MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Joli A. Hohenstein Phone: 217-454-0542 Main Phone: 760-944-7889 E-mail: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPRING PRODUCTION KEEPS ROLLING AT PLEASANT VIEW FIRE DOESN’T SLOW DOWN ORDERS, PLANTING Loudon, New Hampshire, January 24, 2010 — Spring production continues uninterrupted at Pleasant View Gardens, even in the wake of a fire that destroyed one of their oldest production greenhouses. “It’s business as usual; in fact we continue to take orders,” says Henry Huntington, President of Pleasant View Gardens. “With everything going on in the world, we’re blessed that this is just plants. As much of a disaster as this is, no one was hurt, and the damage was really minimal.” In fact, Pleasant View was able to salvage approximately 25% of the production space and will have it up and running within a couple of weeks. The fire stopped before it took out more greenhouses. “It’s amazing; where it connects to another greenhouse, the fire just stopped,” says Henry. The blaze broke out at the Loudon, New Hampshire, location in the early morning hours of January 21, affecting a 1-acre range that accounts for less than a tenth of Pleasant View’s total production. That still leaves nearly 11 acres of quality annuals, perennials, grasses and herbs, including the popular Proven Winners line—more than enough to fulfill both current and future orders. -more-
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MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Joli A. Hohenstein Phone: 217-454-0542 Main Phone: 760-944-7889 E-mail: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SPRING PRODUCTION KEEPS ROLLING AT PLEASANT VIEW
FIRE DOESN’T SLOW DOWN ORDERS, PLANTING
Loudon, New Hampshire, January 24, 2010 — Spring production continues uninterrupted at
Pleasant View Gardens, even in the wake of a fire that destroyed one of their oldest production
greenhouses.
“It’s business as usual; in fact we continue to take orders,” says Henry Huntington, President of
Pleasant View Gardens. “With everything going on in the world, we’re blessed that this is just plants.
As much of a disaster as this is, no one was hurt, and the damage was really minimal.”
In fact, Pleasant View was able to salvage approximately 25% of the production space and will have it
up and running within a couple of weeks. The fire stopped before it took out more greenhouses. “It’s
amazing; where it connects to another greenhouse, the fire just stopped,” says Henry.
The blaze broke out at the Loudon, New Hampshire, location in the early morning hours of January
21, affecting a 1-acre range that accounts for less than a tenth of Pleasant View’s total production.
That still leaves nearly 11 acres of quality annuals, perennials, grasses and herbs, including the
popular Proven Winners line—more than enough to fulfill both current and future orders.
-more-
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In addition, Pleasant View has opened an area not normally used for production to further ensure
continued supply. “This way we don’t have to outsource. We know we have great growers and great
technology here,” says Henry, “and we can keep everything in house so customers can be confident
they’re getting the finest Pleasant View product.”
Spring planting will continue uninterrupted, and customers can look forward to the gold standard
quality they expect from Pleasant View’s liners and finished products.
“The most important thing to us is that this won’t affect our customers, and they’ll see no bump in the
road,” says Henry. “We’ve received hundreds of messages from customers asking how they can help.
We’re so appreciative of their support, and look forward to serving their needs this spring.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Pleasant View is currently looking at options to rebuild
and plans to have new production in place by April 1.
For more information about Pleasant View or to place a spring order, visit PVG online at
www.pwpvg.com, or call Pleasant View Gardens at 603-435-8361.
About Pleasant View Gardens Founded in 1976, Pleasant View Gardens is based in Loudon, N.H., with additional growing facilities
in Pembroke, N.H. Dedicated to innovation for the horticulture industry, PVG has researched,
experimented with and grown millions of plants so that only the very healthiest and hardiest
assortments are available from PVG’s greenhouses. A founding member of Proven Winners, PVG is a
nationwide wholesale grower serving growers, nurseries, garden centers and retailers with only the
finest plant lines, including Proven Winners®, Proven Selections® and Cut & Grow Herbs®.
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