by Jolly Farmer | Apr 17, 2020 | For Sale, Ideas, News |
drive through plant sale! Get the details! Due to the COVID-19 situation, we are unable to open the self-serve retail this year; so instead, we will be offering a series of ‘drive-thru’ plant sales! Find out...
by Jolly Farmer | Mar 31, 2016 | Articles, Ideas, Uncategorized |
As we get into spring season, we may be making up more combos “on the fly”. Especially when we’re trying to use up small amounts of this or that, the idea of mixing them in a container seems logical and economical. A few rules of thumb are wise to...
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 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...
