Dave and I had the pleasure of attending the NW Flower & Garden Show last week in Seattle, Washington. This was the first year we’ve attended and I must say it was quite impressive. The show filled up several rooms of the downtown Seattle convention center. The display gardens were absolutely stunning. Huge. I couldn’t begin to imagine how much work must have gone into designing and constructing these massive gardens inside the convention center.
I was thinking about how to sum up my feelings about this show. I think I went believing that I’d come back with my focus on plants. However, what really struck me at this show was the creativity and inspiration I felt about garden design. I was overwhelmed with the design inspiration I felt about creating outdoor living spaces with everything from plantings, pavers and night lighting to art, accessories and outdoor structures galore. I’ve never felt such a desire to get out into my own garden
It was wonderful to see our friends at Fall Creek Farm & Nursery get some positive press on the Garden Center Magazine blog:
http://www.gardencentermagazine.com/blogs/ode_to_the_blueberry.aspx
They are right on with their theme: Every Season. Every Garden.
At Pleasant Hill Nursery, we’ve always loved blueberry plants and the bountiful harvest of healthful fruit they produce. However, blueberries are a versatile plant for container gardening and the landscape too. They offer spring blooms that are really pretty in varying shades of whites, pinks and blues. Of course, the summer fruit is
When we launched our blog, our intent was to share our insight as a nursery in every realm of our business. Sure our goal is to promote Pleasant Hill Nursery but our blog is also intended to inspire those who follow us and to share some of what we've learned along the way.
I came to this business with a marketing background. I've had my own marketing consulting business for years and have had incredible learning experiences from a broad spectrum of amazing clients. I have learned so much from these people and their businesses. I've have always been an advocate for the notion that none of us has all the answers. We are at our best and create the most winning outcomes when we work
I have always been a believer in the power of positive thinking. I find myself struggling a bit this year to maintain my somewhat pollyanna outlook on life. This economy is enough to test even the most optimistic thinker like me.
I had to laugh outloud when I saw this sign at displayed at our Farwest Show the other day. It was in
I went to the Farwest Show this year somewhat begrudgingly. This has not been an easy year for most growers in the nursery industry. Stalled residential and commercial building and an equally stalled national economy has had a negative impact on the movement of plant material across the country. It's taken a toll on Oregon's nursery industry. In going to the show, I mentally prepared myself for a lackluster crowd and dampened mood.
I'm pleased to report that Thursday, the first day of the show, was better than expected. A steady stream of people seemed to be moving through the show. I could sense that it was a less than average attendance but I will say that
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