Monthly Archives for June 2012
You don’t need government funding to sell plants and flowers.
According to Garden Center Magazine, “Nursery, greenhouse and garden center operators in New York are joining together to promote and market their nearly $400 million industry in the state.” According to the article, “Sunnyside owner Ned Chapman is president of … Continue reading
Sunset magazine, now a box store brand.
Sunset magazine seems intent on dragging itself into the box, and chain stores. According to SFGate, “Sunset introduced a line of branded plants designed to thrive and shine in virtually every California garden. The introduction was timed to coincide with … Continue reading
The decline of the county fair
The El Dorado County Fair has come, and gone. It’s turning into the amazing shrinking county fair, and if the trend continues it may just disappear. Why do we have the fair in June? School is out, and they need … Continue reading
The indispensable garden center
The closest hydroponic shop to us is selling plants now. They are also touting the “local”, as in “your local garden center”. Fortunately for us, they don’t know what they are doing, but the trend is clear. Here in California … Continue reading
Hand crafted garden tools to last a lifetime
Where does one find quality hand made tools made in the USA? Where would a resident of California go to find these tools? I am not talking about shovels that last a year, but tools that last a lifetime, or … Continue reading
Will you be at The IGC Show in August?
In August the largest trade show for Independent Garden Centers takes place in Chicago. The Independent Garden Center Show website say’s, “…210,000 square feet of vendor exhibits stretch far out toward the stunning blue waters of Lake Michigan at Navy … Continue reading
Plantosaurus Rex
What a fantastic way to spend a day with a child, and let your imagination’s run free. The Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco has a new exhibit titled, “Plantosaurus Rex”, and it’s all about ancient plants and dinosaurs. That’s … Continue reading
Carnivorous plant hats as QR codes
Do be sure to check out all 7 beautiful carnivorous plants drawn by artist Yiying Lu. Each one has QR codes in them. There is also a video of Yiying Lu drawing. Fantastic! Tweet
Doing what’s important
This was the year we decided to close the garden center on Sunday’s for no other reason than it’s the day we decided on. Sure, in the past Sunday’s we’re busy days, and I am sure we lose some business. … Continue reading
Saying one thing, doing another.
An interesting moment on Twitter today when a garden media personality got excited about seeing a certain plant brand in their local Lowe’s, and decided to Tweet their excitement. A couple of independent garden centers decided to Tweet their displeasure … Continue reading
