Author Archives: Robert LaHoff
Southern Charm
The holidays are here and for some that means Christmas trees, garland, poinsettias and wreaths. [...]
Dec
Wordsmiths Evoke Fond Memories
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” Albert Camus. A French [...]
Nov
Friendship Is a Gift
Over the years many of our customers have become good friends. Horticulture, specifically gardening, seems [...]
Oct
Copious Nursery Notes from the PNW
The lawn and garden industry is tenacious to say the least! Over the past decade [...]
Sep
Reflecting in Our Garden
“I figure life’s a gift and I don’t intend on wasting it” Jack Dawson, Titanic. [...]
Aug
Whiteout
This past spring there seemed to be an explosion of color in our landscapes. Every [...]
Jul
Chaos at Sea and Beyond
It’s no secret COVID-19 has changed the world. Daily routines, social distancing, business models and [...]
May
Remembering My Friend
“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we [...]
Apr
Virtual Learning
Winter months, for those in the garden center industry, are all about some welcomed “down [...]
Mar
Plants that can take a beating
My two brother-in-law’s and I have been snow plowing the same condominium complex for nearly [...]
Feb
Bon Appétit… for Cattle?
One of the most common, durable, rugged, native trees, often used in parking lot islands [...]
Jan