Monthly Archives for July 2008
Hines Nurseries Bankrupt?
RogerODoger comments ” Well, the days are now numbered, we have heard that Hines will be selling or fileing BK in a week or less.” I don’t like to spread rumors but Roger has been informing us of Hines problems … Continue reading
Yes, I Twitter
I held out as long as I could but I have finally given into Twitter. You’ll see a section on the right hand side bar of this blog entitled Twitter Updates. I don’t know how long I’ll keep doing it … Continue reading
Big opportunity for “real” green businesses
We had talked earlier, actually July 11th, about green issues and whether the public would tire of the constant onslaught of “green claims”. According to this article, Cooling off on dubious eco-friendly claims in the New York Times, advertisers are … Continue reading
Gardening Tribes
Just read the latest post from Billy at Garden Wise Guy. He talks about AllTop a site put together by Guy Kawasaki who is one of the top bloggers in the world. It is made up of “’all the top’ … Continue reading
On being different
Here is my final take, (for now) on the interesting issue of plant guarantees. Most nursery owners say it’s a small issue in their business. Quality is great, service is good, our customers are happy, why offer a plant guarantee? … Continue reading
How much do we trust our customers?
The last post on “Lifetime Guarantee†elicited the response that we expected. The reasons not to offer it are clear and time tested. The reason’s to offer it are not. That’s why I thought it’s time to broach the subject. … Continue reading
The lifetime guarantee
Do you offer a guarantee? One year, two years, etc. Does the customer have to meet certain criteria to avail themselves of the discount? “Use our plating mix and starter food to receive a guarantee.” Or 100% 6 months, 50% … Continue reading
Will people tire of “green” issues?
Will people soon tire of all the talk about green issues. This article at “Project Green Industry” would seem to indicate that they might. I think what people will tire of is false claims of being green. Ikea, the Swedish … Continue reading
Our new blog
“Gardening with The Blogging Nurseryman” is The Golden Gecko’s new blog. This blog as become my way of participating in the great conversations going on about the business of horticulture. It was originally designed as a way to talk to … Continue reading
When the organic movement started…
Where do you find young people discussing “pollinating in the greenhouseâ€, “the effect of planting date on the productivity of telegraph type cucumbersâ€, “compost tea in plant growing systemsâ€, and “early crop production in unheated ‘poly tunnels’â€? I’ll give you … Continue reading
