Re: Heronswood - finish the conversation

> The conversation about Heronswood has gotten out of hand.

Personally, I found it cathartic to talk about the closing of such a 
valuable industry resource.  It held particularly true for me since I
designed and managed their Web site for six years.

> The company which bought the company is a reputable company who had real 
> business reasons for taking them over, surely, not to just put a competitor 
> out of business.

I think the real problem everyone had was the lack of regard and respect
for Heronswood's employees and reputation.  You don't issue a press
release announcing a nursery's closing without notifying the staff first
unless you're trying to pull a fast one.

But I agree, it's all moot now -- we'll wait and see what happens to
the gardens and if Burpee can keep Heronswood's innovative spirit alive.

Plants here are growing nicely; the cool spring rains and temperatures
really made things lush.  Mango Meadowbrite [TM] coneflowers were the
first to open, and Echinacea pallida is next in the long procession of
summer-blooming flowers.

Chris

http://www.bonvivantnursery.com/                     Bon Vivant Nursery
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http://www.hort.net/gallery/      3961 online plant photos and growing!

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