Re: Perennial plant of the year 2001
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Perennial plant of the year 2001
- From: C* P* L*
- Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 19:56:44 -0600 (CST)
> Maybe this is going too far off topic, but if the people who promote
> perennials won't promote new kinds of perennials, then the choices grow
> evern more limited and those people who want "something different" will
> forever end up with "what their neighbor has."
>
> Okay, I'm done with the soapbox now. Anyone else need it?
Sure, I'll take a turn... :)
I don't understand why it has to be an all or nothing deal. Truth be
told, working with computers isn't my life's ambition -- it's a means
to an end, a necessary evil that I put up with to do the things that I
really want to do in life.
Why can't a nursery be the same way? I suspect that in reality most
are. They can't afford to *not* split their inventory between common
and uncommon. A nursery that has all rare plants will seem elitist
and drive away customers, while a nursery that has everyday stuff is
no better than going to a Lowe's, Home Depot, or whatever (and probably
more expensive).
Besides, I find it reassuring to go to these places with really unusual
stuff, then find a familiar "face" or two in the selection.
But the Perennial Plant of the Year should definitely be something new
and exciting, not yesterday's news.
Just my $.000001 worth.
Chris
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