FoxFarm Blog

At FoxFarm we love getting retailer photos, and we wanted to share with you some beautiful ways a Garden Center merchandised our products and his success story.

Patrick Writes:

"Just wanted to tell you how much we like your products.  We made the big switch from miracle grow to foxfarm this spring and had great results. Some customers were kind of scared-off  by the change but most people really liked seeing something different than the green and yellow miracle.  And its a good fit for us because we are a vegetable farm and sell a lot of organic produce. My best seller by far was the soil conditioner.... I also had a lot of fun putting the small bags of plant specific fertilizers right in the plant displays. I put the tomato and veg. red bag right on the bench of tomato plants.  It worked really well!!  6 cases gone!!  I took a few pictures  I hope you like them....  Just wanted to say HI and thanks!!"

-Patrick

We say thanks as well Patrick for so much support.

Another Happy Frog Sighting

These photos are from Joann in Cleveland Ohio who wrote, "Imagine my surprise when I went to pick a tomato for my lunch and I found this little guy instead. I guess THIS "Happy Frog" enjoys the "Happy Frog" products as much as I do."

Come See Us at the 2010 Indoor Gardening Expo

Come Join Us! FoxFarm will have another exciting booth this year at the 2010 Indoor Gardening Expo at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, CA. July 24-25. Come meet some of the FoxFarm family as well as see our newest booth creation.

Another photo from one of our customers, Robin in Florida.

In her own words, "I am growing roses in my garden in Florida. One day when I went to cut the roses, I noticed a small frog living inside the center of the rose. When I examined it further, I noticed another frog nestled in the side of the pedals. The bright reddish/pink rose has very tight pedals. The frogs were very content living in the rose. At first the frog moved towards me when I was moved closer to the rose. Once the frog knew I was not going to hurt him, he settled back into the center of the rose. The frog in pedals just opened his eyes a bit and settled back. I took several pictures of the frogs and needless to say I did not cut those roses to put in my vase. I did tell all my friends that I am growing “froggy” roses."

It may be no coincidence that Happy Frogs and roses go well together.

Viva La Tierra!

We love getting pictures from our customers. This one was sent to us by Pete in Arizona.

Bowl for Kids' Sake 2010

FoxFarm participated in this years Bowl for Kids' Sake. Our team was able to raise $5,570 for North Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters. Thank you to everyone who donated and to this years participants.

If you couldn't tell, this years theme was Peace, Love, Rock-n-Bowl. 

A picture of the team before the event. Pictured from left to right: Tara McClure, Kristen "P-Nut" Thompson, Amber Saba, Courtney Arrington, and Misty Redner.

The FoxFarm crew participated again this year in the Perilous Plunge. A fundraiser for the Eureka Discovery Museum.


 

Pictured:  Misty Redner - Customer Service manager, Vicky Childs - Office Manager, Justin Thudium - Shipping, Curtis Clarke - Allan Flores - Customer Service, Dustyn and Kyla Huneke, children of Operations Manager Jason Huneke and Kaden Redner, son of Misty Redner, Jason Huneke - Operations Manager, Melissa Smith - Office Assistant, Alexis Colburn - Daughter of Heather Colburn National Sales/ Mrktg manager.

              

The Many Uses of Happy Frog Potting Soil

Happy Frog Potting soil has other uses it seems……including a warm napping place for other creatures besides frogs. Lilly the Cat from Brady’s Garden Center in Salida, Colorado enjoys midnight walks on the fence-top, a warm mouse with a side of cream, and a cozy nap inside a 100% Organic Bed, Happy Frog Potting Soil. Sweet Dreams Lilly, and thank you Brady’s for a great shot.

Meet Zinda Colburn, Employee of the Month for August

We're so pleased to welcome Zinda Colburn to the blog.  Each month we're asking our employees of the month to answer a few random questions, and she's up!  Here's Zinda:

How long have you worked at FoxFarm?

Since April 06

What do you do here?

I take care of our customers and add new ones.

What's the best part of your job?

Our amazing customers and staff

What's your own garden like?

Well, I travel 9 months of the year and I have no garden in America as I live in a motor home. When I am home in New Zealand my garden is 57 different Japanese Maples with NZ natives mixed in. In the past I have enjoyed a spectacular garden with exotic varieties from around the world. This is easy to do when you have a garden center!!

Do you have a favorite flower or plant?

Favorite flowers.... Oriental Lilies.  Favorite plant... Japanese Maples

What's the one FoxFarm product you can't live without?

Marine Cuisine by a mile

What's one thing people would be surprised to find out about you?

I am a skydiving videographer and a Grandma

What's your idea of a perfect day?

Today

What's your dream vacation?

Most of my life is a dream vacation

If you had to get a tattoo, what and where would it be?

The last one I got hurt real bad!!

What's one piece of technology you could live without?

Alarm clocks-- definitely alarm clocks

What's one piece of technology you COULDN'T live without?

Well, if we were living a thousand years ago we would live fine without most of it!!

Who would you most like to be seated next to-living or dead-on a cross-country flight?

My sweet husband

What's your favorite thing to do in Humboldt County?

Drink Tangerine Wheat at Lost Coast Brewery

What's one website you visit every day?

Do people visit websites everyday????

Name one beverage you absolutely couldn't do without.

I'm pretty sure we would die without water.

Meet Robert Ortiz, Employee of the Month

We're so pleased to introduce you to Robert Ortiz, FoxFarm's employee of the month. He's in the hot seat this month, answering a few questions so that you can get to know one of the many great people behind FoxFarm!  Here's Robert:

How long have you worked at FoxFarm?

I have been at FoxFarm for a year and four months.

What do you do here?

I bag soil and operate equipment.

What's the best part of your job?

Working with great people.

Do you have a favorite flower or plant?

I love red roses.

What's one thing people would be surprised to find out about you?

I'm very shy.

Name one beverage you absolutely couldn't do without.

I love my water.

What's one piece of technology you couldn't do without?

My car.