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Let me show you.

Let me get it for you.  

Where is your car?

I shop at Jericho Nursery for my gardening needs.  I have shopped there since I first arrived in the valley in 2005.  More recently, I also have the occasional opportunity to help a bit with the weekly newsletter, as was the case this week.  And, as usual, I shopped.

Why Jericho?  

I like it here!  The product selection is robust, the nursery is aesthetically pleasant AND artfully organized, which means that I can find what I need.  On the rare occasion that I don’t find what I need, I ask someone.  Anyone.  The answer?  “Let me get it for you.”

Sometimes, I know what I want and don’t know the common name.  “I bought it here last year.  It’s a really pretty hanging basket thing with pink flowers and round leaves.”  Not terribly specific, or scientific. Again, I ask someone.  The answer?  “Let me show you.”

On at least one occasion, I have visited without any specific need beyond a stroll through the current selection.  On one such visit, I found more than was likely to fit in my vehicle.  As I scratched my head over this predicament, I heard a voice.  “Where is your car?”  (Seriously?  Help to my CAR?!!)  So rare, and so appreciated.  

I have also wondered, “How do I treat this bug/fungus/disease?”   Easy fix.  Snip a sample, put it in a plastic bag, and bring it in for inspection and diagnosis.  This has NEVER failed!  I get a great product recommendation, advice about its application, and I depart with hope in my heart and a keen sense of relief.    

So, ask me again:  why Jericho?  Answer:  Why would I shop anywhere else?

Sandy Rea, Gardening Angel fan