Re: helping landscapers become plant people

**"* M* <j*@minnichgardendesign.com>**

Amen, Charlie!  Frustrating.  It's been a tough couple of years and it ain't 
over yet.

Jeff Minnich
Jeff Minnich Garden Design, Inc.
www.minnichgardendesign.com
www.minnichgardendesign.com/blog
703.525.4540
"And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful 
than the risk it took to blossom."  Anais Nin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles W. Bowers" <charlie@gardengate.net>
To: "Garden Writers -- GWL -- The Garden Writers Forum" 
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Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [GWL] helping landscapers become plant people

> Don't paint us all with the same brush. That is truly unfair and
> definitely not accurate. You seem to be judging by a single event?
> Those of us who are truly active in industry associations are doing
> way more than you realize on all fronts. Don't throw stones at us
> until you have all the facts.
>
> BTW money is the driver from the consumer. If we did it "perfect" most
> all would not pay for it. They'd just find someone who will give them
> a cheaper price and they honestly don't go a rat's paootie (technical
> term) about the results. Cost is there motivator period.
>
> Been at this for 45 years. Scream at the consumer, they are in the
> drivers seat and we have to figure out how to walk a line in order to
> put food on our families table like everyone does.
>
> And BTW the green movement is stuck in neutral because the consumer
> won't fund it, even when they believe in it. We offer organic
> maintenance and have only a couple of takers since it costs more and
> you don't get the results. The guy wants a green, weed free lawn
> period. Don't blame me for what the customer wants and they don't want
> to hear that they can't have it, especially the ones with enough money
> to pay for services.
>
>
>
> Charles Bowers, President
> Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
> 821 Norwood Road
> Silver Spring, MD 20905
> Main: 301-924-4131
> Direct: 301-924-8652
> Fax: 301-570-3212
> charlie@gardengate.net
> www.gardengate.net
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 28, 2010, at 7:57 PM, clfornari@mail.com wrote:
>
>> Dear All,
>> A flyer for a regional landscapers trade show and symposium has me
>> pondering how to best contribute to the situation in a positive way.
>> Please weigh in with your ideas and opinions: 
>> http://wholelifegardening.com/blog/
>>
>>
>> thanks,
>> C.L.
>>
>>
>> www.gardenlady.com
>> blog www.wholelifegardening.com
>> "Looking for relaxation and inspiration? It's all in your own
>> backyard"
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