ST. PAUL, Minn. - Poinsettias are the number one holiday plant sold in the United States. In Minnesota, every year 500,000 poinsettias are grown starting in the middle of the summer and hit their peak at this time of the year.
Linder's and Bachman's are joining forces to talk about the importance of buying local poinsettias. Together, the two families have been growing beautiful plants in this community for over 200 years! They both started growing their own poinsettia's around 60 years ago and now are responsible for growing 100,000 of the beautiful holiday plants.
Lil Linder and Dale Bachman thought it was important to come together and talk about the importance of buying local products. Research done by the Metro Independent Business Alliance shows that for every dollar spent locally, 68 cents is put back into the local economy.
The selection at both garden centers is amazing and the plants are cared for the moment they start growing here in Minnesota. Poinsettias do not travel well and are very sensitive to cold so buying them at a place that knows everything about them really does help with the longevity of your plant.
Good Luck....
Belinda and Bobby.
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