A Note from
Scott and Marsha
Amanda
June 27, 2019
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Get a Peach Truck
, they said.
The
GEORGIA
Peach truck
, they said.
So get a peach truck we did. Back in January, Scott presented this idea and had visions of long lines waiting to buy Georgia peaches, peach bellinis, peach ice cream and all things peachy. We thought it was a great idea. I mean, who doesn't like the idea of fresh, juicy, mouth-watering peaches by the BOX, no less? So Scott reached out to the
Georgia Peach Truck
and got their attention. He tasked me (Amanda) with communicating and coordinating the event. But then, a few weeks before the event was to take place, Scott and Marsha dropped the bomb.
Oh. We're not going to be here
, they said.
We're going to be sitting on the beach, sipping mimosas
, they said.
You will be fine
, they said.
And really, we had no idea whether it would be fine or not. While no one deserves a vacation more than Scott and Marsha, I was not quite sure we could pull it off without them. The owner of the Peach Truck told me they usually don't have a great turn out in NC and SC, so he wasn't sure what we should expect. Well, being who we are at FGS, we decided to do all we could to let people know the truck was coming. We put a big sign out by our intersection, we promoted it on social media, we put little signs out on nearby main roads, and we told ALL our friends. And come they did.
While Scott and Marsha were sitting on the beach sipping mimosas, the people came by the car load. And they kept coming. I am not going to lie. We were a little panicked (all the while is Marsha texting and Snap Chatting me about how panicked THEY were--apparently Scott played Big Brother and was watching the cars roll in on the video feed from his phone). When the peach truck driver arrived, he was wide-eyed and (although calm), I could tell also a little panicked. He had never seen a turn out like this in NC or SC before. But he started selling peaches. Box after box after box. People were sipping peach bellinis, munching on hot dogs, and eating creamy
homemade peach ice cream from Andia's
, so everyone was happy, even while standing in line. We were honestly afraid he was going to sell out of peaches!! But he didn't. We, however, did sell out of peach bellinis and peach ice cream. And the Garden Center sold tons of plants! It was amazing!!
This was one of those times I was so proud to be a part of the FGS team. Debbi directed the peach line, Doug directed traffic, the Gnome and Hannah cooked and handed out hot dogs, and Nathan and Sean carried LOTS of boxes of peaches to cars. Even though it was a bit of madness, we just rolled with the peaches. ;) Everyone pitched in to make the day a great success. And GUESS WHAT?! We're gonna do it again!
Mark your calendars for July 19 at 5PM.
The truck will roll in, and we'll be ready with the grill fired up, peach bellinis, and (hopefully) homemade peach ice cream. Oh. And PEACHES. LOTS of PEACHES!
And guess where Scott and Marsha will be? At the mountains before the craziness of fall! And they are very upset to be missing it again...so they say ;) True story...til next time, friends!
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TROPICAL TUESDAYS ARE BACK!
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Starting
Tuesday, July 2
, we will have
Tropical Tuesday
every Tuesday in July and August! Tropical Tuesday is the perfect opportunity to fill your home with houseplants for less! All of our houseplants are
10% OFF
every Tuesday in July and August.
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NEW!! KIDS EVENTS AT THE GARDEN CENTER
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Starting
Tuesday, July 9
, we will have weekly events just for kids! July 9 is all about how bees are pollinators. Kids will learn more about bees, make a craft, enjoy a snack, and take a garden walk looking for pollinators! Registration is required. Go to
www.fgsdurham.com/kidsevents
for more information and to register!
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NEW ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS
We just got in a fresh batch of annuals and perennials. Need to add a splash of color to that empty spot in your garden? Or maybe you have a container that needs just a little more "fill". And let's be honest, do you really NEED a reason to plant more flowers? We think not. Come check out the fresh selection!
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GREEN GIANT ARBORVITAE
You have seen these beautiful evergreens all over our area. Green Giant Arborvitae are aptly named for their size. They grow very quickly and will grow to 50' or 60' tall and 12' to 20' wide. This makes them the perfect tree to use for screening and privacy.
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CHINDO VIBURNUM
Chindo Viburnum is a fast-growing shrub that is perfect for screening and privacy. The green and red waxy foliage is beautiful all year long. It is resistant to hungry deer and can be used in a hedge or simply as a large specimen plant. They can grow up to 12' tall!
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Instagram
and
Facebook
to keep you up to speed with the latest information about what we are up to, what's in stock, or all the fun we're having!
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For Garden's Sake | 919.484.9759| www.fgsdurham.com
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