They might cost a little more but here are a couple reasons why you should support your local businesses:
Reason 1: The money stays in the area. They support local schools, community groups and often carry products that are better for the community and environment. Why? Because they live there too.
City Nursery is a funky, friendly, family-owned gem in central San Diego. They have art events where community members can exhibit for free. They have free seminars on composting, green roofing, cooking with herbs and more. They have a corral with farm animals, pond with koi and a play area. They make it fun for kids to just go an hang around while their parents check out the unique plants and trees. Everyone's welcome. Oh, and did I say they have a "dig your own worms" bin? Too cool.
Reason 2: They are your neighbors and you can build personal relationships that last for years, or hopefully, for a lifetime.
Last year when I was at the nursery I mentioned that I'd planted
pumpkins a little late and I was worried they wouldn't be ready in time for Halloween. Bill, the owner said, "Hey, give me your phone number and I'll call you when you need to plant them next year." OM Gosh! He did, he did. He left a message on my home phone, eight months later, reminding me to plant
my pumpkins. How cool is that? That's why I choose to spend my money at City Nursery on Euclid and Home Avenue in San Diego.
Rumor has it they are getting ready to stock Tilapia for home fish farming. Can't wait...project # 546 on the summer to-do list.
Save the date: October 25th is their giant pumpkin judging contest and local artist sale. While it's too late to plant your giant pumpkin seeds, there's still time to sign up to display your artistic wares. Even kids can sign up to sell their art at the event. Call the number on the website for more
information and we'll see ya there.
http://cityfarmersnursery.com/
E-mail me your favorite locally-owned business and share why you believe
it qualifies as an "Exemplary Community-Owned Partner."
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