Happy Thursday! PSA: This is your last full weekend before holiday break. If you aren't finished with all your gift lists and decorating projects, you might want to jingle a little faster. We, also, are wrapping up everything we can for our holiday break. It has been another fun and eventful year at FGS, and we will shut down from December 24 through January 2. If you see smoke, it's just everyone's tires squealing out of the driveway on December 23rd!

The other day, I walked out of my office to be greeted by Ryan. If you will notice, he may be the best dressed landscape crew member. He walked in with his stylish glasses and scarf; I was half expecting jazz music to be playing from his phone but alas, there wasn't any.

Ryan has been with us almost two years now. He began working at the Garden Center. He was always quick to help customers find what they needed and made the best recommendations. What started as a seasonal position turned into him moving to our Landscape Operations team. He is a gem, a complete and utter gem.

He doesn't mind getting dirty. He moves pallets around on the machine like he's been doing it forever. He identifies issues, handles swapping out those pesky warranty shrubs and is always smiling.

I asked Viridian and Jacks what their favorite thing about Ryan is, since they work with him the closest. They both immediately started sharing how much fun he is while unloading plants. He says the plant names with funny accents and some plant names trigger a song he randomly starts singing loud and proud! Who knew they were having so much fun. I'm kind of jealous and need to start helping.

If you see Ryan bopping around in the FGS box truck, blaring his Christmas music, just wave and honk your horn. I guarantee he will probably honk back! Then you can follow him to the Garden Center for your final shopping days and gifts. When you have the "hard to shop for" someone in your life, give a plant. Plants fix everything!

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If email newsletters aren't really your thing but you want to stay up-to-date on what's happening at FGS, join our text club! You can expect one text per week with exclusive offers, reminders about upcoming events and classes & workshops, and updates on discounts and new arrivals! You can opt out any time.

Sign up and receive a one-time use coupon for $10 off a $30+ purchase! Scan the QR code or text "FGS" to 833-429-0634 to opt in.

Merry Christmas! Tropical Tuesdays are back for December!

All indoor plants and succulents will be 10% off every Tuesday.

Thinking about purchasing a houseplant for a loved one this holiday season? Houseplants make excellent gifts, so you don't want to miss these discount days! Make sure to pick out a piece of pottery to complete your gift, and follow us on social media for our 2022 Holiday Gift Guides for more suggestions.

Fee is $25/person; includes a honey-sweetened, lavender lemonade mimosa

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We want to help you create the outdoor living space you've been dreaming about. Our in-house designers are ready to guide you through the process, and we have availability for installation after the New Year.

You'll be able to relax and enjoy your updated space this summer. Whether it's a patio, walkway, dry creek bed, retaining wall, firepit, raised garden beds, or something else, we're here to get it done and get it done right!

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