RE: tonight's event

Starting prices are normal for a garden center/nursery around here. Of
course he is more expensive than the big box stores, but he is not carrying
all common plants either- and his are well taken care of.

Gallon size perennials for instance run from 7 to 12 depending before his
discounts. Of course, I use that term gallon size loosely- after listening
to you guys say that the round black pots are not really exactly a gallon-
what did you refer to them as- a trade size gallon.... I will say that his
gallons are not plants that have been 'just' upgraded, the root systems are
nicely established throughout the pot.

Mother did like the hydrangea tree form- it is taller than me while sitting
it in it's pot, probably standing 6 ft tall although I didn't measure it. We
paid 50.00 out the door for it... didn't think that was too bad, as that is
something that was not offered elsewhere around here.... 

He offers a large selection of trees and shrubs too...

Donna

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> Behalf Of kmrsy@netzero.net
> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:02 PM
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> Subject: Re: [CHAT] tonights event
> 
> What are his regular prices like?
> Kitty
> 
> -- "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Once again the neighborhood nursery put on a wonderful event tonight. Of
> course, it could have been a tad cooler out, but guessing they can not
> control everything.
> 
> Besides the deals on plants, trees, shrubs, pottery, basically everything
> was at least 40% off, he once again added interesting decorations. It was
> more of an outdoor cafi scene tonight. Used wrought iron fencing pieces to
> separate rows of tables/chairs, yes again with the fancy linen
> tablecloths,
> with fresh flower bouquets on each table for 3/4 people. Of course he had
> plants situated everywhere in interesting combinations. (I really should
> take my camera to these events)
> 
> The food was sandwiches, very fresh buns with choice or ham, turkey, beef
> ,
> cheese and lettuce tomatoes. Also had wraps with the same type meats and
> other stuff in them (didn't try that). Of course there was the standard
> veggie trays- cheese, sausage, and chunks of meats. All deserts were
> homemade and there was a ton of them... and to wash it all down, choice of
> pink lemonade, water, or 4 types of wine (yes, in real glasses again).
> 
> The music was provided by a quartet of local high school students. They
> were
> very good and I enjoyed listening to the violin music, been awhile since I
> heard it live.
> 
> It was an enjoyable evening and from what I learned, he only invited some
> of
> his customers and it was not a publicized event this time. Keep the crowd
> down to a roar....although there were quite a few people there. Beginning
> to
> be like a party tho, seems we all go to these events and are getting to
> know
> each other better every year... wonder if it is the wine we are all
> carrying
> around that makes us more friendly <lol>
> 
> Didn't buy much for myself, but did pick up quite a few things for a new
> bed
> at mothers. His stock is definitely going down for the season already.
> 
> Donna
> 
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