After almost 26 years at Gardener's Supply, Pat Bates will be remembered for many things. To some people, she was the one who always raised her hand with a question at the annual meeting. Others will remember her as a champion for employee-ownership. To me, she is the one who reminded us that together, we can make a difference — no matter how busy we are.
Over the years, Pat has been part of the team that collects donations for the local food shelf. All we had to do was bring in a can of beans, Read more [...] 
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After almost 26 years at Gardener's Supply, Pat Bates will be remembered for many things. To some people, she was the one who always raised her hand with a question at the annual meeting. Others will remember her as a champion for employee-ownership. To me, she is the one who reminded us that together, we can make a difference — no matter how busy we are.
Over the years, Pat has been part of the team that collects donations for the local food shelf. All we had to do was bring in a can of beans, Read more [...] 
As we approach Thanksgiving 2012 in Vermont, we are especially thankful to have been spared the fury of Superstorm Sandy. Our thoughts are with those who were not. The storm has produced so much suffering that it's hard to know how you can help.
Like many companies at this time of year, we raise money and gather food for those who need it. Through this year's turkey drive, employees donated 132 turkeys for needy Vermonters, thanks to employee Erin Kirkpatrick, who organizes the drive.
The team 
For 65 years, Green Chimneys School in Brewster, NY, has helped special-needs children find a place — in learning and in life — through the wonders of the natural world. The internationally recognized school was recently awarded a $5,000 grant as winner of the Green Education Foundation's 2012 Green Thumb Challenge.
The team at Green Chimneys uses organic gardening to reach vulnerable students, helping them build self-esteem and life skills. They believe gardening nourishes the bodies, minds 
Here at Gardener's Supply, we enjoy giving back to our Vermont community by doing business with local merchants. When searching for a traditional, handmade fruitcake to feature in our Holiday 2012 catalog, we didn't have to look far for the perfect partner: Bien Fait Cakes, an artisanal bakery in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Bien Fait's delicious, all-natural Bourbon Fruitcake tastes good and does good, too: The company is an L3C corporation and 100 percent of its profits benefit Wonder and Wisdom, 
If you're looking for a houseplant that's a little different, consider a lavender plant. With proper care, this "living bouquet" offers months of fragrance and bloom indoors.
Start by placing your plant in a sunny south-facing window, where it will receive as much light as possible. In low light, growth may become weak and spindly and the plant will cease flowering. Rotate the pot weekly for uniform growth.
Ideal temperatures for indoor growth are 45 to 50 degrees F at night and 60 to 65 during