Pleasant View Gardens, D.S. Cole Growers Open House Set for August

Building on the success of more than two decades of open house events, Pleasant View Gardens and D.S. Cole Growers will open their doors to industry professionals for their annual Open House on Aug. 2.

“It sounds cliché, but after 22 years, we still get excited by all the opportunities this event affords attendees,” says Andy Huntington, national sales manager at Pleasant View Gardens. “Think about it. Where can you go to learn about all the wonderful introductions from Proven Winners, pick up new ideas on how to successfully grow and sell these outstanding plants, rub elbows with some of the industry’s top professionals, AND have a little fun? Precious few. Which is what makes this event so popular with growers from all over,” Huntington adds. 

This year, Pleasant View and Cole will be showcasing more annuals and recipes than ever before. Plus, the company will have hundreds of perennials, shrubs, and vegetables on display, including PVG’s own Savor Edibles & Fragrants, as well as the new Proven Harvest line of herbs, vegetables and fruit from Proven Winners.

D.S. Cole owner, Doug Cole, is equally excited. “Getting a chance to show everyone what’s coming next year is always a rush for us. Even more so when we’re featuring plants that many may not have seen at Spring Trials.”

Attendees will also be given the opportunity to vote on some of the plants and recipes that will be created and trialed in the coming year.

Open House guests also will be able to get answers to technical questions from staff experts, while networking with other industry pros. Free refreshments and a catered lunch also will be offered.

The 22^nd annual Open House runs from 9 a.m.until 3 p.m. on August 2, giving attendees a full day to tour and enjoy the gardens at Pleasant View and D.S. Cole — both of which are in Loudon, New Hampshire.

Chris Schlegel, head grower at D.S. Cole suggests adding a couple side trips for those attending this year’s Open House. “The coast is just a short drive away, and we’re surrounded by gorgeous mountains and lakes. Coming in for our Open House would be the perfect time to explore all that our state has to offer.”  

While the Pleasant View and D.S Cole Open House event is free, attendees are required to register in advance.

For more information, or to register, contact D.S. Cole Growers at 603.783.9561 or office@dscolegrowers.com or Pleasant View Gardens at 603.435.8361,  shanaf@pwpvg.com.