3rd Annual Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House

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Watsonville, CA –The Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers are proud to present the 3rd Annual Monterey Bay Greenhouse Open House on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Participating farms will be opening their doors to the public and offering family friendly tours and activities between 10am and 4pm that day.

This one-day event will include several local nurseries and provide the public an opportunity to meet with local farmers and learn about the types of flowers, plants and produce that are grown locally. Farms will also make their products available directly to the public for purchase with proceeds donated to local area non-profits. Last year’s event hosted over 600 attendees and the grower participants donated over $5,000 to local area non-profits and created a sense of community that was worth repeating!

To receive regular updates leading up to the event, please follow us on Facebook and Twitter. For more information about the history of the event and this year’s participating farms, please visit our website, http://www.montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com. Please forward all press inquiries to Kathleen Williford at kwilliford@ccfc.org

2nd Annual Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House Raffle Winner!

Elizabeth of Salinas, CA. is the winner of the Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House Raffle! She will receive CA Grown product from each of the 2011 participants along with a bag of soil from Sun Land Garden Supply every month for a year. Congratulations Elizabeth! Thank you for attending the 2nd Annual Open House and we look forward to seeing you at next year’s Open House.

2nd Annual MBGG Open House Spotlight Series- Star Roses

Founded in 1897 as a retail mail order firm specializing in roses, The Conard-Pyle Co., has evolved from a wholesale container nursery to a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, perennials and woody plants, and introducing plants from other breeders around the world.

Visitors to Star Roses will have the opportunity to tour one of the tree trial sites where we conduct the selection of our future introductions.  The Director of Research will be on hand to answer questions though out the day.

Star Roses is located at 133 Hughes Rd., Watsonville, CA.  95076.

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This event is sponsored by the California Cut Flower Commission, Crop Production Services, Sun Land Garden Supply, Systems USA, American AgCredit, Growers Logistics, LLC., Know A California Farmer, K W Commercial Real Estate, Monterey County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Mountain Shore Inc., Pajaro Valley Chamber and Agriculture, Register Pajaronian, Robert Mann Packaging and Santa Cruz Sentinel.   Please forward all inquiries to Kathleen Williford at info@montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com.

2nd Annual MBGG Open House Spotlight Series- Rocket Farms

Rocket Farms is new to the Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House.  Rocket Farms has successfully created a balance of heritage and innovation.  With nine different growing locations and five million square feet produce potted orchids, poinsettias, herbs, and other specialty crops.

Tours of their greenhouse will educate visitors on various stages of orchid production. Classes will be taught on care and handling of orchids.  Potted orchids and herbs will be available for purchase.  Face painting is available to children.  Partial proceeds will be donated to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue.

Peace of Mind Dog Rescue will have dogs on site for pet adoptions between 11am – 3pm.

Rocket Farms is located at 360 Espinosa Rd., Salinas, CA.  93907.

To receive regular updates leading up to the event find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

This event is sponsored by the California Cut Flower Commission, Crop Production Services, Sun Land Garden Supply, Systems USA, American AgCredit, Growers Logistics, LLC., Know A California Farmer, K W Commercial Real Estate, Monterey County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Mountain Shore Inc., Pajaro Valley Chamber and Agriculture, Register Pajaronian, Robert Mann Packaging and Santa Cruz Sentinel.   Please forward all inquiries to Kathleen Williford at info@montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com.

California Pajarosa Grillin at 2nd Annual MBGG Open House 11am – 2:30pm

A BBQ lunch will be available for purchase at California Pajarosa from 11am – 2:30pm during the 2nd Annual MBGG Open House.

• Drinks- $1.00
• Chili Bowl- $2.00

Meals served with Potato Salad & Chips

• Hot Dogs- $3.00
• Hamburgers- $5.00
• Tri Tip Sandwich- $7.00

Be sure to visit our Tour Map page and start planning your Open House experience with a delicious lunch stop at California Pajarosa.

See you at the 2nd Annual Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House!

2nd Annual MBGG Open House Spotlight Series- Jacobs Farm

In 1980, founders Larry Jacobs and Sandra Belin began and based their family farm in Pescadero, CA.  Jacobs Farm produces over 60 varieties of organic herbs and edible flowers between nine coastal farm locations including their greenhouse facility located in Watsonville, CA.

Jacobs Farm is a founding participant of the Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open Houses.  Visitors will tour the successful concept of producing herbs in a greenhouse environment.  Children may pot an herb start, take home and add to your garden.  Jacobs Farm products will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks.

Jacobs Farm greenhouse facility is located at 481 San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA.  95076.

To receive regular updates leading up to the event find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

This event is sponsored by the California Cut Flower Commission, Crop Production Services, Sun Land Garden Supply, Systems USA, American AgCredit, Growers Logistics, LLC., Know A California Farmer, K W Commercial Real Estate, Monterey County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Mountain Shore Inc., Pajaro Valley Chamber and Agriculture, Register Pajaronian, Robert Mann Packaging and Santa Cruz Sentinel.   Please forward all inquiries to Kathleen Williford at info@montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com.

2nd Annual MBGG Open House Spotlight Series- California Floral Greens

California Floral Greens is a founding grower participant of the Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open Houses.  Continental Floral Greens purchased T. Larry Jones three years ago to found California Floral Greens.  The Everett family has supplied and serviced the floral industry for over 50 years and now grows the largest selection of floral green varieties in California.

Visitors will learn about unique and sustainable growing techniques practiced to produce fabulous ornamental greens.  Coloring activities will be available for children.  Bouquets of greens will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks.

California Floral Greens (CFG) is located at 321 San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA.  95076.

To receive regular updates leading up to the event find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

This event is sponsored by the California Cut Flower Commission, Crop Production Services, Sun Land Garden Supply, Systems USA, American AgCredit, Growers Logistics, LLC., Know A California Farmer, K W Commercial Real Estate, Monterey County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Mountain Shore Inc., Pajaro Valley Chamber and Agriculture, Register Pajaronian, Robert Mann Packaging and Santa Cruz Sentinel.   Please forward all inquiries to Kathleen Williford at info@montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com.

2nd Annual MBGG Open House- CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY….

Our Non-Profit Partners

In addition to opening their farm doors to the community, farms participating in the 2^nd Annual Monterey Bay Greenhouse Open House on Saturday, June 18, 2011 will be raising funds for local nonprofits.  Fresh from the farm flowers, edible herbs, plants, vegetables will all be available for purchase on this special day and the proceeds of these sales will be donated to local non-profits that participating farms have selected.  

The following list highlights the nonprofit organization that each farm is supporting that day:

California Floral Greens– Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks 

California Pajarosa–           Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

Jacobs Farm–                       Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

Kitayama Brothers–           Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

Rocket Farms–                     Peace of Mind Dog Rescue

Star Farms–                           Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

Succulent Gardens–           Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

 

This one-day event will include several local nurseries and provide the public an opportunity to meet with local farmers and learn about a wide variety of products ranging from cut flowers, potted plants, succulents, ornamental greens, and herbs.  Along with presenting the various stages of growing, the tours will touch on specific growing techniques, the importance of sustainability practices, water conservation & recycling and many more interesting topics.

Come and enjoy this day of fun and discovery to support our local nonprofit organizations!

Please find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

This event is sponsored by the California Cut Flower Commission, Crop Production Services, Sun Land Garden Supply, Systems USA, American AgCredit, Growers Logistics, LLC., Know A California Farmer, K W Commercial Real Estate, Monterey County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Mountain Shore Inc., Pajaro Valley Chamber and Agriculture, Register Pajaronian, Robert Mann Packaging and Santa Cruz Sentinel.   Please forward all inquiries to Kathleen Williford at info@montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com.

2nd Annual MBGG Open House Spotlight Series- California Pajarosa

Nestled against the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains you’ll find one of California’s premier rose growers. Founded in 1979 by John Furman and Alan Mitchell, California Pajarosa‘s 760,000 square feet of greenhouses were not only built by their employees, but produce over 150 varieties of hybrid tea, sweetheart, and spray roses.

California Pajarosa is a founding grower participant of the Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open Houses. Visitors will learn about hydroponic and sustainable growing techniques coupled with breath-taking beauty of greenhouses full of California Grown roses. After your tour, fresh from the greenhouse rose bouquets and a barbecue lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, and tri tip sandwiches are available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group.

California Pajarosa is located at 133 Hughes Road, Watsonville, CA. 95076.

To receive regular updates leading up to the event find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

This event is sponsored by the California Cut Flower Commission, Crop Production Services, Sun Land Garden Supply, Systems USA, American AgCredit, Growers Logistics, LLC., Know A California Farmer, K W Commercial Real Estate, Monterey County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Mountain Shore Inc., Pajaro Valley Chamber and Agriculture, Register Pajaronian, Robert Mann Packaging and Santa Cruz Sentinel.   Please forward all inquiries to Kathleen Williford at info@montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com.

Seven Local Nurseries Open Their Doors For the 2nd ANNUAL MONTEREY BAY GREENHOUSE GROWERS OPEN HOUSE

Watsonville, CA – May 17, 2011 The Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers are proud to present the 2^nd Annual Monterey Bay Greenhouse Open House on Saturday, June 18, 2011.  Participating farms will open their doors to the public and offer family-friendly tours and activities between 9am and 4pm that day.

This one-day event will include several local nurseries and provide the public an opportunity to meet with local farmers and learn about the types of flowers, plants and produce that are grown locally.

Participating greenhouse farms include:

California Floral Greens [cut greens]                                       www.cfgfloral.com

California Pajarosa [cut flowers]                                                www.pajarosa.com

Jacobs Farm [culinary herb & flowers]                                    www.jacobsfarm.com

Kitayama Brothers [cut flowers]                                                www.kbflowers.com

Rocket Farms [potted plants & herbs]                                    www.rocketfarms.com

Star Farms [cut flowers]                                                                www.starfarms.com

Succulent Gardens [succulent plants]                                     www.sgplants.com

These farms will showcase a wide variety of products ranging from cut flowers, potted plants, succulents, ornamental greens, and herbs.  Along with presenting the various stages of growing, the tours will touch on specific growing techniques, the importance of sustainability practices, water conservation & recycling and many more interesting topics.

Come and enjoy this day of fun and discovery with your whole family!  A variety of kid friendly activities have also been planned, including bouquet making, flower education activities, creating dish gardens, and coloring.  Fresh from the farm flowers, plants and vegetables will also be available for purchase, with proceeds of these sales being donated to local non-profits that have been selected by participating farms.

To receive regular updates, including a weekly grower showcase, leading up to the event or for more information and this year’s participating farms, please visit our website on regular basis or find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

This event is sponsored by the California Cut Flower Commission, Crop Production Services, Systems USA, American AgCredit, Growers Logistics, LLC., K W Commercial Real Estate, Monterey County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Mountain Shore Inc., Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, Register Pajaronian, Robert Mann Packaging and Santa Cruz Sentinel.   Please forward all press inquiries to Kathleen Williford at info@montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com.