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Feb 8, 2013 4:41 AM CST
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Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
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Just by chance, I just now clicked onto the HCG site and saw a new message!!! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

This is what it says!

Limited time offer.....

Pre-order your plants NOW, and save 20%

Use coupon code preorder20

Offer valid through Feb. 20, 2013

Didn't get an email yet from them, so I don't know if the new message was just put on or not.

Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
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Feb 8, 2013 10:35 AM CST
Name: Toni
Denver Metro (Zone 5a)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
Birds Garden Ideas: Master Level Salvias Garden Procrastinator Irises I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Charter ATP Member Xeriscape Region: Colorado Roses Cat Lover The WITWIT Badge
YAY!!!

Haven't gotten an email from them, but definitely checking it out.

Here's the link to HCG for lazy people like me. http://www.highcountrygardens....

BUT!! All their salvias are out of stock. Crying
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Feb 8, 2013 11:11 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Plant Identifier I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Avid Green Pages Reviewer
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Garden Ideas: Master Level Cat Lover Birds Region: Tennessee Echinacea
Same with the Agastaches. Shrug!
I garden for the pollinators.
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Feb 8, 2013 10:36 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
Echinacea Butterflies Tender Perennials Bee Lover Container Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
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When I posted the new thread late last night/early morning, I checked all the plants and most of them were still available.

Thanks for posting the link! In my excitement, I forgot it. *Blush*
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Feb 8, 2013 10:43 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
Echinacea Butterflies Tender Perennials Bee Lover Container Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Just clicked onto site and there's 9 different Agastaches still available.

Just noticed Phygelius rectus 'Cherry Ripe' is unavailable now. It was when I checked at 5:30am. http://www.highcountrygardens....

I noticed they still have 15 different Salvias still available.

What Agastaches and Salvias were you two talking about that are out of stock? Confused
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Feb 8, 2013 11:42 PM CST
Name: Toni
Denver Metro (Zone 5a)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
Birds Garden Ideas: Master Level Salvias Garden Procrastinator Irises I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Charter ATP Member Xeriscape Region: Colorado Roses Cat Lover The WITWIT Badge
They've changed the page.. before, this morning, everything was out of stock. They probably finally just updated their website to reflect the stuff that's available now.
Roses are one of my passions! Just opened, my Etsy shop (to fund my rose hobby)! http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tweet...
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Feb 8, 2013 11:45 PM CST
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Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
Echinacea Butterflies Tender Perennials Bee Lover Container Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Now I get it! Thumbs up

When I typed in the search box for a Salvia they offer, I got plants with 'out of stock'.

But I have clicked onto a plant "order box" and it goes in on my shopping cart. I did try to order more than one of a Salvia, but it stated there wasn't enough for me to have two.

We'll just have to wait a little more I guess.
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Feb 13, 2013 9:36 AM CST
Name: Teri
Mount Bethel, PA
Annuals Seed Starter Region: Pennsylvania Region: Northeast US Region: Mid-Atlantic Lilies
Hibiscus Echinacea I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Container Gardener Clematis Charter ATP Member
Just ordered 3 "Ava" from them. Thanks for the sale info.
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Feb 13, 2013 11:01 AM CST
Name: Toni
Denver Metro (Zone 5a)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
Birds Garden Ideas: Master Level Salvias Garden Procrastinator Irises I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Charter ATP Member Xeriscape Region: Colorado Roses Cat Lover The WITWIT Badge
I'm going to stop there on March 3rd I think on my way back home (going to NM to visit my folks) if I have time & energy. Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin
Roses are one of my passions! Just opened, my Etsy shop (to fund my rose hobby)! http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tweet...
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Feb 13, 2013 11:27 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
Echinacea Butterflies Tender Perennials Bee Lover Container Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Teri,

You'll love Lovey dubby 'Ava'! Lovey dubby Thumbs up

Toni,

You'll have to tell us about when you get home! I still don't think they're opening up the stores, but let us know about it! Thumbs up
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Feb 14, 2013 7:08 AM CST
Name: Teri
Mount Bethel, PA
Annuals Seed Starter Region: Pennsylvania Region: Northeast US Region: Mid-Atlantic Lilies
Hibiscus Echinacea I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Container Gardener Clematis Charter ATP Member
Can't wait to get them!! Can't wait for spring!!
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Feb 15, 2013 2:08 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
Echinacea Butterflies Tender Perennials Bee Lover Container Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
I just posted this today (recommendations feature on American Meadows regarding HCG). Read it on the Garden Watchdog on DG.

I just read today that American Meadows owns High Country Gardens. This is what I read....

In 2013, High Country Gardens is celebrating its 20th anniversary under new ownership. High Country is now owned by American Meadows, similar to High Country Gardens, a leader in direct-to-consumer gardening products. David Salman, High Country's founder, will continue as Chief Horticulturist and be focused on developing the innovative, eco-friendly and waterwise perennials that the brand is known for. Thank you for all of your loyalty and support.

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I've hoping that all the great service, plants and organic products that I've been getting from HCG since Spring 2005 will continue under the new ownership. HCG is in NM and AM is in VT. Hopefully, things will run smooth especially since they're so far apart.
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Feb 15, 2013 6:29 AM CST
Name: Teri
Mount Bethel, PA
Annuals Seed Starter Region: Pennsylvania Region: Northeast US Region: Mid-Atlantic Lilies
Hibiscus Echinacea I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Container Gardener Clematis Charter ATP Member
I just posted elsewhere that my credit card had American Meadows on it instead of High Country Gardens and I was NOT HAPPY.. Years ago I bought plants from Wesley Farms and I received all mushy rotten plants. Wesley changed its name to American Meadows and I definitely stayed away from them. Have I bought from the same awful outfit again???!!!
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Feb 15, 2013 10:10 AM CST
Name: Toni
Denver Metro (Zone 5a)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
Birds Garden Ideas: Master Level Salvias Garden Procrastinator Irises I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Charter ATP Member Xeriscape Region: Colorado Roses Cat Lover The WITWIT Badge
This would explain why all their websites for the local stores are down & I can't get anyone on the phone. I don't want to drive out of my way when I go through Santa Fe if they're not open...
Roses are one of my passions! Just opened, my Etsy shop (to fund my rose hobby)! http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tweet...
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Feb 15, 2013 10:15 AM CST
Name: Kermit Carter
Elk, California (Zone 9a)
Offering 400+ Salvias and counting
Butterflies Region: California Hummingbirder Salvias Garden Ideas: Level 1
Just as it is happening with airlines and food companies, mail order nurseries are consolidating into businesses focused on promotion rather than horticulture. We may be in the last days (years really) of small, family run operations. Scale brings with it cost savings that can be substantial, but all too often in this business also brings a different level of quality as far as the plants are concerned. He says, putting on his preaching hat: As consumers we need to be very careful these days, as the old companies we knew and loved are changed into something very different. This is the third mail order nursery in the last year that I am aware of that has changed management.
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Feb 15, 2013 10:28 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
Echinacea Butterflies Tender Perennials Bee Lover Container Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Teri,

I hadn't placed an order with the 'new' HCG yet and don't know when I will, but please let us know what the plants look like when you get them and how they grow and how they were packed/shipped. Did you order from HCG before, to know how to compare?
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Feb 15, 2013 10:45 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
Echinacea Butterflies Tender Perennials Bee Lover Container Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Kermit,

I hope you never close! Blinking Smiling

Wish I had found your company years ago before I started ordering your Salvias in 2011! Hurray! Thumbs up
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Feb 16, 2013 5:35 AM CST
Name: Teri
Mount Bethel, PA
Annuals Seed Starter Region: Pennsylvania Region: Northeast US Region: Mid-Atlantic Lilies
Hibiscus Echinacea I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Container Gardener Clematis Charter ATP Member
I've never ordered from them before and won't be getting any of the plants til mid May, but I'll try to remember to let you know the condition that they arrive in.
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Feb 16, 2013 7:34 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Region: United States of America Rabbit Keeper Hummingbirder Salvias Charter ATP Member Birds
Echinacea Butterflies Tender Perennials Bee Lover Container Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Ok and I'll do the same if and when I order from them. Thumbs up
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Feb 16, 2013 2:35 PM CST
Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)
Beekeeper Garden Art Hellebores Heucheras Hummingbirder Garden Procrastinator
Sedums Sempervivums Region: Tennessee Region: United States of America Ferns Echinacea
I will give them a chance still.

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