.
Cost of Real Estate Revenue and Sales of Real Estate
Costs related to rental revenue and property sales
Countries Outside United States [Member]
Countries outside United States
Represents the information pertaining to countries outside United States.
Amortization period of debt
Represents the amortization period of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Amortization Period
Represents activity related to non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain employees ineligible under Internal Revenue Service guidelines for full participation in 401(K) plans of the entity.
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred Income Taxes Current [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes current
Deferred income taxes Noncurrent
Deferred Income Taxes Non Current [Abstract]
Investment in Shemin Nurseries Holding Corp.
Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from cost method investments.
Deferred Tax Assets Cost Method Investments
Deferred rent
Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Rent Received
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences related to rental revenue.
Real estate assets
Represents the amount of deferred tax liabilities attributable to real estate assets.
Deferred Tax Liabilities Real Estate Assets
Defined Benefit Postretirement Life and Health Insurance [Member]
Postretirement benefits, life and health
Postretirement plan that provides life and health insurance benefits to the retiree or beneficiary.
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percentage of Employee Percent
Percentage of employees' contribution which the employer contributes a matching contribution to a defined contribution plan.
Employer matching contribution as a percentage of each employee's contribution
Represents activity related to a defined contribution savings plan structured under section 401(K) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Defined Contribution Savings Plan [Member]
Savings Plan
Depreciation and Amortization Continuing and Discontinued Operations
Depreciation and amortization
Amount of expense from continuing and discontinued operations, that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over the assets' useful lives.
Derivative Instrument Term
Represents the term of the derivative.
Term of derivative
Development in Process [Member]
Development costs
Represents activity related to expenditures for a real estate project that has not yet been completed.
Discontinued Operation Impact [Abstract]
Discontinued operation impact on:
Discontinued Operation Income from Discontinued Operation During Phase Out Period, Net of Tax
Income from warehouse building, net of tax
Represents the amount of after tax income from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal.
Represents the amount of after tax loss from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal.
Discontinued Operation Loss from Discontinued Operation During Phase Out Period, Net of Tax
Loss from landscape nursery business, including loss on sale of assets of $31, net of tax, in the 2014 first quarter
Discontinued Operation Loss from Sale of Assets, Net of Tax
Loss from sale of assets net of tax
Represents the amount of loss from sale of assets net of tax.
Discontinued Operation Non Interest Bearing Note Receivable
Non-interest bearing note receivable
Represents the amount of non-interest bearing note receivable on the sale of a portion of the entity's business.
Carrying value of assets sold, principally inventory
Represents the carrying value of assets sold of the disposal group, including a component of the entity's (discontinued operation).
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Carrying Value of Assets Sold
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration Received
Consideration received
Represents the aggregate consideration received from the disposal group, including a component of the entity's (discontinued operation).
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Gain (Loss) on Curtailment of Employee Benefit Plan
Curtailment of employee benefit plan
Represents the amount of gain (loss) recognized on curtailment of employee benefit plan attributable to disposal group.
Curtailment gain included in the determination of the loss on the Imperial Sale
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Note Receivable Fair Value
Present value
Represents the fair value of non-interest bearing note receivable, for the disposal group, including a component of the entity's (discontinued operation).
Note receivable
Fair value
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Period over which Sale Consideration to be Received
Period over which sale consideration is to be received
Represents the period of time over which sale consideration is to be received by the entity.
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Real Estate Asset Sale Price Based on Exercising of Put Option under Lease
Manchester warehouse sale price based on exercising of put option under lease
Represents the sale price of the real estate assets under the lease terms based on exercising put option by the entity.
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Selling Expenses Paid from Sale Proceeds
Selling expenses paid out of the proceeds
Represents the selling expenses paid from the sales proceeds in connection with the sale of a discontinued operation.
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Selling Expenses Paid Separately
Selling expenses paid separately
Represents the selling expenses paid separately (in addition to expense paid from net proceeds) in connection with the sale of a discontinued operation.
Distribution Received from Cost Method Investment
Return of capital from Shemin Nurseries Holding Corp.
The cash inflow reflecting a return of capital from an investment accounted for under the cost method.
Dividend income from cost method investments and the excess of proceeds received over the carrying value of investments.
Distribution payment received accounted for as investment income
Dividend Income from Cost Method Investments Excess over Carrying Value of Investments
Document and Entity Information
Employee and Directors Stock Options [Member]
Employee and directors' stock options
An arrangement whereby an employee or member of the Board of Directors is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement.
Employee [Member]
Employees
Represents activity related to employees of the entity.
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options that will be recognized during future periods
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Recognition Schedule [Abstract]
Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Stock Options Amount of Recognition During Remainder of Fiscal Year
Balance of Fiscal 2014
Amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options that will be recognized over remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended.
Fiscal 2016
Amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options that will be recognized in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Stock Options Amount of Recognition in Year Four
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Stock Options Amount of Recognition in Year One
Amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options that will be recognized in the first fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2016
Amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options that will be recognized in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Stock Options Amount of Recognition in Year Three
Employee Service Share Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Stock Options Amount of Recognition in Year Two
Fiscal 2015
Amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options that will be recognized in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Reduction in deferred tax asset related to non-qualified stock options as a result of exercises and forfeitures on those options
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise or Forfeiture of Stock Options
Disclosure of the aggregate tax expense related to the reversal of previously recorded tax benefits related to the forfeiture of nonqualified stock options.
Estimated Pretax Gain from Sale of Real Estate Property to be Recognized after Incurring Total Costs and Recognition of Total Revenue
Estimated pretax gain on sale that would be recognized after incurring total costs and recognizing total revenue
Represents the estimated pretax gain on sale that would be recognized after all costs are incurred and total revenue is recognized.
Amount of current and deferred income tax expense (benefit) attributable to the change in valuation allowance.
Federal income tax expense benefit of the change in valuation allowance
Federal Income Tax Expense Benefit of the Change in Valuation Allowance
First Niagara Mortgage 2012 [Member]
2012 First Niagara Mortgage
Represents information pertaining to 2012 First Niagara Mortgage.
First Niagara Mortgage 2023 [Member]
2023 First Niagara Mortgage
Represents information pertaining to 2023 First Niagara Mortgage.
Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Fiscal Year
Flex Building [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Flex Building.
Flex Building
Florida Farm Lease [Member]
Represents the lease entered into for Florida farm.
Florida Farm Lease
Represents activity related to fully eligible active participants of the plan.
Fully Eligible Active Participants [Member]
Fully eligible active participants
Funds held in escrow for the acquisition of a replacement property, as a part of the Section 1031 like-kind exchange.
Proceeds held in escrow
Proceeds from land sale deposited in escrow
Funds Held in Escrow for Acquisition of Replacement Property
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Discontinued Operations
Amount of difference between the carrying amount and the sales price of assets sold as part of discontinued.
Pretax gain included in results for discontinued operations
Gain on sale of property
Pretax loss
Griffin Center [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Griffin Center.
Single-story office building in Griffin Center
Griffin Center South Bloomfield C T [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Griffin Center South Bloomfield, CT.
Griffin Center South, Bloomfield, CT
Griffin Center Windsor C T [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Griffin Center Windsor, CT.
Griffin Center, Windsor, CT
Hanover Township Pennsylvania [Member]
Hanover Township, PA.
Represents information pertaining to Hanover Township, PA.
Imperial Hoop House Damage [Member]
Imperial hoop houses
Represents claims related to damage caused to Imperial's hoop houses.
Imperial Inventory Damage [Member]
Imperial inventory impairment
Represents claims related to damage resulting in a portion of inventory becoming unsalable or saleable as second quality plants.
Imperials Florida Farm [Member]
Imperial's Florida farm
Represents activity related to property that was shut down in fiscal 2009 and is being leased to another landscape nursery grower.
Income Taxes Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Income Taxes, additional disclosures
Income tax refunds
Income Taxes Refund, Net
The amount of cash receipts exceed cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income.
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in obligations or expenses incurred but not yet paid related to additions of real estate.
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to additions to real estate assets
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Real Estate Additions
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Real Estate Taxes
Prepaid real estate taxes
Amount of increase (decrease) of consideration paid in advance for real estate taxes that provide economic benefits in future periods.
Reduction in revenue as a result of increase in estimated costs to complete required improvements related to the Dollar Tree Sale
Represents the amount of increase (decrease) in revenue as a result of an increase in the estimated costs to complete the required improvements related to the sale of real estate property.
Increase (Decrease) in Revenue Due to Increase in Estimated Improvement Costs Related to Real Property Sold
Industrial Building [Member]
Represents activity related to industrial buildings.
Industrial Building(s)
Industrial Building under Construction [Member]
Industrial Building under construction
Represents information pertaining to industrial building under construction
Industrial Development [Member]
Industrial Building under construction
Represents information pertaining to industrial development.
Represents lease agreements for properties including industrial, flex and office space and lease entered into for Florida farm.
Industrial Flex and Office Space Lease and Florida Farm Lease [Member]
Leasing of industrial, flex and office space and the lease of the farm in Florida
Industrial Flex and Office Space Lease [Member]
Griffin Land's leases
Represents lease agreements for properties including industrial, flex and office space.
Inventory and Certain Assets [Member]
Inventory and certain assets
Represents information pertaining to inventory and certain other assets.
Inventory Write Down for Plants Lost Due to Changes in Plant Fertilization Methods
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction in the carrying amount of inventory, attributable to plants which are lost due to changes in plant fertilization methods.
Charge for plants which are lost due to changes in plant fertilization methods
Charge for plants lost due to the collapse from snow load
Inventory Write Down for Plants Lost Due to Collapse from Snow Load
Plants lost due to the collapse from snow load
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction in the carrying amount of inventory, attributable to plants which are lost due to collapse due to snow load.
Inventory Write Down for Plants Lost Due to Plant Disease Issue
Reserve for plants with disease issues
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction in the carrying amount of inventory, attributable to plants which are lost due to plant disease issue.
Inventory Write Down for Unsaleable Inventory and Plants
Charge to increase inventory reserves for plants expected to be sold below cost as seconds
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction in the carrying amount of inventory, attributable to unsalable or saleable only as seconds quality plants.
Investment Owned Shares Sold
Shares of Centaur Media common stock sold
Represents the number of shares of common stock sold.
Shares of common stock sold
Investment Owned Shares Sold Value
Value of shares of Centaur Media common stock sold
Represents the value of shares sold held as investment.
Landscape Nursery [Member]
Landscape nursery
Represents the Landscape Nursery segment of the entity.
Imperial's landscape nursery business
Largest Customer Group [Member]
Group of largest customers
Represents activity related to a group of the entity's largest customers.
Lease Period
Lease period
Represents the period of lease entered into by the entity.
Lease Period During which Purchase Option Available to Lessee
Period during which purchase option is available
Represents the lease period during which a purchase option is available to the lessee.
Undeveloped land in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania
Represents the activity related to undeveloped land in Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania.
Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Land [Member]
Lehigh Valley Tradepost Lower Nazaceth [Member]
Lehigh Valley of Tradepost, Lower Nazaceth
Represents information pertaining to Lehigh Valley of Tradepost Lower Nazaceth.
Length of Fiscal Year
Length of fiscal year
Represents the length of each fiscal year.
Length of Period for Specific Number of Quarters
Length of period for 4 quarters
Represents the length of period for specific number of quarters.
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions
Accrual for uncertain income tax positions
Represents the portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date.
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions Current and Non Current
Accrual for uncertain income tax positions
The current and non-current portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date.
Represents activity related to location eighteen.
Location 18
Location Eighteen Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location eight.
Location 8
Location Eight Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location eleven.
Location 11
Location Eleven Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location fifteen.
Location 15
Location Fifteen Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location five.
Location 5
Location Five Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location four.
Location 4
Location Four Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location fourteen.
Location 14
Location Fourteen Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location nine.
Location 9
Location Nine Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location nineteen.
Location 19
Location Nineteen Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location one.
Location 1
Location One Property [Member]
Represents activity related to multiple locations which include buildings used as collateral for outstanding debt.
Buildings - Locations 15 and 17-23
Location Property Combination One [Member]
Represents activity related to location seven.
Location 7
Location Seven Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location seventeen.
Location 17
Location Seventeen Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location six.
Location 6
Location Six Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location sixteen.
Location 16
Location Sixteen Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location ten.
Location 10
Location Ten Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location thirteen.
Location 13
Location Thirteen Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location three.
Location 3
Location Three Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location twelve.
Location 12
Location Twelve Property [Member]
Location Twenty five Property [Member]
Location 25
Represents activity related to location twenty-five.
Location Twenty four Property [Member]
Location 24
Represents activity related to location twenty-four.
Represents activity related to location twenty-one.
Location 21
Location Twenty one Property [Member]
Represents activity related to location twenty.
Location 20
Location Twenty Property [Member]
Location Twenty six Property [Member]
Location 26
Represents activity related to location twenty-six.
Location Twenty three Property [Member]
Location 23
Represents activity related to location twenty-three.
Location Twenty two Property [Member]
Location 22
Represents activity related to location twenty-two.
Represents activity related to location two.
Location 2
Location Two Property [Member]
Long Term Debt to be Refinanced Amount
Amount to be refinanced
Represents the amount of debt to be refinanced.
Represents information pertaining to industrial building in Lower Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Lower Nazareth Pennsylvania Industrial Building [Member]
Industrial building in Lower Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Lower Nazareth Pennsylvania Land [Member]
Undeveloped land acquisition, Lower Nazareth, PA
Represents activity related to undeveloped land in Lower Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Lower Nazareth Township, PA.
Represents information pertaining to Lower Nazareth Township, PA.
Lower Nazareth Township Pennsylvania [Member]
Minimum Percentage of Difference Required Between Present Values of Future Payments under Existing Loan and Modified Loan
Minimum percentage of difference required between the present values of the future payments under the existing loan and the modified loan
Represents the minimum percentage of difference required between the present value of the future payments under the existing loan and the modified loan to account for such differences as debt extinguishment.
Mortgage Loans
New England Tradeport Windsor E Granby C T [Member]
Represents information pertaining to New England Tradeport, Windsor/E. Granby, CT.
New England Tradeport, Windsor/E. Granby, CT
Nonrecourse Mortgages 5.25 Percent due on 27 January 2020 [Member]
Nonrecourse mortgages: 5.25%, due January 27, 2020
Represents 5.25% nonrecourse mortgages due on January 27, 2020.
Nonrecourse Mortgages 5.73 Percent Due on 1 August, 2015 [Member]
5.73%, due August 1, 2015
Represents 5.73% nonrecourse mortgages due on August 1, 2015.
Nonrecourse Mortgages 6.08 Percent Due on 1 January, 2013 [Member]
Nonrecourse mortgages: 6.08%, due January 1, 2013
Represents 6.08% nonrecourse mortgages due on January 1, 2013.
Nonrecourse Mortgages 6.30 Percent Due on 1 May, 2014 [Member]
6.30%, due May 1, 2014
Represents 6.30% nonrecourse mortgages due on May 1, 2014.
Nonrecourse Mortgages 7.0 Percent Due on 1 October 2017 [Member]
7.0%, due October 2, 2017
Represents the 7.0 percent nonrecourse mortgages due on October 1, 2017.
Nonrecourse Mortgages 7.0 Percent Due on 2 October 2017 [Member]
7.0%, due October 2, 2017
Represents 7.0% nonrecourse mortgages due on October 2, 2017.
Nonrecourse Mortgages 8.13 Percent Due on 1 April, 2016 and Nonrecourse Mortgages 7.0 Percent Due on 2 October, 2017 [Member]
8.13% mortgage due April 1, 2016 and 7.0% mortgage due October 2, 2017
Represents 8.13% nonrecourse mortgages due on April 1, 2016 and 7.0% nonrecourse mortgages due on October 2, 2017.
Represents 8.13% nonrecourse mortgages due on April 1, 2016.
Nonrecourse Mortgages 8.13 Percent Due on 1 April, 2016 [Member]
8.13%, due April 1, 2016
Nonrecourse Mortgages [Member]
Nonrecourse mortgages
Represents debt for which creditor does not have general recourse to the debtor but rather has recourse only to the property used for collateral in the transaction or other specific property.
Nonrecourse Variable Rate Mortgage, Due on 1 August, 2019 [Member]
Variable rate mortgage, due August 1, 2019
Represents nonrecourse variable rate mortgage due on August 1, 2019.
Nonrecourse Variable Rate Mortgage Due on 1 February, 2019 [Member]
Variable rate mortgage, due February 1, 2019
Represents nonrecourse variable rate mortgage due on February 1, 2019.
Variable rate mortgage, due September 1, 2023
Nonrecourse Variable Rate Mortgage, Due on 1 September 2023 [Member]
Represents nonrecourse variable rate mortgage due September 1, 2023.
Variable rate mortgage, due January 27, 2020
Nonrecourse Variable Rate Mortgage, Due on 27 January, 2020 [Member]
Represents nonrecourse variable rate mortgage due January 27, 2020.
Nonrecourse Variable Rate Mortgage Due on 2 October 2017 [Member]
Variable rate mortgage, due October 2, 2017
Represents nonrecourse variable rate mortgage due on October 2, 2017.
Nonvested Options
Stock option awards under equity-based payment compensation that are nonvested.
Nonvested Options [Member]
Number of Acres Sold
Area of land sold.
Number of acres sold
Number of Buildings
Represents the number of buildings.
Number of buildings
Number of Buildings Built
Number of buildings built
Represents the number of buildings built by the entity.
Number of buildings expected to be built
Represents the number of buildings expected to be built by the entity.
Number of Buildings Expected to be Built
Represents the number of interest rate derivatives containing credit risk related contingent features.
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Containing Credit Risk Related Contingent Features
Number of agreements containing credit risk related contingent features
Number of Major Customers
Number of major customers
Represents the number of major customers of the entity.
Number of Multi Story Office Buildings
Number of multi-story office buildings
Represents the number of multi-story office buildings.
Number of Nonrecourse Mortgages Loans
Number of nonrecourse mortgage loans
Represents the number of nonrecourse mortgage loans.
Number of Office Buildings Used as Collateral
Number of collateralized industrial buildings
Represents the number of multi-story office buildings used as collateral for the loan.
Number of Properties Sold
Number of properties sold
Represents the number of properties sold.
Number of Quarters in Specified Length of Period
Number of quarters in 13 weeks period
Represents the number of quarters in specified length of period.
Number of Real Estate Properties to be Developed
Number of industrial buildings to be developed
Represents the number of industrial buildings to be developed on acquired land.
Number of Real Estate Properties with Approvals for Development
Number of industrial buildings with approvals for development
Represents the number of real estate properties with approvals for development.
Number of Real Estate Properties without Current Approvals for Development
Number of industrial buildings with approvals for development
Represents the number of real estate properties without current approvals for development.
Number of subsidiaries
Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Represents number of subsidiaries.
Nursery Farm [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the Nursery Farm.
Nursery Farm
Operating Expenses of Rental Properties
Operating expenses of rental properties
Represents the amount of operating expenses of rental properties.
Operating Leases Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Leases
The entire disclosure for operating leases of the entity. Includes operating leases in which the entity is the lessor as well as operating lease disclosures where the entity is the lessee.
Operating Leases Percentage of Rental Payments Made During Fourth Fifth and Sixth Year of Lease Applied to Purchase Price
Percentage of rental payments made during fourth, fifth and sixth years of lease applied to purchase price
Represents the percentage of any rental payments made by the lessee during the fourth, fifth and sixth years of the lease that will be applied to the purchase price upon exercise of purchase option.
Operating Leases Term
Term of operating lease
Lease term of existing full building tenant
Represents the term of operating lease.
Expiration period of operating loss carryforwards
Represents the expiration period of operating loss carryforwards.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period
Optional Extension Period of Lease
Optional extension period of lease
Represents the optional extension period of lease entered into by the entity.
Other active participants
Represents activity related to other active participants of the plan.
Other Active Participants [Member]
Deferred tax (expense) benefit included in other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Deferred Tax (Expense) Benefits Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Period Increase (Decrease) before Tax Portion Attributable to Parent
Total change in other comprehensive income (loss)
Increase (decrease) in amount before tax of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the parent entity.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Period Increase (Decrease) Net of Tax Portion Attributable to Parent
Total change in other comprehensive income (loss)
Increase (decrease) in net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the parent entity.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Period Increase (Decrease) Tax Portion Attributable to Parent
Total change in other comprehensive income (loss)
Increase (decrease) in tax effect of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the parent entity.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment Included in Net Income before Tax [Abstract]
Reclassifications included in net income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment Included in Net Income Net of Tax [Abstract]
Reclassifications included in net income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment Included in Net Income Tax
Total reclassifications included in net income (loss)
Tax effect of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for unrealized gain (loss) realized upon the sale of available-for-sale securities and of accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges realized in net income.
Reclassifications included in net income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment Included in Net Income Tax [Abstract]
Others [Member]
Other
Represents information pertaining to other real estate property.
Percentage of Total Costs Incurred Related to Sale of Real Estate Property
Percentage of cost incurred on sale of land
Represents the percentage of total cost incurred, related to the sale of real estate property.
Period of Non Competition Restrictions
Period of non-competition restrictions
Represents the period during which non-competition restrictions are applicable.
Period within which Sale of Real Estate Property is Probable and Expected to be Completed as a Condition to Classify Asset as Held For Sale
Period within which sale of property is probable and is expected to be completed
Represents the conditional period defined with a significant accounting policy to classify an asset as held for sale.
Prepaid Real Estate Taxes
Prepaid real estate taxes
Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for real estate taxes that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Pretax Gain from Sale of Real Estate Property Recognized Based on Percentage of Total Costs Incurred Related to Sale
Pretax gain from sale of land recognized
Represents the pretax gain on sale of real estate property recognized based on the percentage of total costs incurred related to sale.
Price of Land Land Improvements and other Operating Assets under Purchase Option Available to Lessee
Price of land, land improvements and other operating assets under option to purchase
Represents the price of land, land improvements and other operating assets under the purchase option available to the lessee.
Price of Portion of Land under Purchase Option Available to Lessee
Price of a portion of land under option to purchase
Represents the price of a portion of land under the purchase option available to the lessee.
Prior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Represents the prior revolving credit facility which was replaced with a new facility.
Prior revolving line of credit
Cash distribution received
Proceeds from Cost Method Investment Dividends or Distributions
Cash dividends or other distributions received from investments accounted for as cost method investments.
Proceeds from Property Sales Deposited in Escrow
Proceeds from property sale deposited in escrow
Proceeds from property sale deposited in escrow account
Represents the proceeds from property sales deposited in escrow during the reporting period.
Proceeds from Property Sales Deposited into Escrow and Returned from Escrow Net
Proceeds from property sales returned from escrow
Represents the proceeds from property sales deposited into and returned from escrow during the reporting period net.
Proceeds from Sale of Cost Method Investments
Proceeds from the sale of investment in Shemin Nurseries Holding Corp.
The cash inflow associated with sale of cost method investments.
Cash proceeds received at closing
Proceeds from sale of nursery inventory
Proceeds from Sale of Inventory
Amount of cash inflow from the sale of nursery inventory.
Proceeds from sales of properties, net of expenses
The cash inflow from the sale of real estate assets that are used in the real estate operations to produce rental revenue or have been held for future development.
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate Assets
Production Nursery [Member]
Connecticut production nursery
Represents information pertaining to production nursery.
Connecticut farm
Promissory Note Receivable Discount Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Represents the discount rate applied to non-interest bearing note receivable.
Represents the number of installments in which the promissory note receivable by the entity will become due.
Promissory Note Receivable Number of Installments
Number of installments in which promissory note will become due
Property and Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment
Represents tangible property and equipment other than real estate investments.
Quincy Florida [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Quincy, FL.
Quincy, FL
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 11.00 to 12.00 [Member]
$11.00-$12.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 11.00 dollars to12.00 dollars.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 23.00 to 28.00 [Member]
$23.00-$28.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 23.00 dollars to 28.00 dollars.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 23.00 to 29.00 [Member]
$23.00-$29.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 23.00 dollars to29.00 dollars.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 33.00 to 30.00 [Member]
$23.00-$30.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 23.00 dollars to30.00 dollars.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 23.00 to 32.00 [Member]
$23.00-$32.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 23.00 dollars to32.00 dollars.
$28.00-$32.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 28.00 dollars to 32.00 dollars.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 28.00 to 32.00 [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 32.00 to 35.00 [Member]
$32.00-$35.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 32.00 dollars to 35.00 dollars.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars32.00 to 39.00 [Member]
$32.00-$39.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 32.00 dollars to39.00 dollars.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 33.00 to 35.00 [Member]
$33.00-$35.00
Represents the range of exercise prices from 33.00 dollars to35.00 dollars.
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Reclassification to Real Estate Held For Sale
Represents the reclassification to real estate held for sale.
Reclassification to real estate held for sale
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation Writeoff of Fully Depreciated Assets
Represents the writeoff of fully depreciated assets.
Writeoff of fully depreciated assets
Real Estate Additions
Represents the amount of increase in real estate investments during the period.
Additions to real estate assets
Changes during the year:
Real Estate Costs Changes [Abstract]
Real Estate Depreciation Expense
Amount of real estate depreciation expense for the period.
Depreciation expense
Additions to reserve charged to costs and expense
Real Estate Depreciation Expense before Adjustments
Amount of pure depreciation expense for the period without adjustments such as write off of assets.
Real Estate Properties Percentage of Revenue and Pretax Gain on Sale of Land Recognized
Percentage of total revenue and pretax gain on sale have been recognized
Represents the percentage of revenue and pretax gain from sale of real estate property recognized based on the percentage of total costs incurred related to sale.
Real Estate Properties Period when Sewer Line Construction is Expected to Start
Period when sewer line construction is expected to start
Represents period when sewer line construction is expected to start.
Real Estate Reclassification to Real Estate Held For Sale
Represents the real estate investments reclassified as held for sale during the period.
Reclassification to real estate held for sale
Real Estate Reserves Changes [Abstract]
Changes during the year:
Rental revenue and property sales
The aggregate revenue from real estate operations during the reporting period, including property sales of the real estate division.
Real Estate Revenue and Sales of Real Estate
Real Estate Write-off of Fully Depreciated Assets
Represents the writeoff of fully depreciated real estate assets during the period.
Writeoff of fully depreciated assets
Residential Development [Member]
Residential Development
Represents information pertaining to the residential development.
Restaurant Building [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Restaurant Building.
Restaurant Building
Retainage, Current
Retainage
Represents amount of retainage obligations due by the reporting entity that are payable within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer.
Retirees [Member]
Retirees
Represents activity related to retired employees of entity.
Represents the revenue from modification in agreement related to the sale of real estate property.
Revenue from Modification in Agreement Related to Real Property Sold
Revenue from an amended agreement related to land sale
Revenues Net [Member]
Net sales
Aggregate revenues, net, during the period in the normal course of business, after deducting returns, allowances and discounts, when it serves as a benchmark in a concentration of risk calculation.
Revolving Credit Agreement Disclosure [Text Block]
Revolving Credit Agreement
Represents the entire disclosure for information about revolving credit agreement.
Revolving line of credit
Represents activity related to the 2011 Credit Line. An arrangement in which loan proceeds can continuously be obtained following repayments, but the total amount borrowed cannot exceed a specified maximum amount.
Revolving Credit Facility 2011 Credit Line [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility with Doral Bank [Member]
Doral Credit Line
Represents information pertaining to the revolving credit line entered into with Doral Bank.
Revolving Credit Facility with Webster Bank [Member]
Webster Credit Line
Represents information pertaining to the revolving credit line entered into with Webster Bank.
Risks and Uncertainties Policy [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties
Disclosure of accounting policy for risks and uncertainties.
Sale price
Represents the sale price of land.
Sale Price of Land
This element represents the aggregate revenue from landscape nursery operations and rental revenue of nursery property to another nursery company, during the reporting period.
Sales Revenue, Goods, Landscape Nursery and Other, Net
Landscape nursery net sales and other revenue
Schedule of amortization expense of intangible assets
Tabular disclosure of the aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization during the period.
Schedule of Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amortization expense relating to capital leases.
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amortization expense relating to capital leases
Schedule of Deferred Taxes Asset and Liabilities Included in Balance Sheets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of deferred income taxes included in asset and liability in the balance sheet.
Schedule of deferred income taxes in consolidated balance sheets
Tabular disclosure of deferred tax expense benefit included in other comprehensive income (loss).
Schedule of Deferred Tax Expense Benefit Included in Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table Text Block]
Schedule of other comprehensive (loss) income includes deferred tax (expense) benefit
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities of Imperial's growing operation, reflected as a discontinued operation
Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, assets and liabilities.
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Summary of impact of discontinued operations on cash flows
Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to the cash flow statement of a discontinued operation.
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Pretax Loss from Sale of Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of pretax loss from the Imperial Sale
Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, pretax loss from the sale of assets.
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Revenue and Pretax Loss [Table Text Block]
Schedule of revenue and pretax loss from Imperial's growing operations, reflected as a discontinued operation in entity's consolidated statements of operations
Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, revenue and pretax loss.
Schedule of Interest Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of interest payments
Tabular disclosure of the interest payments.
Schedule of Real Estate Depreciation and Capitalized Interest Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of total depreciation expense and capitalized interest related to real estate assets, net
Tabular disclosure of the depreciation and capitalized interest related to real estate assets.
Schedule of Rental Revenue, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of rental revenue from Imperial's Florida farm
Tabular disclosure of rental revenue for reportable segments.
Tabular disclosure of capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization by reportable segment.
Schedule of Segment Capital Expenditures Depreciation and Amortization [Table Text Block]
Schedule of capital expenditures depreciation and amortization
Schedule of Share Based Compensation, Nonvested Stock Options, Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Summary of activity under the Griffin Stock Option Plan of the nonvested stock options
Tabular disclosure of the change in nonvested stock options.
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Options Holders [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of options holders at the reporting period.
Schedule of option holders
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares, Authorized under Nonvested Stock Option Plans by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Schedule of nonvested options by range of exercise prices
Tabular disclosure of nonvested options exercise prices by grouped ranges, including the upper and lower limits of the price range, the number of shares under option, weighted average exercise price and remaining contractual option terms.
Schedule of vested options by range of exercise prices
Tabular disclosure of vested options exercise prices by grouped ranges, including the upper and lower limits of the price range, the number of shares under option, weighted average exercise price and remaining contractual option terms.
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares, Authorized under Vested Stock Option Plans by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Vested Stock Options Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Summary of activity under the Griffin Stock Option Plan of the vested stock options
Tabular disclosure of the change in vested stock options.
Schedule of Stock Options Granted to Individuals by Category of Individuals [Table Text Block]
Schedule of options granted under 2009 Stock Option Plan to non-employee directors either upon their initial election or their reelection to Board of Directors and to employees
Tabular disclosure of the stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan to non-employee directors upon their re-election to board of directors and to employees.
Expiration term
The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based award expires.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Expiration Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Forfeiture Rates
Represents the forfeiture rates that is used in valuing an option on own shares.
Forfeiture rates (as a percent)
Number of shares available for issuance under prior plans included in total shares authorized
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized from Prior Plan
Represents the number of shares authorized from the prior share-based plans of the entity.
Vested (in shares)
Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award Options, Vested in Period
Vested (in shares)
The number of stock options that vested during the reporting period.
Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award Options, Vested in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested (in dollars per share)
Weighted average price at which grantees of options that vested during the period can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded.
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Award Status and Plan Name [Domain]
Equity-based compensation award status.
Number of option holders
The number of option holders as at the end of the reporting period.
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Number of Option Holders
Shemin Nurseries Holding Corp [Member]
SNHC
Represents activity related to Shemin Nurseries Holding Corp.
Represents information pertaining to Simsbury, CT.
Simsbury CT [Member]
Simsbury, CT
Simsbury Residential Development [Member]
Represents activity related to the proposed residential development in Simsbury.
Town of Simsbury
Smaller Structures and Building Improvements [Member]
Smaller structures and building improvements
Represents information pertaining to smaller structures and building improvements.
2009 Stock Option Plan
Represents activity related to the 2009 Stock Option Plan.
Stock Option Plan 2009 [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Taxable Income Required to Utilize Operating Loss Carryforwards
Taxable income required to utilize net operating loss carryforwards
Represents the taxable income required to utilize operating loss carryforwards before they would expire.
Total cash proceeds from sale of investment
Represents the total cash inflow associated with the sale of cost method investments.
Total Proceeds from Sale of Cost Method Investments
Trading Securities Other Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments
Represents gain (loss) recognized during the period from trading securities other than dividends and interest, realized gains or losses on sale and unrealized holding gains or losses.
Income (loss) on equity investments
Treasury Stock Policy [Text Block]
Treasury Stock
Disclosure of accounting policy for treasury stock.
Undeveloped Land [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the undeveloped land.
Undeveloped Land
Undeveloped Portion [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the undeveloped portion.
Undeveloped portion
Cumulative gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to stock options exercised as of the balance sheet date.
Unrecognized tax benefit
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Stock Options Exercised
Stock option awards under equity-based payment compensation that are vested and nonvested.
Vested and Nonvested Options [Member]
Vested and Nonvested Options
Stock option awards under equity-based payment compensation that are vested.
Vested Options [Member]
Vested Options
Represents Windsor city and East Granby town.
Windsor and East Granby [Member]
Tradeport Undeveloped land sale
Windsor [Member]
Windsor undeveloped land sale
Represents information pertaining to the Windsor city.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Trade payables
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $134 and $128
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Liabilities recorded related to environmental assessments of entity's land holdings
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Actuarial gain on postretirement benefit plan
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated depreciation
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in Centaur Media
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at the end of the period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at the beginning of the period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Intangible Assets
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Exercise of employee stock options, reversal of tax benefit on forfeited stock options
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Adjustments to reconcile (loss) income from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Prepaid rent
Advance Rent
Net compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Compensation expense
Accounts receivable, allowance (in dollars)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Uncollectible accounts - trade
Allowance for Trade Receivables [Member]
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Total recognized in net periodic benefit (income) expense and other comprehensive loss
Amount Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options excluded due to anti-dilutive effect
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Number of acres purchased
Number of acres sold
Area of land for sale (in acres)
Area of Land
Area, square feet
Area of collateralized properties (in square feet)
Area of Real Estate Property
Purchase obligations for construction of Griffin Land, square feet
Impairment losses
Asset Impairment Charges
Impairment of Investments in Long Lived Assets
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Identifiable assets
Total assets
Assets
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Inventory fair value adjustment
Assets, Fair Value Adjustment
Held for Sale
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Held for lease
Assets
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
Assets of discontinued operation
Assets:
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Marketable equity securities
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities
Investment in Centaur Media
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Increase (decrease) in value of available-for-sale securities: Investment in Centaur Media Plc
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) before Taxes
Gain on sale of common stock in Centaur Media plc
Gain on sale of common stock in Centaur Media plc
Pre-Tax Gain on sale of common stock in Centaur Media plc
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Available for sale securities - Investment in Centaur Media plc
Fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
Award Type [Axis]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Acquisition costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other information
Business Combination, Description [Abstract]
Gain on Insurance Recoveries
Business Insurance Recoveries [Text Block]
Business Interruption Loss [Axis]
Business Interruption Loss [Domain]
Insurance recoveries
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Land properties
Capital leases, gross
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Current portion of present value of minimum lease payments
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Capital lease obligation incurred
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Capital leases, net
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Less: amounts representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Present value of minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Future minimum lease payments under capital leases and the present value of such payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Amortization expense
Capital Leases, Income Statement, Amortization Expense
Accumulated amortization
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Capital leases
Capital Leases of Lessee [Abstract]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash flow hedges
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operation
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Treasury Stock
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividends declared, per share (in dollars per share)
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 5,534,687 shares issued and 5,146,366 shares outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Retirement Benefits
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Income tax benefit (expense) on continuing operations
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Total comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Computers
Computer Equipment [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentrations
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentrations risk (as a percent)
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Nursery bed construction
Construction in Progress [Member]
Accrued construction costs
Construction Payable, Current
General corporate
Corporate Segment [Member]
Carrying value of investment
Cost Method Investments
Gain on sale of investment in Shemin Nurseries Holding Corp.
Pre Tax Gain on sale of investment
Gain on sale of investment in Shemin Nurseries Holding Corp.
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gain (Loss)
Costs related to property sales
Cost of Real Estate Sales
Total expenses
Costs and Expenses
Current federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current state and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Customer concentration risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Total
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Mortgage Loans.
Interest rate added to the base rate (as a percent)
Variable interest rate margin (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Basis of interest rate
Variable interest rate base
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Borrowings by subsidiary
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit agreement
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Term of debt
Debt Instrument, Term
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Expense for employer matching benefit to the Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense
Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Retirement Benefits
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Liability under Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Deferred federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred tax liabilities
Liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred revenue that will be recognized as the construction of roadways connecting the land with existing town roads is completed
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue that will be recognized as the construction of roadways connecting the land with existing town roads
Deferred revenue
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Revenue recognized on completion of sewer line construction
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred state and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Charitable contributions
Deferred Tax Assets, Charitable Contribution Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Deferred revenue
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Cash flow hedges
Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions
Inventories
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Net total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred income taxes
Total
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Net deferred tax asset
Total
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Net deferred tax assets
Asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets, current
Asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Deferred tax assets, noncurrent
Asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Federal net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
State net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Retirement benefit plans
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Non-qualified stock options
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Conditional asset retirement obligations
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Asset Retirement Obligations
Investment in Centaur Media plc
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Deferred income taxes
Liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Prepaid insurance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Amortization of actuarial gain
Amortization of actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive loss:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Estimated net actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year
Health care cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Discount rate used to compute accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Discount rates used to compute net periodic benefit expense (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Benefit obligation at end of year
Benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Change in benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Effects of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Effect of one-percentage-point decrease on postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of one-percentage-point decrease on total of service and interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of one-percentage-point increase on postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of one-percentage-point increase on total of service and interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Future benefit payment expected to be paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2019-2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Assumed health care cost trend utilized for next year (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Interest cost
Interest
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Total income
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Components of postretirement benefits expense (income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Ultimate assumed rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
401(k) Savings Plan
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Contributions to the Griffin Savings Plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Employer matching contribution as a percentage of base salary
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Effectively fixed interest rate
Fixed interest rate for the final nine years of the loan pursuant to interest rate swap agreement (as a percent)
Interest rate (as a percent)
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Non-employee directors
Director [Member]
Pretax loss from the sale of assets
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Gain on sale of warehouse building, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Loss from discontinued operation
Discontinued Operation
Income tax expense (benefits) from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Accounts receivable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Assets and liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
At beginning of period
At end of period
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Inventories
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory
Pretax loss
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Other
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets
Severance and other expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Rental revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Rental Income
Net sales and other revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Revenue and the pretax loss
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Cash Dividend
Dividends [Abstract]
Dividends declared $0.20, $0.20 and $0.40 per share for the year ended 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividend payable included in accrued liabilities
Dividends Payable, Current
Dividend payable
Dividend payable
Dividends Payable
Per Share Results
Per share results:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic net (loss) income per common share (in dollars per share)
Basic net (loss) income per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic net (loss) income per common share:
Basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Diluted net (loss) income per common share (in dollars per share)
Diluted net (loss) income per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted net (loss) income per common share:
Diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Accrued salaries, wages and other compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Related tax benefit - continuing operations
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Environmental Matters
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimated remediation costs related to Imperial's Connecticut farm
Environmental Exit Costs, Assets Previously Disposed, Liability for Remediation
Environmental Matters
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Equity Component [Domain]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Gain on Insurance Recoveries
Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Carrying and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Schedule of carrying and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Recurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Financial assets:
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Financial liabilities:
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Estimated amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Pretax gain on land sale
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Gain on sale of property
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties
Gain on insurance recovery
Gain on insurance recoveries
Gain on insurance recoveries
Gain on Business Interruption Insurance Recovery
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on debt extinguishment
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Gross profit
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Impairment of Investments in Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
(Loss) income from continuing operations
(Loss) income from continuing operations for computation of basic and diluted per share results, net of tax
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
(Loss) income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
(Loss) income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Total (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Loss from discontinued operations for computation of basic and diluted per share results, net of tax
(Loss) income from discontinued operation, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
(Loss) income from discontinued operation, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
(Loss) income from discontinued operation, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
(Income) loss from equity investment
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Discontinued operation
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract]
Income tax benefit (provision)
Income tax benefit
Total income tax (provision) benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Differences between income tax benefits at the United States statutory income tax rates and the actual income tax benefits on continuing operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Effect on income tax benefit for valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Tax (provision) benefit at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Permanent items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount
State and local taxes, including valuation allowance, net of federal tax effect
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Income Taxes
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to additions to real estate held for sale or lease
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Income taxes receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Other noncurrent assets and noncurrent liabilities, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other assets
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (decrease) in noncurrent liabilities to recognize changes in funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan
Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Postretirement Obligations
Proceeds from property sales returned from escrow
Proceeds from property sale deposited in escrow account
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of Griffin stock options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Industrial building
Industrial Property [Member]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividend income
Interest and Dividend Income, Securities, Operating, Available-for-sale
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest on nonrecourse mortgage loans
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest payments
Interest Paid
Interest paid
Interest Paid [Abstract]
Interest capitalized included in interest payments
Interest Paid, Capitalized
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Net fair values of interest rate swap agreements included in other assets
Interest rate swap asset
Interest rate swap
Net fair values of interest rate swap agreements included in other assets and liabilities
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Loss expected to be reclassified over next twelve months from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Interest rate swap liabilities
Interest rate swaps
Net fair values of interest rate swap agreements included in other liabilities
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]
Interest rate swap agreement
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Inventories
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Nursery stock
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Inventories, net
Inventories, net (2013 subject to bulk sale, see Notes 2 and 4)
Inventory, at cost
Inventory, Net
Inventory not expected to be sold
Inventory, Noncurrent
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Materials and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Inventories
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Inventory charge included in cost of landscape nursery sales
Inventory Write-down
Inventory charge recorded based on the terms of the Imperial sale
Interest and dividend income from investments
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Total investment income
Investment Income, Net
Investment income
Investment Income, Nonoperating
Schedule of investment income
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
Shares of common stock held in Centaur Media
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investments
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Land Improvements
Land Improvements
Land improvements
Land Improvements [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Revenue from sale of land
Land Sales
Property sales revenue from the Windsor Land Sale
Tenant improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
In-place leases and associated tenant relationships
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Operating Leases
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Liabilities of discontinued operation
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
Liabilities:
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Agreement
Borrowings under credit line
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Maximum borrowing capacity
Buildings included as collateral for a revolving line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Mortgage loans
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Less: current portion
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Annual principal payment requirements under the terms of the nonrecourse mortgage loans
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Mortgage debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Debt disclosures
Long-term Debt, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value of fixed rate mortgages
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount
Variable interest rate percentage, option
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Mortgage Loans
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Money market funds invested in U.S. Treasury obligations
Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value
Mortgage loans
Total nonrecourse mortgages
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate [Domain]
Mortgage Loans
Mortgage Notes Payable Disclosure [Text Block]
Reserves:
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Customer [Domain]
Net impact of discontinued operation
Increase (decrease) in cash of discontinued operation
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net income
Net (loss) income
Net (loss) income
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Note receivable
Financing Receivable, Net
Number of interest rate derivatives held
Number of interest rate swap derivatives
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Number of operations
Number of Operating Segments
Office building(s)
Office Building [Member]
Operating expenses of rental properties
Operating Expenses
Operating loss
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Leases
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating leases of lessee, future minimum rental payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Operating leases of lessor, future minimum rentals to be received
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
Later years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Rental revenue
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards
Income Taxes
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Segments [Member]
Industry segment
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other assets
Other Assets
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Increase (decrease) in fair value of Centaur Media plc
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Mark to market adjustments on Centaur Media plc
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Actuarial (loss) gain on postretirement benefits program
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost for other postretirement benefits
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost for other postretirement benefits, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Increase (decrease) in other comprehensive income to recognize changes in funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Actuarial gain (loss) on postretirement benefits program
Actuarial gain (loss) on postretirement benefits program
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Measurement of the funded status of the defined postretirement plan
Actuarial (loss) gain on postretirement benefits program
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Recognized net gains (losses) (included in other comprehensive loss), before taxes, on interest rate swap agreements
Decrease in fair value adjustment on Griffin's cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Fair value adjustment of Griffin's cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Increase in fair value of Centaur Media due to exchange gain
Mark to market adjustment on Centaur Media for an increase (decrease) in the foreign currency exchange rate
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Mark to market adjustment on Centaur Media for an increase (decrease) in the foreign currency exchange rate
Mark to market adjustment on Centaur Media for an increase (decrease) in the foreign currency exchange rate
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Pre-Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Pre-Tax Increase (Decrease) Other Comprehensive Loss
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Net activity for other comprehensive loss
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net-of-Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Actuarial gain (loss) on postretirement benefits program
Realized gain on sale of Centaur Media (gain on sale)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax
Realized gain on sale of Centaur Media (gain on sale)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Realized gain on sale of Centaur Media (gain on sale)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Loss on cash flow hedges (interest expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Loss on cash flow hedges (interest expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Loss on cash flow hedges (interest expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Tax (Expense) Benefit, Other Comprehensive Loss
Tax (Expense) Benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
(Decrease) increase in fair value adjustment on Griffin's cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges
Other comprehensive income (loss) from cash flow hedging transactions, net of tax
(Decrease) increase in fair value adjustments on Griffin's cash flow hedges
(Decrease) increase in fair value adjustments on Griffin's cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Mark to market adjustment on Centaur Media for an increase in fair value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax
Mark to market adjustment on Centaur Media for an increase in fair value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Mark to market adjustment on Centaur Media for an increase in fair value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Liability for postretirement benefit
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other revenue
Other Real Estate Revenue
Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Axis]
Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Domain]
Deposit for purchase of real estate assets
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Debt modification costs
Amount paid for the loan modification
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs
Dividends paid to stockholders
Cash dividend paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Additions to real estate assets
Payments to Acquire and Develop Real Estate
Building acquisition
Payments to Acquire Buildings
Investment in Novalis LLC
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Cash paid
Payments to Acquire Commercial Real Estate
Acquired intangible assets, fair value
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchase price allocation
Payments to Acquire Real Estate [Abstract]
Purchase price payable in cash
Real estate held for lease, fair value
Payments to Acquire Real Estate Held-for-investment
Retirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Liability for postretirement benefits
Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Nonpension Benefits, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Aggregate book value of land and buildings pledged as collateral
Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Real Estate
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Proceeds from the sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Cash
Income tax refund received
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Proceeds from insurance claim
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from sales of trading securities - short-term investments
Proceeds from (Payments for) Trading Securities, Short-term
Proceeds from the sale of common stock in Centaur Media plc
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from sale of shares
Proceeds from sale of undeveloped land
Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-investment
Cash received on sale of land
Exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Impairment costs included in costs of landscape nursery sales
Production Related Impairments or Charges
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Estimated Useful Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Operating Leases
Rental revenue
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Provision for bad debts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Purchase obligations
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Real Estate Assets
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation
Cost of sales
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Real Estate Sold
Encumbrances
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, by Property [Table]
Bldg. & Bldg. Improvements
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements
Land
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land
Development Cost
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Carrying Costs
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Improvements
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements
Name of Property [Axis]
Schedule III-Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Schedule III-Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]
Initial Cost
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost [Abstract]
Bldg. & Improve.
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements
Land
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land
Estimated Useful Lives
Depr. Life
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Life Used for Depreciation
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Name of Property [Domain]
Sales
Real Estate Assets Held for Development and Sale [Abstract]
Real Estate Assets
Real Estate Companies Disclosures [Abstract]
Cost of sales
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Cost of Real Estate Sold
Real Estate Assets
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross
Real estate held for sale
Real Estate Held-for-sale
Accumulated depreciation
Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation
Real estate assets, gross
Total
Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost
Gross Amount at the end of the period
Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost [Abstract]
Real estate assets, net
Real estate assets at cost, net of accumulated depreciation
Real Estate Investment Property, Net
Real estate
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate Assets
Real Estate, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Real estate assets
Commitments and Contingencies
Real estate disposals
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Rental revenue
Real Estate Revenue, Net
Total reclassifications included in net income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Amounts reclassified
Reclassifications included in net (loss) income
Total reclassifications included in net income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Schedule of identifiable assets
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Cost
SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]
Reserve
SEC Schedule III, Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]
Schedule of revenue from the continuing operations of real estate segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Table]
Payments of debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Revenue and Gain Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total revenue
Total net sales and other revenue
Net sales and other revenue
Total revenue
Revenues
Risks and uncertainties
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Revenue from property sales
Property sales revenue
Sales of Real Estate
Estimated total
Scenario forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Approvals for development
Scenario, Plan [Member]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Schedule of accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of liability for postretirement benefits
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of cost, unrealized gain and fair value of Griffin's investment in Centaur Media
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Insurance Recoveries [Table]
Schedule of assets subject to capital leases, with Griffin as lessee, that are included in machinery and equipment
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of change in benefit obligation
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of compensation expense and related tax benefits for stock options
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of income tax (provision) benefit in continuing operations
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Investments
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Table]
Schedule of mortgage loans
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Table]
Schedule of significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of rental revenue and operating profit from the Manchester warehouse
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of operating results reflected as a discontinued operation in Griffin's consolidated statements of operations
Schedule of basic and diluted per share results
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of basic and diluted per share results
Schedule of differences between the income tax benefit at the United States statutory income tax rates and the actual income tax benefit on continuing operations
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effect of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of benefit payments, which reflect expected future service expected to be paid
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated amortization expense of intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets are included in other assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum lease payments under capital leases and the present value of such payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum rental payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of postretirement benefits (income) expense
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of future minimum rentals, including tenant reimbursements, to be received under noncancelable leases
Schedule of Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Table Text Block]
Summary of quarterly financial data
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Schedule of real estate assets
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of net sales and operating profit/loss included in continuing operations
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of options by range of exercise prices
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Summary of the activity under the Griffin Stock Option Plan
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assumptions used in determining fair values of each option
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options that will be recognized during future periods
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Industry Segment Information
Industry Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Industry segment information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue
Business Segments
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]
Compensation expense for stock options
Other Disclosures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Assumptions used in determining the fair value of the stock options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Annual dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Payments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Annual dividend yield (as a percent)
Expected option term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Range of risk free interest rate (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Griffin Stock Option Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Other Disclosures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Stock options granted (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Fair values of stock options granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Activity under the Griffin Stock Option Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Total grant date fair value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Equity Award [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Griffin Stock Option Plan
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise prices, low end of range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Outstanding at ending of the year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Avg. Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercise prices, high end of range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Operating Activities [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Total stockholders' equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Exercise of employee stock options, net of reversal of tax benefit on forfeited stock options (in shares)
Exercised (in shares)
Stock options that may be exercised as stock appreciation rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of employee stock options, net of reversal of tax benefit on forfeited stock options of $38
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Number of shares of entity's common stock received as consideration for the exercise of employee stock options
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Subsequent events
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent events
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Imperial Nurseries, Inc.
Subsidiaries [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Tenant Improvements
Tenant Improvements
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury stock received in connection with exercise of stock options (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock, at cost, 388,321 shares
Treasury Stock, Value
Increase in treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
(Loss)/gain on swap agreements
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Balance at Beginning of Year
Balance at End of Year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to Cost and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Charged to Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions From Reserves
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Vehicle
Vehicles [Member]
Manchester, Connecticut warehouse
Warehouse [Member]
Adjusted weighted average shares for computation of diluted per share results
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding for computation of basic per share results
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Deferred costs related to the existing loan with First Niagara Bank
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Amendment Description
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Period End Date
Document Type
Entity by Location [Axis]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity [Domain]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Legal Entity [Axis]
Location [Domain]
Notional principal amount of interest rate swap agreement
Derivative, Notional Amount
Investment Issuer [Axis]
Investment Issuer [Domain]
Accretion of discount on note receivable
Amount recognized for the passage of time of the discount on the note or receivable which is deducted from the face amount of the receivable or loan.
Accretion Expense From Receivable With Imputed Interest Discount