It has been a long recovery from the multiple hurricanes impacting the Florida Nursery industry in 2004 and 2005. Many nurseries have closed, others have only partially rebuilt while some are just now restocking new structures. Real estate values are driving more nurseries off the market. The good news is that availability is better now than at any other time this year. Everyone has one eye on the Tropics now, ready to take precautions. We know we are in an active cycle of storms and we know the impact on our nurseries can be huge. Keep these things in mind when planning purchasing. Don’t wait til the last minute and don’t guarantee delivery without a weather related disclaimer.

Spring 2006 was huge! Tremendous demand for House Plants and Tropical Patio Plants. Again in 2006 King’s solved transport problems for many by running our own trucks to many states. This program was very popular and will be continued all year and expanded next Spring. In spite of sky high fuel prices, our customers freight factor went down!

King’s also experienced a huge surge in our export business to Canada. Our ability to consolidate and provide one pickup, one phyto makes the difference. We look forward to seeing our friends at the Garden Expo in Toronto October 17-18, 2006. Our Caribbean business continues to grow as well with referrals generating most new customers.

Everyone is talking about our Custom Label program. Unsolicited testimonials are gratifying. It seems we have really struck a nerve. Our garden center customers are getting custom care labels for every plant we ship. The labels include their Company Name and Logo, Plant Name and Common Name, Care Info, and often retail prices and Barcodes. Our Interiorscape customers are even asking for labels with the plant name and ‘Born On’ date (ship date).

The nursery is filling with new production for Fall, Winter and Spring sales. Our weather is predictably hot and humid- just right for Tropicals.

King’s Foliage will be participating in many Trade Shows in the next 6 months including….

Landscape Ontario Garden Expo, Toronto Ontario Canada, October 17-18, 2006

Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition, Ft Lauderdale FL, Jan 18-20, 2007

Gulf States Horticultural Expo, Mobile AL, Feb 2-3, 2007

If you plan to attend any of these excellent Trade Shows, please come see us.

Call 1-800-855-KING (5464), FAX 305-245-1303 or E mail info@kingsfoliage.com for more information.