Monthly Archives for June 2007
Out with the old.
Looking at the inside of the store I realize we have just too many different items for sale. In an attempt to please as many people as possible we bring in various products to sell. Somebody wants to know if … Continue reading
Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony
The Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Historical site is right next to the school my kids went to. I pass by this spot on my way to work. The Colony was the first group of Japanese to arrive and settle … Continue reading
Flora Grubb Gardens, San Francisco
Monica and I headed down to San Francisco Monday to check things out. I wanted to stop and visit a new garden center I had read about in Garden Design Magazine. Flora Grub Gardens is located just off 3rd St. … Continue reading
On the way to work.
Couldn’t pass this up. Coloma is half way on my 12 mile commute and these modern day iron horses were parked in front of the Coloma post office which dates from the 1850′s. This area is hugely popular with the … Continue reading
Mulch, what is it?
There seems to be some confusion as to what the word mulch means. Over at Garden Rant that point was made clear at the post about Billy Goodnick. There was a mis-understanding about weather Billy recommended soil amendments for the … Continue reading
On the way to the nursery
We have one of the more interesting commutes from home to work. In the 12 miles we pass through one of the most historical and beautiful regions in California. I have decided to take a photo of my trip everyday … Continue reading
On the Lookout for Innovative Garden Centers
We are always on the lookout for garden centers or nurseries that are trying different ways to do business. I am much more interested in a small nursery that chooses to create a new market or idea than a multi-million … Continue reading
The Power of Yes!
Michael commented on my last post about the warning at a garden center blog. He said by putting “this blog is intended to be for garden-related topics only, so please do not post any offensive, adult-content or commercial posts. Your … Continue reading
Keep it clean folks.
We are seeing more and more garden center blogs popping up. One new blog by a garden center mentions “this blog is intended to be for garden-related topics only, so please do not post any offensive, adult-content or commercial posts. … Continue reading
Trying to stay focused.
I am convinced more than ever that to succeed nowadays in the garden center business you have to stand out and offer a one of a kind experience. No longer do people line up at the cash registers on Saturdays … Continue reading
