Thankfulness

The month of November and the Thanksgiving season bring up in many folks’ minds things and people for which they are thankful. I am no exception. I am thankful for wise and caring parents, grandparents, tíos and tías from whom I learned the value of education, hard work, honesty, and the importance of family. And I am thankful for my sons from whom I am learning to be an understanding Dad, and not just a father figure. (I am still working on this one!)

I could go on and on about so many other things and people that deserve my thanks in my private life, but for now, because this is primarily a magazine dedicated to subjects of interest to members of the Green Industry, we’ll try to focus on the people and activities for which I am thankful that are related to my business.

I am thankful for…

Our customers, some of whom have been buying from Landscape Warehouse for over 20 years. Their loyalty and friendship have been a key part of our continued growth even in tough economic times.

Our suppliers, whose products and services have remained of the highest quality in the industry, and who offer great value at affordable prices.

Our manufacturers reps, knowledgeable, friendly, dependable, and willing to participate in a variety of product showcase and educational events whenever we ask.

Our CLCA partners, who have attended our educational events, joined our family of customers, and have allowed us to promote our business by Sponsoring area chapter activities and programs.

Our employees, who are skilled professionals in their respective areas of our company. These hard-working men and women are trustworthy, knowledgeable, friendly, bilingual, and great to be around. As I have said before, they are family, as are so many of the people with whom we interact on a daily basis. They are the best.

I want to close by thanking God for giving me the health and the vision to run and grow a business in the greatest country in the world. Sure, it has its faults, but its faults are miniscule compared to the opportunities and freedoms America offers.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the staff at Landscape Warehouse.

– José Robles, owner, Landscape Warehouse