There’s so many wonderful things happening at the Plantables warehouse each day. And we’d love to share Plantables with YOU! Come see the magic of our workers showing off their skills to help make the best Plantables products that they can. See the awesomeness of how we make the necessary modifications needed (e.g. adaptive equipment) to ensure that our workers experience success. And most importantly, witness the deep love and respect we feel toward each other. Plantables is truly a special place. To arrange a visit, please email us at
[email protected]. All of us look forward to seeing you!! - Jim & Karen & the Plantables Crew Worker Bee Spotlight Erica (center) with UW-River Falls students Hannah and Carissa If there was a “Sweetest Worker Award” at Plantables, it would definitely go to Erica. The minute she enters the warehouse her infectious smile and positive energy greets us all and it stays with her for her entire shift. Erica has been with us for almost two years and she has so many awesome talents. Lately she has been a part of our Birdseed Wreath team reading the secret recipe and adding the ingredients that makes our wreaths so special. Also we use her fantastic fine motor skills to help us with our packaging. We are so honored to have our sweet-sweet Erica be a part of the Plantables crew! The Wreath Project is Back for the Holidays! Who doesn’t love our Plantables birdseed wreaths? They are really cute, affordable, and the birds (and squirrels) just love them to boot!! But if you saw how the “Wreath Team” makes them, you would just melt. So stop at our warehouse, visit our online store , or stop in at one of the retailers listed below to pick up some wreaths up for your friends and family this holiday season!! Bee-Dazzling Facts white Photo credit Laurie Schneider Great News for Bees! Recently, Gov. Mark Dayton of Minnesota issued an executive order limiting certain pesticides that harm bees, a step advocates said positions the state as a leader in protecting pollinating insects critical to the nation's food supply. The class of insecticides known as neonicotinoids, or "neonics," is one of several factors that have been blamed for falling pollinator populations, along with parasites such as mites, diseases and poor nutrition. About one-third of the human diet comes from plants pollinated by insects, and honeybees do about 80 percent of that work. "We want to work cooperatively with user groups," Dayton said at a news conference. "We're not trying to ban anybody's practices or businesses, but there's a lot more we can do, all of us, more sensibly, with better awareness, to protect the pollinators." Save the Date! Come see us at one (or all) of these holiday craft shows: Nov. 18-20 - Victorian Christmas at the Historic Courthouse, Stillwater, MN, Fri. 6:30-9:00; Sat. 10-4; Sun 10-4 Nov. 19 - Hudson Tour of Homes Craft Show, Hudson House Hotel, 9-5:30 Nov. 19 - Green Gifts Fair, Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis, MN, 10-5 Dec. 3 - Hudson Holiday Boutique & Craft Sale, Hudson High School, 9-4 Dec. 3 - Sjoberg Open House and Art Sjo, 1108 Vine Street, Hudson Small business are a major contributor to the strength of local economies. Please visit and support these wonderful retailers that carry our products, on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 26) and throughout the year! The Purple Tree , Hudson, WI (wreaths, cards, Bee Bombs) The Bibelot Shops , St. Paul, MN (wreaths) Cardinal Corner , St. Paul, MN (wreaths) Fluegel's Farm, Garden & Pet , Rosemount, MN (wreaths) Fox Den Used Books , River Falls, WI (cards, Bee Bombs, wreaths) Garden Divas , River Falls, WI (wreaths, Bee Bombs) Lake Country Booksellers , White Bear Lake, MN (wreaths) Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Gift and Garden Store , Chaska, MN (wreaths) Moss Envy , Minneapolis, MN (wreaths) Sixth Chamber Used Books , St. Paul, MN (cards, Bee Bombs, wreaths) www.plantables.net
