Sunday, January 10, 2010

Kids & Kudos!

posted by eric


Well, it's taken me a while, but I finally managed to get the "Kids' Patch" up on the website. (A BIG thanks to all the great folks at the University of Illinois Extension for all their help & support!) They have put together some really super-cool stuff for kids, now available on our site! - (If I weren't me, I would be embarrased to admit I spent a good eight hours turning into a six-year-old checking out all these neat things for kids to do while they learn about plants, & gardens, & the world around them!) DO YOURSELF A FAVOR - Take a few minutes to be six again & check it out!





Next up - Some KUDOS are in order! Over the past month, several of our Telly's-team members have earned accolades from the industry! George was featured in "Green Profit" magazine. This is a green industry publication which seeks out indivuals & businesses that do things right. It is one of several places people in our business go for information, inspiration, & advice. KUDOS George!



The OFA (Ohio Florist Association) puts out another such publication. In January's edition, Our very own Susan was featured as "What Every Gardener Want to Find in Their Garden Center". Selected for her incredible knowledge of roses, the unmatched quality of the roses she grows, and her unsurpassable level of customer service, Susan was dubbed "The go-to expert on roses in metro Detroit!" (We've known for years that she is the best of the best! - We are all very proud Susan is part of our team! Give here a pat on the back the next time you see her (just don't sneak up behind her - she might have a pair of pruners in her hand!) KUDOS Susan!



January has also brought another honor among our ranks. This month's "Fine Gardening" magazine features an incredble article on houseplants by our very own Julia! Be sure to check it out! Her beautiful article is so elequently written, you hardly need the photos of plants (but I'm glad they included them!) Julia's broad range of talents, knowledge, and her down-to-earth ability to convey them will never cease to amaze us! KUDOS Julia!


I'd write more, but I have to go buy some houseplants now!