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Success by thinking small
Finding businesses and people who have become successful by thinking and staying small is a pleasure of mine. “Small is cool” is about people and business who have found success by traveling a different path. The competition in the nursery … Continue reading
Groupon sinking
The daily deal site Groupon, was all the rage in the retail world just a year ago. It seemed that retailers had found the secret to success. Just give your product or service away, and watch the customers flow through … 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
Far Out!
Check out this cool blog from San Francisco, titled “Far Out Flora”. Megan And Matti write the blog from their home near Ocean Beach. The blog is a visual delight, filled with photographs of plants that grow in the frost … Continue reading
Guerrilla Grafters
The mantra repeated in the horticultural trade businesses at this time is, if we don’t start a national campaign to promote gardening people will spend time doing something else. But, why go through all the expense and time of that … Continue reading
Work at Annie’s Annuals
Here is a great opportunity to work at one of the more dynamic nurseries around. Annie’s Annuals in Richmond Ca., is looking to fill three different nursery positions. You can check them out here. According to Elayne who works at … Continue reading
Make your message easy to spread
One of the coolest logo’s of any garden center is Sloat’s Garden Centers in The San Francisco Bay Area. This chain has been in business since 1958 and takes it’s name from the site of the original store on Sloat … Continue reading
Biggest indoor plant nursery in San Mateo Co. Ca. files for bankruptcy
According to The Mercury News, Nurseryman’s Exchange “the biggest wholesaler of indoor potted plants in San Mateo County and a major Coastside employer, announced Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The family-owned company intends to remain on … Continue reading
What’s the buzz?
The way to get people to talk up your brand is to do something remarkable. If you do that then people will spread the word. Why does a place like Annie’s Annuals, a smaller grower and retail operation in the … Continue reading
SF Botanical Garden fee’s not enough. Let’s spend more!
The Botanical Garden in Golden Gate park instituted an admissions fee in August of last year. The formally free venue decided to start charging $7 for non-residents. Residents can enter free, with proof of residency. According to SFGate.com, “Officials initially estimated … Continue reading
