Re: gardening boom

As to ornamentals, a similar thing happened after 911. People stayed home more, some of it from fear. When they stayed home more they were more inclined to make their own environment more pleasing which enhanced landscaping materials sales. Now with gas prices such as they are, they again stay home more, and spend on enhancing their environment. Money spent on gas is not renewable, doesn't increase in value. Money spent on gardens has a payback value. 

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message ----- From: "james singer" <islandjim1@comcast.net> 
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] gardening boom



Interesting. In my experience, the ornamental side of the business
gets better, too. When times get tough, people seem to be interested
in planting more of everything. It's kind of like comfort food.

On May 26, 2008, at 6:32 AM, Kitty wrote:


Interesting article today in the paper re how gardening increases as
the economy sours:

http://tinyurl.com/4tgq58

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
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Willamette Valley
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Elevation 148'
Hardiness Zone 8/9
Heat Zone 5
Sunset Zone 6
Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
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