Monthly Archives for March 2011
They want to hear from you!
I have been a fan of Hugh MacLeod’s Gaping Void Blog for some years now. He is an artist who does most of his work on the back of business cards. I like how he get’s right to the point, like … Continue reading
Home Depot’s new garden center concept
In Cape Cod The Barnstable Patriot reports that, “Home Depot at 65 Independence Drive, the former Bradlees store, will be selling Christmas trees come this November and assorted flora this spring as it debuts its outside seasonal garden shop, providing … Continue reading
The checks in the mail…
I have noticed an increase in visitors to this blog based on Google searches of photographs. More and more, images are what will lead people to you. This picture of a Toyon has lead lot’s of people to this blog. It … Continue reading
This is a horticultural industry game changer!
Readers of this blog know I have been talking about garden centers getting involved in hydroponics or indoor gardening for over two years. Why let the hydroponic warehouses take all that gardening business? There we’re naysayers who warned about garden centers getting involved in this … Continue reading
Right on Dana!
I wanted to highlight a comment made at my post “Jamie Durie say’s…” Dana Stenger, of Pike Nursery in Atlanta gives her view as to the mash-up of businesses and personalities we discussed. Here is the comment: “Right again, Sir! I … Continue reading
Monrovia not selling to Lowe’s
Received a call from Bob Smiland of Monrovia Nursery. He tell’s me Monrovia does sell to Home Depot, a little to Costco, but does not sell to Lowe’s. He did mention a couple of other chains, but I can not remember which ones. I am … Continue reading
Guess who is not coming to your flower show
I wanted to post the following comment left at my blog post, “Adapt or die” It’s from Chad, a self-described generation x who say’s he is passionate about gardening. His comment explains why he won’t be visiting any flower shows any time soon. If you … Continue reading
Jamie Durie say’s…
This is interesting. Jamie Durie is the host of an HGTV show titled, “The Outdoor Room”. He also works for Monrovia Nursery as a spokesman for Monrovia plants on HGTV. As many of you know Monrovia has started selling plants to the box … Continue reading
Adapt or die
Over at Garden Rant there is a post from Michelle titled, “What should a flower show be?” It addresses the declining attendance at these types of shows. At one time flower shows where the “bee’s knees”. If you recognize that … Continue reading
Sell me your product at a fair price!
Was sent a link to an article titled “Is Groupon Ruining Retail?”. Yes, it’s that internet coupon service that is all the rage, and a frequent topic here. My feelings about the service are clear. The person who sent me the link works … Continue reading
