Press Releases

Seattle, January 16, 2003: The Garden Company recently announced the promotion of Kim Akers to Purchasing Manager. She will replace Florian Voss, who is retiring.

Kim Akers joined The Garden Company in March 1998 as a Landscape Technician and was promoted in July 1999 to Assistant Buyer, Carnivorous Plants. In February 2000 she was promoted to Division Head, Carnivorous Plants. She is a graduate of Washington State University and is a Certified Master Gardener.

 

The Garden Company opens new Seattle location

New owner offers convenience and specialized products

Seattle, September 23, 2002: The new owner of the popular local garden retailer, The Garden Company, has relocated the company headquarters to larger premises in a convenient Seattle suburb. The new location boasts 8000 square feet of retail and classroom space and 2.8 acres of planting space, including 4 specialized theme gardens.

Karen Berg purchased The Garden Company in July 2001, and recently completed negotiations to purchase the new space located on Oak Street. "We are excited about the new possibilities offered to our patrons, including our specialized aqua gardens and carnivorous plant display," says Ms. Berg.

The Garden Company’s new carnivorous plant garden features several of the world’s most dangerous plants. A source at the local Master Gardener Association reports a keen interest in these plants among homeowners, who have recently experienced an increase in the number of incidents involving coyotes and domestic pets.