Monthly Archives for November 2010
Can you feel the excitment of Small Business Saturday? Me neither.
So today, November 27th is Small Business Saturday, put on by your friends at American Express (the same folks that cut small business credit lines, and canceled accounts last year when we needed it the most). According to their Facebook … Continue reading
Facebook Fan Page or stand alone web site?
Great article by Guy Kawasaki on whether small businesses even need a stand alone web site. He say’s in many cases a Facebook Fan page is easier to work with, and just as effective. I agree. Most important is to … Continue reading
Connect with other horticultural professionals
Our LinkedIn group, “Garden Centers, Nurseries, and New Media” just passed the 1000 member mark! Over 1000 people with horticulture on their minds, all in one spot. If you would like to learn more, or join, go here. Here is … 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
An unforeseen side of plant branding?
Our last post concerned branded containers, and how they are being used by smaller growers in their production. Smaller growers recycle all sorts of containers. Proven winners, Monrovia, Flower Carpet, and other branded containers are re-planted with shrubs, perennials, and … Continue reading
Comments welcome
Once again the gremlins caused my last post to not accept comments. Thanks to Fred Hoffman for the heads up. Comments are always welcome. If you find one of my posts that says otherwise shoot me a quick e-mail. I … Continue reading
Does this hurt or help the brand?
Drove down to a small grower the other day. This grower makes use of used cans for his nursery stock. Walking to a bed of Spirea all planted in black cans, a few we’re planted in used Monrovia Nurseries distinctive … Continue reading
