DO YOUR DUTY.

maria Zampini — October 1, 2012 In August I hit the big “5-0”. Depressing, yes; end of the world, no. While I hate to date myself, I recall as a child loving Kool-Aid and mixing up batches of it with my Mom. ‘Way back then it didn’t come in premixed containers; each flavor came in […]

NURSERY INSIGHT

maria Zampini — September 1, 2012 The games of the XXX Olympiad in London had more viewers than any other event in U.S. television history, and I was one of those 219.4 million viewers eager to watch. Ever since I was a little girl I’ve absolutely loved the Olympics! I’m glued to the TV to […]

INDEPENDENTS VS. THE BOXES

maria Zampini — July 1, 2012 Anyone who is acquainted with me knows I follow sports; more specifically, I’m a die-hard Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers and Indians fan. Neither the Cavaliers nor the Browns has ever won an NBA or NFL championship, and you have to go way back in the record books to find where […]

BRICKBATS AND BOUQUETS

maria Zampini — June 1, 2012 Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures in life that are most enjoyable. I’m one of those Type A personalities that rarely sits still but, I will admit to once in a while relaxing on the couch on a Sunday morning. I’m a creature of habit, so I like to watch […]

FACING UP TO FACEBOOK

maria Zampini — February 1, 2012 It’s a new year, and as every new year seems to be, it’s full of new obstacles as well as new opportunities. Social media was one of many challenging topics discussed in the Green Industry Leadership Summit held at the National Green Centre trade show in Kansas City in […]

ACCOUNTING FOR GOOD BUSINESS RELATIONS

maria Zampini — January 1, 2012 Trade shows are in full swing. We’re all a grippin’ and a grinnin’, as I call it. And while it is enjoyable to meet and greet old and new customers, we are all at trade shows for one or two basic reasons: to buy or sell product. Holiday and […]

NURSERY INSIGHT

maria Zampini — November 1, 2011 Have you ever had one of “those” days that are, well, just one of “those” days? That’s me as I attempt to write something worthwhile for you good folks to read. Just like you, I’m feeling overwhelmed with too much to do and not enough time to do everything. […]