Spring 2008

DIRECTIONS

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News

Tennessee has passed new laws that effect all of us in the plant industry.  We hope you understand our diligence in trying to comply.  The new laws state that anyone we sell to is required to supply us with a copy of their plant certificate.  Click here  for a complete description of the new requirements.  This is not your business license or sales tax information.  It is a certificate that is issued by the Department of Agriculture and depending on your primary business goals can be called:

•   A Landscaper Certificate ( a new requirement this year)
•   A Plant Certificate
•   A Nursery Certificate
•   A Plant Dealer Certificate
•   Other certifications apply for florists, etc.  but must have been issued by the Department of Agriculture to meet the criteria of what we are required by law to keep on file

You are also required by law to keep records of our plant certificate.  Click here for a downloadable copy. 

Our Nashville location is in the news again!  Click the magazines below to see the full details.

Web Changes

This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

•  Our new 2008 Spring lister has been added to the internet.

•  Double Knockout Roses will be available this year.  This is a very exciting addition to the already known success of the Knockout line.  We have only a limited quantity.

What's New

• Dianthus "Firewitch"  was voted Perennial of the Year for 2006 by the Perennial Plant Association
• What's P. Allen Smith recommending for this Spring?  Click here and see his top 18 picks for 2006!
• The National Gardening Association has some wonderful recommendations on using the annuals and perennials you already grow as "Cut Flower" arrangements indoors.
• We enjoyed our visits with all who came to our Spring Openhouse! It was a huge success with beautiful weather!   Thank you for sharing your time with us.
• Season Extending Fall Plants
• Recently while surfing the web I found a fantastic list of gorgeous container recipes.  Click here to see what I found.
• In the April 2005 Southern Living magazine the following plants were featured:

        RECOMMENDED FOR SUN:   Petunia x hybrida, Verbena, Bracyscome (Swan River Daisy)

        RECOMMENDED FOR SHADE:  Impatiens, Torenia (Wishbone Flower), Fuchsia hybrida

        RECOMMENDED FOR PART SUN:  Bacopa, Dragon Wing Begonia, Ivy Geranium

        ALSO SPECIAL NOTES ON THESE:  Colocasia "Black Magic", Hydrangeas, and "Knock Out" Roses

Other informative "Green Industry" sites include:

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