Bon Voyage Michael |
Michael Vosti, our Accounting and Business Processes Manager, has decided to relocate to the island of Oahu in Hawaii to pursue a second bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Although we are excited and happy for Michael as he starts this next chapter in his life, we will certainly miss him and his valued contributions to PlantHaven during the last two years. Good luck Michael and we look forward to visiting you in Hawaii!!!
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Michael Vosti
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Welcome Fiona! |
We are sure you will like to join us in welcoming Fiona Brennan our new Accounts Manager to the PlantHaven Team. Fiona is a Southern California native and comes to PlantHaven with an extensive background in finance. As an added bonus, Fiona is also a plant enthusiast!! participating and working for the Master Gardener Program through the University of California Cooperative Extension! We are happy to have Fiona aboard as our newest member of the PlantHaven team and look forward to her contributions to PlantHaven over the coming years. Welcome Fiona!
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Fiona Brennan
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Upcoming Shows |
National Green Centre Western Nursery & Landscape Association Show
The show will take place January 8-9, 2012, in Kansas City, MO. Geoff will be speaking at the show on “Anticipating the Future”. Geoff has been involved in plant variety introduction for more than 20 years and is keenly aware that the business has become increasingly demanding and globally competitive. More than ever, breeders and plant introducers must be grounded in the demands of the market and be prepared for extensive pre-release proving and planning. http://www.nationalgreencentre.org
The 2012 Sweet Melissa Fashion Show will be January 8, 2012 at the National Green Centre. PlantHaven is proud to be featuring several varieties on the runway this year: Colocasia Black Coral, Daphne Eternal Fragrance, Dianthus Starburst/Silver Star, Hydrangea You-Me Passion, Gaillardia Fanfare Blaze, and Pennisetum Burgundy Bunny.
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IPM Essen Show
PlantHaven will again be exhibiting at the American Pavilion Jan 24-27, 2012. The IPM Essen show has been a global marketplace of the green sector for 30 years. More than 1,500 exhibitors from 46 countries presented themselves to some 60,000 visitors from 94 countries at the IPM Essen 2010. We look forward to viewing the trend-setting product ideas and promising sales strategies in January. The offering is rounded off by inspiring fair highlights such as entrepreneur forums, presentations of new varieties as well as trend and live shows in the Green City with international stars of floristry. |
IPM Conference |
Abutilon Lucky Lantern™ Red |
The "Lucky Lantern" Abutilon series are genetically dwarfed compact, rounded bushy abutilons which are excellent for summer containers both patio and hanging. They are all compatible in habit with large flower size. The breeding line is perennial with a longer growing period than the Bella seed-raised series, but still has a short growing cycle (4-6 months) compared with other perennials. The advantage of a vegetatively propagated Abutilon is the long blooming period summer – fall (near year round in California conditions) with a profusion of bells at all the times.
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Lavender "Ruffles" |
Bred for the most commercial characteristics: early flowering, compact habits, bright unusual duo-toned flower colors, the Australian breeding program behind it has spent years perfecting the group. The delicious selection of
colors available in the “Ruffles” Series ranges from more traditional lilac colors through unusual duo tones. The
aesthetic appeal of the “Ruffles” Series does not end there as the chunky bracts atop the flower heads are distinctively rippled along their margins to give the ruffled appearance for which they have been named. “Ruffles” will continue to spot flower after the main spring flush is over. Flowers are amongst the largest of any Spanish lavender on the market! Humidity-tolerant and dry-tolerant once established they make a particularly good choice for the water-wise gardener and require only minimal maintenance. With consistent pruning both types will continually re-bloom which makes them ideal for sales window targeted production. Tidy, compact, well-branched, and flower power make an excellent recipe for this series. Great as impulse color, may be forced, no vernalization required for bloom. |
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Spring Trials 2012 – New Location Announcement |
PlantHaven is excited to announce our new location for Spring Trials 2012. We are proudly joining forces to exhibit with six companies in the brand New Spring Trials Greenhouses at GroLink, 4107 West Gonzales Road, Oxnard, CA. PlantHaven will be showcasing a range of exciting new products for 2012 season. Three highlights from PlantHaven for 2012 are: Hosta Liberty, Hosta of the Year for 2012. Plus for 2012/2013: Abutilon Lucky Lantern Red, Dianthus Coral Reef.
Directions: GroLink Google Map
Diary Dates: Sunday, March 25 through Thursday, March 29th. Denise will be delighted to Pre-Register you for 2012. Please contact Denise Frey. Tel: 805-569-9179 Email Denise.frey@planthaven.com
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Maureen's Cocktail Corner |
| This month we featuring two Holiday cocktail treats for you.
1. Red Snapper Christmas Cheer Shot:
Blended whiskey: 1 shot
Peach schnapps or liqueur: 1/2 shot
Cranberry juice - add at least a 1/4 shot and if you want it redder, add a bit more
Mix together in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice and pour. You can add a cranberry or two as a float.
2. Metropolitan Martini
Brandy: 2 shots
Sweet vermouth: 1 shot
Dash of Angostura bitters
Maraschino Cherry juice (optional)
Coat the glass with the Bitters. Shake the brandy and vermouth with cracked ice. Optional - add a small amount of the Maraschino cherry juice from the jar to add an extra flavor. Garnish with a cherry on a cocktail stick.
Enjoy.... :-)
Happy mixology!
Have a great December!
Kind regards
Geoff, Maureen & The PlantHaven Team |
Red Snapper
Metropolitan Martini
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