Monthly Archives for January 2009
Smith and Hawken’s future decided on Feb.3rd?
Received a comment from Marc who say’s he is an employee of Smith and Hawken. He say’s, “on Feb 3 2009 there is a VERY important meeting regarding Mr Farrah’s analysis of Smith & Hawken.” According to Marc, “if given … Continue reading
Some reasons to be upbeat
I am excited about the opportunities that exist for small garden centers in the upcoming year. A couple of things have happened over the last few months that give me reason to be upbeat. First is the economic problems that … Continue reading
Over 220 members, and growing.
In the past the only way to meet your fellow nursery people was through the local chapter of the association of nurserymen. We have the California Association of Nurserymen, or now called “California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers.There is … Continue reading
Early indicators?
We have had fantastic weather over the last few weeks. With temperatures in the mid 70s F you couldn’t ask for a nicer mid-January. Of course every time I would comment on the beautiful weather the response would be,” but … Continue reading
Rural California faces expensive new law
I received a letter from the California Farm Bureau concerning an upcoming law. According to The Bureau, “The State Water Resources Control Board is calling them Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, which basically is just a fancy way of saying septic … Continue reading
The future of garden reporting
Two post that touch on the same topic. The first from Amy at Garden Rant about the Seattle Post shuttering it’s doors. Amy say’s, “The Seattle Post-Intelligencer will be sold or shut down in 60 days. Those of you who … Continue reading
Big news in a small world
I wanted to comment again on the Bordier’s Bankruptcy. I agree with Doug Green that most gardening enthusiast don’t have an interest in whether Bordier’s or any other wholesale nursery closes. I also agree that, “The trade press might find … Continue reading
Where is the horticultural media on this?
Maybe there is just so much news out there to bother with this. Bordier’s Nursery, a $27 million year operation with over 600 employees filed for bankruptcy. They listed over $50 million in debts. This is big news, yet when … Continue reading
Welcome to the recalibration
I love this blog post from Tom Peters. It’s titled, “This is not a recession…think of it as a recalibration.” It perfectly summarizes how I feel about our economic concerns. Tom say’s, “everything is different now”. How true. We in … Continue reading
Millennials want to meet you
This is interesting, and I feel good news for garden centers. The nursery business is fixated on what generation x and y are up to. Well this seems like it might translate over to the garden businesses. This was listed … Continue reading
