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Hines Nursery for Sale
This could be the end of a long saga. After years of discussing Hines Nurseries, and their problems at this blog it looks like the once powerhouse of a nursery is done. According to Grower Talks, “Bids for the business … Continue reading
Hines Nursery finally done?
A comment from a reader today. “Well the end must be getting closer. Hines is shutting down the Somis operation they bought from Bordier’s just 8 months ago and have let go of most of their production staffs. Just found … Continue reading
The great vegetable boom of 2008 and 2009 is over
An interesting article in The L.A. Times today. Titled, “After two years of eco-living what works and what doesn’t”. Written by Susan Carpenter she tells the story of “transforming my humble California bungalow into a test case for sustainable living … Continue reading
Addressing the 500lb gorilla
Those of us in the retail nursery trade in California will have to face the 500lb. gorilla that has been hanging out in the corner of the room for the last last 20 years or so. This November California we … Continue reading
Where is the passion?
Interesting comment at my post on “The Slow Decline of the CANGC” California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers.” The commenter, who’s is from one of California’s “biggest and best known nurseries,” lists the reasons why they feel The Association … Continue reading
Some food for thought
Great comment by Sid Raisch concerning my post on “The Romance of the Small, Independent Business.” Here is part of what he said, “The real problem here is that the vast majority of independent shops are very poorly run. The … Continue reading
The slow decline of the CANGC
Interesting turn of events for the CANGC (California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers). This organization has been around 100 years! Never the less the tough economic times has forced the organization to fall under the umbrella of The California … Continue reading
Old Kim, your not alone
Got a comment a couple of posts ago from a regular contributor and nursery person by the name of Old Kim. Here is the comment.  ”Driving up past Oregon’s Hines growing operation in Cornelius for the past 5 years going … Continue reading
Lawn culture in a desert climate
According to The Los Angeles Times, the new lawn at the LAPD headquarters has been installed. As the paper mention’s, “Just after the new 10-story building and its landscaping were dedicated last fall, trucks and cranes rolled in to erect … Continue reading
Embracing change
The interest in gardening has never been more intense, yet we see more and more wholesale and retail nurseries closing. What’s up? I don’t think the interest in gardening overall is growing, just certain aspects or gardening. Our sales this … Continue reading
