A garden Center's Work is Never Done

It takes a special person to work here at Parkers. We really have to love what we do in order to do what we do...Unload trucks, weed, water, plant, load, compost, work in the rain, heat & humidity, cold of winter.

But everyone here at Parkers is special. We love plants and the out-of-doors. We have an artistic streak...plants are our paint and the earth is our canvas.

Here is a peak at our latest merchandising project. We decided to take our main walkway & greenhouses and make little vignettes for our visitors to see, and perhaps to gain ideas for their own homes gardens.

Unexpected rain after a much needed sunny day

I know that we've had a ton of rain so far this month...believe me, I can't help but know. Working in a garden center, the weather is an integral part of everything we do.

Today, for just the 5th time in 22 days (or so I thought) we had a dry, sunny day with pretty patches of blue in the sky and a nice breeze. Everyone was in a better mood.

Just a few moments ago, while working on my home computer, I heard an unmistakable sound - wind. This was just not any wind but the kind that preceeds a gusty, heavy downpour. The sky was actually green, and angry. People outside were running for cover.

The first thought in my head was, "NOT AGAIN!!! NO MORE RAIN!!!", but then the sheer beauty of the the storm cut me short.

I stood outside and enjoyed the intense, short cloud burst. When the rain ended, the sky was just stunning....
You know, this was not at all what I had intended to write about. I guess the forces of nature had other ideas.

Questions for our gardening community

After your garden has been planted and mulched, what is the main reason that you come visit us in the summer? What is going on in your garden and outdoor living space at this time?

Are there any categories of plants or gardening accessories that you would like to see added or expanded in our garden center?


(to answer, click on the "comments" line and you will be able to post a comment)