by Jolly Farmer | Feb 12, 2016 | Articles, Ideas, Uncategorized |
Despite the dropping temperatures, there are sure signs that spring is on its way. Take the longer days for instance…don’t you feel that spark of hope that winter will not last? Well, here at the greenhouse, it energizes me to see the abundance of new...
by Jolly Farmer | Jan 28, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized |
This week, approximately one million cuttings arrived here at Jolly Farmer from 10 different countries. Over 50 crew members are involved in inspecting, sticking cuttings, preparing elle pots and laying the trays out in the house. The team spirit runs high as the...
by Jolly Farmer | Jan 8, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized |
Showing people that you care really matters. We all want to matter, we all want our needs to be significant to others. The really good companies with the best customer service show their customers that they matter and their orders are important. In this photo, our...
by Peter Darrow | Dec 21, 2015 | Articles, Ideas, Uncategorized |
What’s the single biggest event at your store? Mother’s Day? Easter? Christmas? Nope, none of the above… It’s when a customer walks into your store! We have customers in our place of business all the time, but seriously, they are the reason...
by Jolly Farmer | Dec 18, 2015 | Articles, Ideas, Uncategorized |
Poinsettias are one of the customs for the Christmas season, along with balsam, stars, snowflakes, ornaments, mistletoe and reindeer. Although potentially cheapened by door-crasher Black Friday sales, poinsettias are truly beautiful, especially if they are well-grown...
by Peter Darrow | Dec 2, 2015 | Articles, Ideas, Uncategorized |
Last month I wrote about making sure you know your costs and more importantly, being willing to charge what your plants are worth. Another important key to profitability is knowing why we do things. Ever heard about the park bench? Well, it’s a story of not...
