All of our greenhouses are up and running now. As far as product quality, it remains the same. We talked about buying a new truck last summer but put that off because of the energy prices. We had a little money to hold us through the rest of the year. Henry said he has no plans of closing if another bad winter hits the area.
Next year is supposed to be worse.
I don't see ourselves ever going out of business. Next winter's snow plowing contracts for Woodstream Nurseries Inc. are going to be more expensive. The service is a portion of the Clarence Center landscaping company's business, but rising fuel costs affected its overall bottom line. This year was tough for gasoline prices and diesel. The company's plant materials and hard goods are delivered in the spring and basic heat for its buildings affects every aspect of the business.