Monthly Archives for October 2010
Plant branding, go big or stay small?
Great article on plant branding by Sarah Martinez at Garden Center Magazine. Came upon some quotes I had made in the past. Do I still stand by what was said? Yes, especially about national plant brands. When they first came … 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
We’re looking for crazy ideas and people here
As we watch our governments flail about trying to govern, we the people take care of business. It’s like minded people gathering together that will make a difference in the future. Sure it’s important to vote and have your say, … Continue reading
Deja vu! Hines Nurseries file Ch.11 bankruptcy, again.
I checked the date a couple of times to make sure I wasn’t reading a report from December ’08. It does say, October 7, 2010. According to Oregonlive.com Hines Nurseries will lay off “96 workers as early as Monday because … Continue reading
Weeks Roses and Iseli Nursery’s parent company in chapter 11 bankruptcy
Looks like the trickle down effect of the Jackson and Perkins Bankruptcy has drug the buyers of that company down with them. According to Today’s Garden Center, both Weeks Roses and Iseli Nursery have declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Weeks roses … Continue reading
