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12/1/07 :: November Perennial of the Month ::
"oiobakhuiz"
repeated as winner this past month by being the first person to
correctly ID our November Perennial of the Month. (We'll excuse
his/her screen name up here in Wolverine country!) His/her correct
entry as Linum perennne entitles him/her to a W.W. gift card, and
the rest of you may try again for December by clicking here!
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11/1/07 :: October Perennial of the Month ::
Once
again, there
were no correct entries submitted for our Perennial of the
Month contest, so our contest will be held over for one more
month,
with our gift card prize going up to $30. Last chance, click here!
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10/18/07 :: W.W. Online Perennial Store closed for 2007 ::
Our
third season of selling our plants online has finished, and we are
already looking forward to 2008. Watch for a revised store layout
and checkout process, along with new plant varieties in the coming
months as we add them to our online inventory. And don't forget,
you can always purchase W.W. Gift cards online!
Thank you to everyone who purchased from us, it was our pleasure
to serve you!
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10/1/07 :: September Perennial of the Month ::
There
were no correct entries submitted for our September Perennial of the
Month contest, so our contest will be held over for another month,
with our gift card prize going up to $25. Try again! Click here.
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9/18/06 :: 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year ::
 The
PPA (Perennial Plant Association) has chosen the 2008 Perennial
Plant of the Year... Geranium 'Rozanne' PP12175. As you may know,
the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits
qualities exceeding those of most perennials. Geranium 'Rozanne'
is no exception, as its long-blooming characteristics and
violet-blue white-eyed flowers make this plant stand out. Blooming
from early summer (June) to early fall (September), it usually
grows 18-24" tall and spreads 36-42" in a neat and tidy
habit. 'Rozanne' does best in sunny areas, but it also does
surprisingly well in shadier areas in our testing... if it gets
2-3 hours of sunlight, it will flower well. Geranium 'Rozanne' is
also very easy to grow, needing no special soil or maintenance,
just an occasional pruning to encourage new blooms and growth if
necessary. W.W. plans to have plenty of Geranium 'Rozanne' for
2008, so give it a try... in your garden or even in containers!
(You can find past POTY nominations by clicking here,
and you can visit PPA's site by clicking here.)
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8/1/07 :: August Perennial of the Month ::
An
easy one for last month, with "jtgrr" being the first to
correctly identify August's POTM as Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus.'
Congratulations! He/she will be contacted to claim
his/her gift card, and our September POTM is now online for
everyone else to try... click here.
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8/29/07 :: Team W.W./KB Racing at the 2007 Off-Road Derby ::
Team W.W.
and KB Racing returned again to the Off-Road Derby for 2007. Track
conditions were sloppy and wet again this year making traction a
challenge. After getting turned around in the first turn and
blowing a rear tire, the #49 Chevy was in 8th place out of 8 cars.
But, with steady speed and a good running car, the crew made it
back into 3rd place (good enough for advancement). Sadly, during
the last lap the #49 was bumped and turned around, resulting in a
respectable 5th place finish.
Stay
tuned next year as rumors about a new car are circling...
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8/1/07 :: July Perennial of the Month ::
Not
too many guesses for our July Perennial of the Month, but the few
we did receive were correct! Congratulations to "winwash",
the first person to correctly ID our July POTM as Asclepias
tuberosa 'Hello Yellow.' He/she will be contacted to claim
his/her gift card, and our August POTM is now posted for the rest
of you to try again... click here.
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7/1/07 :: June Perennial of the Month ::
Our
June Perennial of the Month was Caryopteris x clandonensis
'Longwood Blue', and "ltjansen4" was the first of many
correct entries to guess it. He/she will be contacted to claim
his/her gift card, and our July POTM is now posted... click here.
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6/1/07 :: May Perennial of the Month ::
We
had a few correct entries to our May Perennial of the Month
contest, but "oiobahkuiz" was the first to correctly
guess it as Thymus lanuginosus. Congratulations
to "oiobahkuiz" (we'll forgive her screen name as we are
Wolverine fans here), and a $20 gift card is on the way to
him/her. Another POTM is now posted (another easy one!), click here
to make your guess!
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6/1/07 :: June hours announced ::
We
will now be open weekdays Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and
closed Sundays as usual. We are always restocking with fresh
annuals and perennials, stop by and see what we have to offer!
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5/21/07 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::
We
will be open on Monday, May 28, from 9am to 6pm. These business hours are
the result of countless customer requests, and is not intended to
dishonor the intention of this special day. We pay tribute to all
of those who have served both past and present, and we hope you
all have a great holiday weekend!
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5/1/07 :: April Perennial of the Month ::
Congratulations
to "silverpersian" on guessing our April Perennial of the
Month! His/her entry of Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' was the first
of many correct entries (maybe we need to give you some harder
ones?). A $20 gift card is on the way to
"silverpersian," and the rest of you may try this month's
contest by clicking here. Good luck!
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4/23/07 :: 2007 Spring Opening prize winners announced ::
The
following names are the winners of the various prizes given away
this past week for our Spring Opening. Thank you to all of our customers who
participated, and congratulations to the winners!
Black
Victorian Iron Bench:
A.M.
Ritchie : Kalamazoo
$25
gift cards to W.W. Greenhouses:
Deb
Bont : Hudsonville
Vicki
Connor : Shelbyville
Bill
Huyser : Grandville
Martha
Lovell : Grandville
Joyce
Stempfly : Zeeland
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4/21/07 :: 2007 Spring Opening another great one ::
With
a recent significant snowfall and freezing overnight temps, our
Spring Opening weekend was a little slower than usual. However, we had
sunny skies, temps in the 50's, and lots of smiles to
kick off our 22nd season. The past week offered warmer temps and a
beautiful weekend, as our 10% Off Special was extended and has
come to a close. Thank you to all customers who came out
and visited, and we will be announcing our prize winners in the next
week... stay tuned! (Some photos are also available of our Spring
Opening weekend, click here.)
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4/16/07 :: Spring Opening Special held over ::
Due
to recent cold temps and not as many people thinking about
planting, we are extending our 10% Off Special through Saturday,
April 21. Just another way of showing our dedication to serving
our customers. Stop by to take advantage of the savings!
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4/13/07 :: WE'RE OPEN! April hours ::
We
are now open for the 2007 season! Our April store hours will be Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed Sunday. We
look forward to serving you in 2007!
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4/2/07 :: March Perennial of the Month ::
Congratulations
to "ra4folk" on guessing our March Perennial of the
Month! His/her entry of Iris germanica 'Immortality' was the first
of many correct entries. A $20 gift card is on the way to
"ra4folk," and the rest of you may try this month's
contest by clicking here. Good luck!
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3/20/07 :: 2007 Perennial Catalog available online ::
Our
2007 Perennial Catalog is back from the printers, and they are
being mailed as you read this. Those on our mailing list
should be receiving them within 1-3 days. Once again a reminder,
the catalog is only a listing of what we plan to start the 2007
season with... some varieties will be sold out, and other
varieties will be available which are not listed. We also printed some
extra catalogs, so click here
if you still want one. And of course, our complete catalog is also
available to view or print online, so click here
to check it out. Enjoy!
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3/13/07 :: Website revisions complete ::
Another
round of changes has been completed on our website. You may now
notice a crisper and cleaner look, along with slightly faster load
times on certain pages.
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3/1/07 :: January Perennial of the Month ::
Not
as easy as we thought, with many incorrect guesses and only a few
correct ones. "kittykat29" was the first person to
correctly identify our February Perennial of the Month as
Perovskia atriplicifolia, also known as Russian Sage (we would
have taken any Perovskia as the blooms are so similar between the
different varieties). Congratulations, and a new POTM contest is
now ready for everyone else, take your best shot by clicking here.
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2/1/07 :: Mid-Am report ::
We
recently attended the Mid-Am trade show in Chicago, which is a
gathering of many horticultural companies and suppliers. We found
some interesting new products including new sources for tropical
plants, new sources for pottery and containers, and even came away
with some new ideas for our store. We look forward to 2007, and we
think you'll love what we have "in store"!
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2/1/07 :: January Perennial of the Month ::
Congratulations
goes to "Barb" for being the first to correctly guess
our January Perennial of the Month. There were many correct
entries identifying the January POTM as Eupatorium purpureum. A
new and easy POTM is now online, test your knowledge
here.
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1/9/07 :: New email link info ::
Anyone
who uses email is familiar with SPAM. It is annoying to say the
least. To cut down on SPAM in our inboxes, we have implemented
some protection to our email links. However, for you to use these
protected links, you must have Javascript enabled within your
browser. If you have any questions or need help with this, just
contact us here.
Otherwise, just a reminder to make sure Javascript is enabled in
your browser when using email or forms to contact us, and you
should not notice any difference. Thank you!
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1/4/07 :: December Perennial of the Month ::
We
had just a few correct entries for this past POTM, and "cvankam"
was the first to identify our December Perennial of the Month as Helenium
autumnale 'Coppelia'. He/she will be contacted via email to claim his/her
gift card, and the rest of you may try again with the first POTM of 2007... click
here!
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12/1/06 :: November Perennial of the Month ::
Thought
it would be a little more difficult this past month, but we
received a ton of correct or close entries for our November
Perennial of the Month contest. Congratulations to "benjes"
for being the first to correctly identify it as Thalictrum
aquilegifolium (Meadow Rue). "benjes" will be contacted
via email to claim the gift card prize, and the rest of you may
try again at this month's POTM... click here!
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11/1/06 :: October Perennial of the Month ::
We
had many correct or close entries for October's Perennial of the
Month contest. "hyattl" was the first person to
correctly identify it as Eryngium amethystinum (Sea Holly),
although we would have accepted close species and varieties like
planum, etc. Congratulations "hyattl", you will be
contacted via email to collect your gift card. Since last month's
POTM was easy, November will be a little more difficult... click here
to see if you know what it is!
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10/30/06 :: W.W. closes for 2006 ::
Our
garden center is now officially closed for the season, and we will
be opening our doors again next April as usual. We would like to
thank all of those who visited us this season and supported us,
and for the opportunity to serve you. We continually update our
website during our "off" months, so keep checking back
for new features, specials, or to ask us a question or two. Have a
great winter, and we will see you in 2007!
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10/24/06 :: Gift Card Fundraiser Program ::
We
are pleased to be able to offer a gift card fundraiser program for
your non-profit group or organization. For every $25 gift card
sold, your group would net $5. That's 20% off! Simply take
orders for $25 W.W. gift cards (we can give you order forms if
needed), turn in your orders to us, and we'll have them ready for
you to distribute. Gift cards are easier to handle than some live
goods fundraisers, easier to keep track of and distribute,
convenient for the buyer, and our gift cards have no expiration!
Keep W.W. in mind for your next fundraiser! (Terms
and conditions subject to change or refusal.)
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10/1/06 :: September Perennial of the Month ::
Congratulations
to "tdclare12" for being the only person to correctly
identify our Perennial of the Month for September. He/she
correctly identified it as Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Hens
& Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek), and will be contacted via email
to claim his/her gift card. A new (and much easier) POTM contest
is now underway, click here
to check it out!
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9/27/06 :: Retail space expansion begun ::
 We
have begun work on an expansion to our retail area that should be
ready by the 2007 season. What was once a loading dock area will
now be used for more display area for our outdoor plants. Even
though indoor space is invaluable for a nicer customer shopping
environment, outdoor space is also critical because certain plants
hold up better in outdoor conditions. Look for this new area near
our shade perennial section.
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9/1/06 :: 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year ::
 Once
again, the PPA (Perennial Plant Association) has chosen another
Perennial Plant of the Year, and for 2007, Nepeta x faassenii
'Walker's Low' (Catmint) was named. As you may know, the PPA
chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities
exceeding those of most perennials. Nepeta f. 'Walker's Low' is
another great example of that, with fragrant gray-green foliage
(cats love it as the name suggests) and lavender-blue blossoms. It
blooms for an extremely long time, beginning in May or June and
continuing throughout the summer... it is still blooming in our
display gardens at this time! It typically grows 24-30" tall
and spreads 30-40" with an even and dense habit. 'Walker's
Low' prefers at least 4-6 hours or more of sun per day, but can
easily tolerate shadier conditions (will just flower slightly
less). No special maintenance is needed aside from pruning back in
the fall when foliage goes dormant after a few hard frosts. If you
need a quick-growing, easy-to-care-for perennial that does well in
almost any location or soil, give Nepeta 'Walker's Low' a try! We
will have plenty on hand for 2007! (You can find past POTY
nominations by clicking here,
and you can visit PPA's site by clicking here.)
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9/1/06 :: August Perennial of the Month ::
For
the second month, there were no correct entries submitted for our
Perennial of the Month contest. So, our contest will be held over
for one more month with our gift card prize going up to $30. Click
here
to see if you can solve the mystery!
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8/28/06 :: Team W.W. at the 2006 Off-Road Derby ::
For
2006, Team W.W. acquired a very nice looking Cavalier to replace
the aging Pontiac. However, sloppy track conditions after a steady
rain and some very hard hits made it difficult to advance in the
Hudsonville Fair's Off-Road Derby. A driver-side hit in turn 1 of
lap 1 pushed the #96 car into the tires, and it was downhill from
there. Further front end and steering damage led to a
disappointing 7th place finish. Will Team W.W. be back next year?
Stay tuned!
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8/23/06 :: Corner building getting new look ::
 We
have a building leased to OTG
Logos on the corner of 40th and Chicago Drive which needed
some much needed repair. Doug has been working hard to make
improvements, including a new roof, trim, and siding. More display
gardens will be added in the coming months as well.
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8/16/06 :: Mailing list grand prize winner announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly
coupons with our catalog this past spring valid for the months of
April, May, June, and July. Those customers who redeemed all 4
coupons were eligible for our Grand Prize drawing, and we recently
drew a winner. That person will receive a $300 gift certificate to
W.W. Greenhouses, Inc.. And the lucky winner of our Grand Prize
drawing is ::
Carol
Gras :: Zeeland
Congratulations,
Carol, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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8/16/06 :: July mailing list prize winners announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly
coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our July coupon this
year was good for 10% off any purchase. From those who redeemed
this coupon, we recently drew 2 winners, and they will receive a
W.W. gift card! And the lucky winners are ::
$100
W.W. gift card ::
Kathy
Stone : Grandville
$50
gift card ::
Donna
Smith : Grandville
Congratulations
to both of you, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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8/1/06 :: July Perennial of the Month ::
There
were no correct entries submitted for our July Perennial of the
Month contest, so our contest will be held over for another month,
with our gift card prize going up to $25. Do we really have you
all stumped? Click here.
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7/18/06 :: June mailing list prize winners announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly
coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our June coupon this
year was good for a free bottle of Bug-B-Gon (valued at $6.99)
with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we
recently drew 2 winners, and they will receive a W.W. gift card!
And the lucky winners are ::
$100
W.W. gift card ::
Larry
Randall : Hudsonville
$50
gift card ::
Sarah
Lameris : Hudsonville
Congratulations
to both of you, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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7/1/06 :: June Perennial of the Month ::
There
were many correct answers submitted again this month with the
correct answer being Lonicera japonica 'Aureo-reticulata.' (The
winner requested that his/her "name" be withheld from
our winner's list.) Thank you to all of those who participated,
see if you can guess this month's POTM by clicking here!
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6/9/06 :: May mailing list prize winners announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly
coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our May coupon this
year was good for a free bag of premium potting soil (valued at
$3.99) with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we
recently drew 2 winners, and they will receive a W.W. gift card!
And the lucky winners are ::
$100
W.W. gift card ::
Cheri
Huyser : Hudsonville
$50
gift card ::
Roger
Terpstra : Zeeland
Congratulations
to both of you, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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6/1/06 :: May Perennial of the Month ::
What
we thought would be a difficult one, happened to be just the
opposite. Many of you submitted the correct answer (Sanicula
caerulescens (Blue Sanicle)) for our May Perennial of the Month,
and the first to correctly identify it was "vandenberged."
Congratulations! Our June POTM is now online, go here
and see if you can guess what it is...
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5/22/06 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::
We
will be open on Monday, May 29, from 9am to 6pm. These hours are
the result of countless customer requests and is not intended to
dishonor the intention of this special day. We pay tribute to all
of those who have served both past and present, and we hope you
all have a great holiday weekend!
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5/15/06 :: Web log (blog) for W.W. announced ::
 W.W.
now has a blog! Hosted on the popular blogger.com site, W.W. will
post regularly on several topics ranging from W.W. as a company,
to plant info, to whatever comes to mind. And anyone can then
comment on that topic. We hope it will be an interactive and fun
way to communicate with us and what is going on in your garden and
ours. We hope to update it as regularly as we can, along with
replying to any of your comments. Just click here
to get started, and have fun!
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5/4/06 :: April mailing list prize winners announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly
coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our April coupon this
year was good for free fertilizer (valued at $3.99) with any
purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew 2
winners, and they will receive a W.W. gift card! And the lucky
winners are ::
$100
W.W. gift card ::
Geraldine
Buurstra : Wyoming
$50
gift card ::
Sheri
Johnson : Hudsonville
Congratulations
to both of you, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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5/1/06 :: April Perennial of the Month ::
We
fooled a few of you, but most entries were correct for our April
Perennial of the Month contest. "gregpoel" was the first
to correctly identify it as Campsis radicans (Trumpet Vine).
Congratulations! Our May POTM is now online, go here
and see if you can guess what it is... not so easy this month!
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4/29/06 :: May hours ::
May
hours have been announced: W.W.'s retail garden center will be
open Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturdays 9am-8pm, and closed Sundays.
There
will also be special extended hours on Saturday May 8 for
Mother's Day, with that day being open 8am-9pm.
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4/17/06 :: 2006 Spring Opening another great one ::
Our
21st season got off to another perfect start with sunny skies and
nice temps, the third year in a row! Thank you to all who made our
Spring Opening a success, and congratulations to our prize winners
listed below!
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4/17/06 :: 2006 Spring Opening prize winners announced ::
The
following names are the winners of the various prizes given away
this past weekend. Thank you to all of our customers who
participated, and congratulations to the winners!
Black
Victorian Iron Bench:
Janet
Jones : Grant
$50
gift cards to W.W. Greenhouses:
Mary
Melinn : Byron Center
Liz
McKnight : Hudsonville
$25
gift cards to W.W. Greenhouses:
Irene
Braendle : Wayland
Cindi
DeMaat : West Olive
Don
DeKoning : Hudsonville
Ann
Lobert : Jenison
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4/14/06 :: April hours ::
We
are now open for the 2006 season! Our April store hours will be
Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed Sunday. We
look forward to serving you in 2006!
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4/1/06 :: March Perennial of the Month ::
A
little tough in finding the exact ID of March's POTM, but "rachelralya"
was the first to correctly identify it as Dendranthema
(Chrysanthemum) 'Clara Curtis.' He/she will be contacted to
receive the gift card prize, and the rest of you may try again at
this month's Perennial of the Month contest. Click here
to guess, it's an easy one this month!
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3/8/06 :: 2006 Perennial Catalogs are ready ::
Our
2006 Perennial Catalog is now back from the printers, and they
will be mailed within a day or two. Those on our mailing list
should be receiving them within 1-3 days. Once again a reminder,
the catalog is only a listing of what we plan to start the 2006
season with... some varieties will be sold out, and other
varieties will be available which are not listed. We printed some
extra catalogs, so click here
if you still want one. And of course, our complete catalog is also
available to view or print online, so click here
to check it out. Enjoy!
»
3/1/06 :: February Perennial of the Month ::
Many
semi-close entries for our POTM contest this month, but not close
enough. So, our contest will be held over for another month, with
our gift card prize going up to $25. Take your best shot and click
here.
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2/21/06 :: Getting ready for our 2006 season ::
  Things
are starting to look a little more like spring at W.W.. We have
begun numerous crops already, and our greenhouses are starting to
fill up. Keep in mind our Spring Opening weekend of April 14 &
15, see you then!
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2/14/06 :: New online shopping site being tested ::
We
are in the process of upgrading our online store for improved look
and functionality. Our existing store is still operating as usual,
but look for our new store soon.
»
2/1/06 :: January Perennial of the Month ::
A
very easy one for this past January, with the POTM being Coreopsis
grandiflora 'Tequila Sunrise.' More correct entries than ever
before, but "walketys" was the first to correctly name
it. He/she will be contacted via email to receive a $20 gift card,
and the rest of you may take a shot at this month's POTM contest here.
Good luck!
»
1/23/06 :: Just back from the Mid-Am show ::
We
just got back from attending the annual Mid-Am show in Chicago, a
convention and trade show featuring growers and suppliers from the
horticultural industry. We found some great new resources for
quality plants, including a new line of veggies, new sources of
annuals, and some fabulous new perennial varieties. We can't wait
to get our 2006 started!
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1/2/06 :: December Perennial of the Month ::
We
now have a winner, "jcarson54", for our Perennial of the
Month contest which was held over since November. It was a little
more difficult than usual, but he/she was the first to guess it
correctly with an answer of Astrantia major. "jcarson54"
will be contacted to receive his/her $25 gift card, and the rest
of you may try again with this month's POTM located here!
(Easy one this time!)
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12/12/05 :: Not too late for gift cards ::
The
holidays are upon us, and if you're still looking for a great
idea, may we suggest a W.W. gift card? They are the perfect idea
for that special gardener in your life, and they make an excellent
stocking stuffer. Or, treat yourself with some cards, they are a
convenient way to get all of those new flowers this coming season!
They can be purchased in virtually any amount or combination, so
stop by, call, write, or purchase online. Click here
for contact information if you need it.
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12/1/05 :: November Perennial of the Month ::
A
few close guesses, but no correct entries were submitted for our November
Perennial of the Month contest. Our contest
will be held over for December and the gift card amount will
increase to $25 instead of $20. Click here
and see if you can guess our POTM!
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11/10/05 :: W.W. closed for 2005 ::
Our
garden center is now officially closed for the season, which ends
our 20 year anniversary celebration. We will be opening our doors
again next April as usual, and cannot wait to get the next 20
years started. We would like to thank all of those who visited us this
season and supported us, and for the opportunity to serve you. We
continually update our website during our "off" months,
so keep checking back for new features, specials, or to ask us a
question or two. Have a great winter, and we will see you in 2006!
»
11/1/05 :: October Perennial of the Month ::
A
huge amount of entries this past month for our October POTM
Contest, it must have been an easy one. The first person to
correctly identify our October POTM was "badaxelily"
with a correct guess of Ajania pacifica. Congratulations "badaxelily,"
you will be contacted via
email to receive your gift card. For the rest of you, check out
this month's contest by clicking here!
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In memory, Dale Isenga, 1977 - 2005 ::
Dale
Isenga, a longtime employee of
W.W. for over 10
years, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2005. Dale, son of another longtime employee Ellen,
was a dependable and diligent worker who went about his duties
without complaining, and who quietly and happily did his job to the fullest. Those
of us at W.W. have not only lost a valued employee, but also a friend. Dale
is missed greatly, and our prayers continue to be with his families. †
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10/3/05 :: September Perennial of the Month ::
Many
entries for September, but only one was correct. "tomberta"
was our POTM winner for September (Ajuga reptans 'Metallica Crispa').
Congratulations! "tomberta" will be contacted via
email to receive his/her gift card, and the rest of you may test
your knowledge at this month's POTM contest by clicking here!
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9/23/05 :: Revisions to website made ::
As
you may have noticed, our News, Contacts, and Location pages have
changed. We have kept the same features, but have changed the
navigation of these pages for faster loading, easier reading, and
a more simple operation. Our News page now only includes current
year info, with a link to another page for previous years...
faster loading. Our Contacts page has phone and email info, but
now links to another page for plant availability and info
requests... easier to read. Our Location page now links separate
pages for maps, routes, and directions... simple. We hope you
continue to enjoy our website, and the continuous improvements we
are making.
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9/16/05 :: Mailing list grand prize winner announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with
our catalog this past spring. Out of all these coupons that were redeemed
throughout the months of April, May, June, and July, we recently drew a
winner. That person will receive a $500 gift certificate
to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner of our Grand Prize drawing is ::
Ruth
DeBruine :: Jenison
Congratulations,
Ruth, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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9/8/05 :: 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year ::
 The
PPA (Perennial Plant Association) has recently chosen 2006's Perennial Plant of
the Year, Dianthus gratianopolitanis 'Firewitch' (Cheddar Pinks). As you may
know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities
exceeding those of most perennials. Dianthus g. 'Firewitch' is a great
example of that, with fragrant magenta-pink blossoms appearing in
May and June, and repeating again later in the season. The
carpet-like gray-green foliage grows about 6" tall, with
blooms reaching 8-10" tall. Therefore, it stays compact and
keeps its neat and tidy appearance all season. 'Firewitch' prefers
at least 4 hours or more of sun per day, but can certainly
tolerate shadier conditions (will just flower slightly less). When
in bloom, its colorful show is hard to resist, and a quick pruning
of the spent blossoms will enhance the appearance the rest of the
year. We will have plenty of 'Firewitch' on hand for 2006, so plan
on picking some up next year at W.W.! (Previous POTY nominations can be found by
clicking here.)
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9/1/05 :: August Perennial of the Month ::
Not
many entries this month. "Lori4698," one of our
repeat-winners, was the first to correctly guess our August Perennial of the
Month (Paeonia suffruticosa). Congratulations! "Lori4698" will be contacted via
email to receive his/her gift card, and the rest of you may check
out our September POTM contest by clicking here!
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9/1/05 :: September hours ::
Same
hours for W.W.'s retail garden center in September, with hours of
9am-6pm Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Saturdays, and closed Sundays.
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8/25/05 :: Team W.W. Pontiac in 2005 Off-Road Derby ::
For
the third year, the W.W. Pontiac has come up short at the
Hudsonville Fair's Off-Road Derby. After getting hung up in last
place in turn 1 of lap 1, the #9 car driven by David Brouwer ran
strong and got back into the 3rd position (good enough for
advancement into the semi-finals). But a hard landing in the last
lap caused the car to stall, eventually finishing in the 5th
position, with no advancement. Crew Chief Kevin Brouwer states he
wants a change in cars and is sick of the 1985 Pontiac, so we
shall see what next year brings. Nice try guys!
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8/15/05 :: July mailing list prize winner announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with
our catalog this past spring. Our July coupon was good for 10% off any
purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we
recently drew a winner, and that person will receive a $100 gift certificate
to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner this month is ::
Judy
Westra :: Hudsonville
Congratulations,
Judy, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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8/1/05 :: August hours ::
For
August, W.W.'s retail garden center will be open Monday-Friday
9am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-4pm, and closed Sundays.
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8/1/05 :: July Perennial of the Month ::
Many
correct entries for our July Perennial of the Month, but "banboz"
was the first to correctly identify it (Lychnis coronaria 'Blood
Red'). Congratulations! "banboz" will be contacted via
email to receive his/her gift certificate, and for the rest of
you, our August POTM contest is online, click here,
and good luck!
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7/21/05 :: Still going strong ::
W.W.
is still going strong with fresh annuals and perennials all summer
long. Check out our 'What's blooming' pages (links to the left),
and see what is in bloom right now. Better yet, stop by and see
what we have to offer... you'll be glad you did!
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7/9/05 :: June mailing list prize winner announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with
our catalog this past spring. Our June coupon was good for a FREE plant valued
up to $5.99 with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we
recently drew a winner, and that person will receive a $100 gift certificate
to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner this month is ::
Judy
Hildreth :: Jenison
Congratulations,
Judy, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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7/1/05 :: June Perennial of the Month ::
"Sheila"
has again returned as our Perennial of the Month winner, beating
out numerous correct (and incorrect) guesses. Congratulations! She
will be contacted via email to claim her gift certificate. The
correct answer for June was Salvia argentea. Another fairly easy
POTM contest is online now for July, click here
to check it out!
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6/28/05 :: New photos added ::
We
usually update our website with new "What's Blooming"
photos every 7-10 days or so. But with the latest heat wave,
plants blooming in our store and garden center have not lasted as
long as they normally do. Some perennials which usually bloom 6
weeks or more lasted only 3 weeks this year. Due to this, it was
difficult to get some updated photos because with temps
consistently in the 90's, plants never really seemed "in
their prime." No worries, we now have another updated batch
of photos ready for you to view. We hope the temps cool off a
little so that the plants last longer and so that the
photos on our site are representative of what you will find when
you visit W.W.. Click here
to see our display garden photos, and click here
to view our garden center photos. Enjoy!
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6/8/05 :: May mailing list prize winner announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with
our catalog this past spring. Our May coupon was good for a $3.99 flat of
annuals (reg. $9.19) with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we
recently drew a winner, and that person will receive a $100 gift certificate
to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner this month is ::
Sue
Andreen :: Tustin
Congratulations,
Sue, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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6/1/05 :: May Perennial of the Month ::
Another
easy Perennial of the Month contest this past month, as May's POTM garnered
more correct entries than ever before. But the first person to correctly
guess it was "mmw_bfly", and he/she will be contacted via email to
claim his/her gift certificate. (The correct answer was Verbascum phoeniceum
'Jackie.') June's POTM is online now, and it should be another easy one.
Check it out, click here!
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5/26/05 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::
We
will be open on Monday, May 30, from 9am to 6pm. Again, these hours are the
result of countless customer requests and is not intended to dishonor the intention of
this special day. We pay tribute to all of those who have served both past and
present, and we hope you all have a great holiday weekend!
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5/13/05 :: April mailing list prize winner announced ::
For
our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with
our catalog this past spring. Our April coupon was good for free fertilizer
(valued at $3.99) with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we
recently drew a winner, and that person will receive a $100 gift certificate
to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner is ::
Gail
Diemer :: Byron Center
Congratulations,
Gail, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!
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5/1/05 :: April Perennial of the Month ::
Unlike
the previous month(s), April's POTM was an easy one. Many correct entries
were submitted, with "michygander" being the first to identify it
as Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander.' Thank you to all who participated, and
congratulations to "michygander" who will be notified of his/her
gift certificate prize via email. Another POTM is now beginning, and it
should be another easy one. Good luck, click here!
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5/1/05 :: May hours ::
May
hours have been announced: W.W.'s retail garden center will be open Monday-Friday
9am-9pm, Saturdays 9am-8pm, and closed Sundays. There will also be
special extended hours on May 7 for Mother's Day, with that day
being open 8am-9pm.
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4/21/05 :: Spring Opening prize winners announced ::
The following names are the winners of the various prizes given away this
past weekend. Thank you to the sponsors who graciously contributed to our prizes, thank you to all of our customers who
participated, and congratulations to the winners!
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Night Loft Deluxe accommodations at
Double
JJ Ranch & Golf Resort plus
18
holes golf and cart for two:
Darla
Haan :: Hudsonville
$100
gift card to Baker Book House:
Peter
VanderVeen :: Grand Rapids
$25
gift certificates to G.B. Russo & Son:
Greg
Bauer :: Jenison
Carolyn
Koepke
:: Grand Rapids
Karen
Langenbach :: Hudsonville
Brian
Snedden
:: Hudsonville
$25
gift certificates to W.W. Greenhouses:
Theresa
Bauman :: Hudsonville
Barb
Bazan
:: Jenison
Barb
Kiekover :: Hudsonville
Lorie
Murray
:: Hudsonville
$15
gift certificates to Auto-Lab:
Linda
Barz :: Zeeland
Vonnie
Bouwkamp
:: Zeeland
Charlene
Horling :: Hudsonville
Bill
Kalman :: Holland
Kelly
Leatherman :: Jenison
Andrea
Lobert
:: Spring Lake
Mike
Manciu :: Grand Rapids
Shirley
Meekhof :: Grandville
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4/20/05 :: 2005 Spring Opening a huge success ::
Our
20th season has officially begun, and we had a great time with all
of our customers again this past weekend. We were blessed with
perfect weather for the second year in a row, and we were able to
meet many new customers as well as get reacquainted with our
regulars. Thank you to all who made our Spring Opening a success,
and congratulations in advance to our prize winners (who will be
announced here soon).
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4/20/05 :: FAQ pages updated ::
Our
'Plant Problems' and 'Plant Growing' FAQ pages have been updated. Check them out by using the navigation links to the
lower left. Tons of useful information and tips, and if there is a
question you think should be added, contact us here.
Enjoy!
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4/19/05 :: 'What's Blooming' pages updated ::
It
is time again for our 'What's Blooming' pages, and we have loads
of photos ready to be viewed. Click here
for photos of our retail store, and click here
for photos of our display gardens. These
pages will be updated regularly throughout the season, enjoy!
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4/15/05 :: IMPORTANT NOTICE : Incorrect phone number ::
It
has come to our attention that our phone number has been
incorrectly published in some 2005 edition phone books. If you
tried calling this wrong number (616.662.1782), you would have
been greeted by a creepy-sounding computer alarm system. Steps
have now been taken to assure that callers will be connected to
the correct number (616.669.0134). This problem was
out of our control, but we sincerely apologize for any
inconvenience this may have caused.
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4/15/05 :: April hours ::
In
April, W.W.'s retail garden center will be open Monday-Friday
9am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and closed Sundays.
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4/1/05 :: March Perennial of the Month ::
We
stumped everyone with our March POTM, it was Fallopia japonica. A new (and
much easier) POTM contest is underway, click here
to check it out!
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3/14/05 :: 2005 Perennial Catalogs sent out ::
Our
2005 Perennial Catalog has been sent out, and those on our mailing
list should be receiving them within 1-3 days. Once again a
reminder, the catalog is only a listing of what we
plan to start the 2005 season with... some varieties will be sold
out, and other varieties will be available which are not listed.
We printed some extra catalogs, so click here
if you still want one!
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3/11/05 :: Perennial Catalog is available online ::
We
have now placed our 2005 Perennial Catalog online, and you can
find it within the navigation bar at the left under the "Fun
Stuff" heading. Download, view, or print... and enjoy it for
future use! Be advised, the catalog is only a listing of what we
plan to start the 2005 season with. Some varieties will be sold
out, and other varieties will be available which are not listed.
You may always call or contact us by clicking here
for specific availability and pricing.
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3/4/05 :: 2005 Perennial Catalogs at printers ::
For
those of you who are waiting for this year's catalog from W.W.,
they are now at the printers and we hope to have them completed by
early next week for sending out. For those of you who are not
waiting for one, why not? Click here
to contact us and get your name on our confidential mailing list
before the catalogs are gone!
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3/1/05 :: 2005 Spring Opening dates announced ::
We
plan to begin our 20th year anniversary season on April 15 &
16. Look for our usual opening weekend discounts and specials,
along with many specials throughout the year. As we celebrate the
past 20 years with our customers, we look forward to serving you
in the next 20!
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3/1/05 :: February Perennial of the Month ::
Quite
a few entries, but again none were correct for our POTM contest. Our contest
will be held over for one more month and the gift certificate amount will
increase once more to $30. Click here
and show everyone how smart you are!
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2/2/05 :: New 'Contact Us' page ::
We
have revised our 'Contact Us' page to more conveniently provide
means of communications with W.W.. All contact information is
still displayed along with the addition of a request form which
was previously located on our 'Info/Plant Request' page (which has
now been removed). If you need to contact us or would like plant
info/availability, all the information you need is now in one
place, click here
to check it out.
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2/1/05 :: January Perennial of the Month ::
Nobody
was able to correctly identify the January Perennial of the Month. So, we
will keep it up for another month, with the gift certificate amount going
from $20 to $25. Click here to give it a try!
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1/18/05 :: Spam, email, and your requests to us ::
Being
able to communicate via email is an important, efficient, and
convenient tool for us and our customers. However, with the advent
of spam, many email providers and software packages are becoming
more adept at filtering email. This is a good thing. However, one
downside to this is that legitimate email is often filtered out or
never sent properly. So, we are advising all of our customers who
send us email, or submit any sort of requests through our online
forms, to please add our domain (wwgreenhouses.com) to your list
of accepted email senders/domains. This will ensure that our
responses to you are received properly on your end, and you can
continue to experience the top-notch service you have come to
expect from W.W.. Thank you!
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1/01/05 :: December Perennial of the Month ::
Only
one person came close to naming our December POTM, and it was
"iltkyao." The POTM was Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii',
but we would've taken just about anything relating to Aconitum.
Congratulations to "iltkyao," we will be contacting
him/her regarding his/her $20 gift certificate prize. We start off
the new year with another POTM, take your best shot by clicking here.
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12/16/04 :: Notice for pop-ups within our site ::
W.W.
has never utilized the annoying practice of pop-up advertising
within our site, causing unwanted windows to appear for
unsuspecting web users. However, we do have various links within
our site which will cause a new window/tab to open up, including
windows for photos, links to other legitimate websites, and for
our online shopping site. This is done so that the original window/tab
can be left open and the user can go back to it without losing
their place. Rest assured any windows that do open up are
legitimate, are not harmful to your computer, and are not in any
way spyware. Thankfully, most newer browser versions have the
ability to block or allow these pop-ups to appear. For best
functionality within wwgreenhouses.com, simply set your browser to
always accept pop-ups from W.W.. This will give you full access to
our site, while still maintaining online security for your usual
web browsing activities.
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12/01/04 :: November Perennial of the Month ::
An
easy one this past month with many correct entries. But the first
person to correctly identify our November POTM was
"retro6901" with the correct answer being Baptisia
australis. He/she will be contacted via email to receive his/her
$20 gift certificate, and the rest of you may try again this month
by clicking here.
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11/29/04 :: W.W. launches online shopping ::
W.W.
is now offering online shopping! After many seasons of talking
about it, we finally did it. We are getting started with just a
few varieties and one size pot, but we plan to expand as much as
we can in the coming seasons. Most of the work has been done
in-house to keep costs down for our customers, and we feel it will
be an excellent extension of our Hudsonville garden center.
This
will never replace our local Hudsonville store and the reputation
we have built there. However, it will ::
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enable customers located far away to purchase our plants.
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enable customers who live nearby the convenience of having plants
shipped to their door.
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make available quality plants, at an affordable price, without
bloated shipping costs... all of which are very uncommon when
buying plants online at other places.
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offer a comfortable, straight-forward, and quick way to order and
purchase plants. No logins, passwords, or worries about privacy,
with almost instantaneous customer service to assist you if
necessary.
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make available (upon customers' request) ANY of our plants to be
shipped, not just the ones listed online.
Complete
information about our shopping site can be found here.
Check it out, enjoy, and let us know how we can make it better!
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11/8/04 :: W.W. closed for 2004 ::
We
have closed our doors for the season, and plan to open again next
April. We would like to thank all of those who visited us this
season and supported us, and we look forward to another great year
in 2005! We will be updating our website frequently even in our
"off" months, so stop back often to see the new content.
Have a great winter!
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11/2/04 :: Website maintenance complete ::
We
have once again updated the look and feel of our website. Some
sections are not completed, but most everything is in place. We
hope to keep adding some new sections in the near future, so stay
tuned to further enhancements and features. Click here
to let us know what you think about our website, or if you
experience any problems. Enjoy!
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11/1/04 :: Website maintenance ::
In
the coming weeks, we will be updating the look and function of our
website. We hope to add a few new sections, and we are also
looking into offering online ordering and delivery of our quality
plants. Stay tuned, and please excuse any difficulties or
out-of-date information on our site until this process is
complete. Thank you!
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11/1/04 :: October Perennial of the Month ::
The
October POTM was first identified by "wddodger" as
Sisyrinchium bermudianum. Congratulations! Our November POTM is
already started, click here to
check it out.
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10/18/04 :: 2004 season winding down ::
With
only a few more weeks of useful planting season left, we are in the process of
closing. Our store will still be open for a week or two, and we have quite a
few plants available. Stop in and check us out!
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10/1/04 :: September Perennial of the Month ::
Congratulations
to "dockmasternewfs" for being the first to correctly identify our
September Perennial of the Month. The correct answer was Eryngium amethystinum
(Sea Holly), and for that, "masterdocknewfs" will receive a $20 gift
certificate. October's POTM contest is now online, and you can check it out here!
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9/1/04 :: August Perennial of the Month ::
August
is over and September is beginning, which means we have a new Perennial of the
Month winner. "bluedestiny85" was the first to correctly identify
out August POTM as Pulsatilla vulgaris. He/she will be contacted to receive
their $20 gift certificate. September's POTM is now
online, so take your best shot and click here!
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8/27/04 :: 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year ::
 The
PPA (Perennial Plant Association) chooses each year their Perennial Plant of
the Year. For 2005, Helleborus x hybridus (Hellebore, Lenten Rose) has been
chosen. As you may
know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities
exceeding those of most perennials. Helleborus x hybridus blooms in March or
April in our area, which makes it unique given our winter and spring climate.
Not many plants bloom during that time! Most Helleborus grow about 15-20"
tall, and feature nodding single and sometimes doubled flowers. There are
numerous species and cultivars recently introduced, with many colors including
pastel pinks and rose, maroons, chartreuse greens, light yellows, and white.
An added feature is that once established, Helleborus become very easy to
grow, are quite drought tolerant, and do not require any particular soil. Just
be sure to plant them in a shaded or partially shaded area. We at W.W.
are in the process of choosing the very best Helleborus varieties for
availability in 2005, so check back and see what you can do with the newest
Perennial Plant of the Year! (Previous POTY nominations can be found by
clicking here.)
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8/26/04 :: Team W.W. Pontiac in Off-Road Derby ::
After
a disappointing race last year, the W.W. Pontiac made some
improvement at this year's Off-Road Derby. Driver David Brouwer
coaxed the #41 car to a 3rd place finish in his first heat,
advancing to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, it became
apparent that the car was starting to run hot, and power was
lost... ending in a 5th place finish with no further advancement.
Much better results from last year, but crew chief Kevin Brouwer
is already thinking about changes in setup for next year. Good job
guys! [ PICTURES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]
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