 | Paying living wages to employees
reason We start employees at a minimum of $9/hr |
 | Contributing to local tax base
reason We support the local economy |
 | Employee benefits program
reason Paid vacation and bonuses |
 | Employee educational subsidies
reason Our employees have the opportunity to go through a certification process called certified plant professionals and/or the master gardener program. |
 | Recycling program
reason recycle aluminum cans and reuse planter pots |
 | Resource monitoring
reason We monitor 30 acres of irrigation piping to make sure there are no breakages or leaks that would waste water. |
 | Using local raw materials
reason We use Rocky Mountain Compost, a local business, for all of our compost needs. |
 | Using fuel efficient vehicles
reason We have a Ford Taurus that gets around 30 mpg, and fuel efficient four-wheelers to get around the property. |
 | Using organic products
reason We offer an organic deer repellant made from garlic. |
 | Conserving natural resources
reason Our drip irrigation system is on a timer to conserve water. We feature xeriscape plants that are drought tolerant and require very little water. |
 | Erosion prevention
reason To prevent erosion we plant trees and shrubs. |
 | Reducing paper use
reason We strive to use e-mail and web based communication as much as possible. |
 | Maintaining open space
reason Maintaining open space is the nature of our business, as we create beautiful outdoor spaces that provide natural habitat for animals. |
 | Conserving energy
reason We turn off all lights and appliances at the end of the day. We do not use air conditioning and we normally don't use lighting, just natural daylight. |
 | Donating to non-profits
reason We donate to many non-profits in our community with plants, gift certificates and our time to do speaking engagements. We also put on the fall festival that is free for the community and has lots of games and prizes. |
