ArborFest 2009

Back in October, my coworker and I travelled to Boise, Virginia for an outdoor tradeshow. Located on the Blandy Experimental Farm/ State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce, VA, this outdoor show featured local nurseries, orchards and growers both local to Virgina and from all across the US. It was a great opportunity for Benner's Gardens and we loved being a part of the

two-day event! Everyone was so welcoming and excited to learn about our deer and dog fence products and discover how they could implement them into their own deer prevention and deterrant strategies arount their farms. Despite the fact that it was rainy and windy the first day, ArborFest 2009 turned out to be a fabulous opportunity and we can't wait to return next year!

Protect your Gardens from Deer this Winter!!!!

When the frosty kiss of Autumn
in the dark
Makes its mark
On the flowers, and the misty morning grieves
Over fallen leaves;
Then my olden garden, where the golden soil
Through the toil
Of a hundred years is mellow, rich, and deep,
Whispers in its sleep.
-Henry Van Dyke

No one can deny that autumn is definitely in full swing now. There is a definite crispness in the air and the trees are beginning to don their regal colors. As the thought of winter takes its place in the back of every gardener’s mind, it is time to think about how you will prepare your garden beds for winter. If you are worried about hungry local deer eating your dormant plants and flowers, take heart! There is a solution. Benner’s Gardens Temporary Winter Protection Kit is on sale now! Dubbed our “Victory Garden Kit”, it is complete with everything that you need to protect your landscape during the winter months. Then, when spring arrives, all you have to do is slide the posts out of the sleeve and roll the deer fence up! It’s that simple! Call today for more info…or click on the link below!
http://www.bennersgardens.com/seasonal-bed-protection.asp

The resident deer, wildlife and dog protection experts!

We at Benner's Gardens, love when our customers call us with questions! These questions range from how to put up a deer or dog fence the best possible way, to questions about keeping deer, rodents and other wildlife from eating valuable plants and vegetables. We pride ourselves with keeping up with current research and ideas in our field so that we can best answer and inform our customers. This summer, we have an intern on board, Max, who is focusing on just that...research! As he goes about his daily duties, we are constantly being amazed at the wealth of infomation on deer, dogs, gardening and other topics that is out there just waiting to be utilized and we can't wait to share it with you! Stay tuned to share in our constant learning experince.

2009 holds great things for Benners Gardens!

For many, the transition from the old year to the new can be a harrowing event. Contracts are due for renewal, bills start piling up… even remembering to write the correct year can be a hassle. But for Benners Gardens and Deer Fencers, the New Year holds great promise and excitement! As of December 31, 2008, Deer Fencers, the professional fence installation company associated with Benners Gardens, launched their very own website. A dream long in the making has now become a reality and both Benners Gardens and Deer Fencers are extremely excited about the prospect that this website holds. When customers visit www.DeerFencers.com they can now view at the click of a mouse, many of the various jobs that Deer Fencers has accomplished. Beautiful aluminum fences and gates, weather-proof vinyl options, and custom wood designs are just a few of the projects that Deer Fencers has to offer. The website also shows a variety of deer fence styles that will keep your yard deer-free and your landscape protected. If Deer Fencers has installed fence on your property, I would love to hear your feedback! Or, even better, send me a picture of your fence:)

Our debut at a dog show!!

On Saturday September 20th, 2008 my coworker Alison and I set up a booth promoting Benners Gardens and Best Friend Fence products at the Tails on the Trail hike in Warminster, Pa. This event, under the sponsorship of various companies and small businesses, is held annually to raise money for the Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc. (a 501c3 non-profit rescue organization). Beautiful Siberian Huskies roamed around the park with their owners and participated in events like the sled dog demonstration and an ice cream eating contest in addition to the hike. Other breeds of dogs could also participate.
Not only was this the debut appearance of Benners Gardens and Best Friend Fence products at a canine event, but it was also my first time working our booth at an event. Set-up was a little tricky as our booth is made for indoor conditions, but once we accommodated for the winds that were dancing across the field, we were good to go. We received a fair amount of interest in our products and it was exciting to demonstrate how our fence works. We were also surprised that many of the dog owners were interested in the fact that not only does ourBest Friend Fence work as a dog enclosure, but it also is a proven method of keeping deer out!!! All in all we were satisfied with the results of the day and I look forward to doing more dog events!

And the thread begins!!!

GREETINGS TO ALL!!
My name is Lauren Gallagher, and, as a recent graduate from Neumann College and the latest edition to the Benner's Gardens team, my interest and excitement about this company is constantly growing! I have spent the past couple of weeks learning about the logistics of the company and trying to grasp a basic understanding of our products. I have also devoted some time to conducting some research methods on our competition so that I not only have a better understanding of what is out there, but so I can also find potential new ways to reach out to our customers. It's a tedious task, but simultaneously very interesting and rewarding.
New Projects!
Some exciting projects are in the works now- we have a company newsletter that, in the very recent future, will be accessible both online and in print. Edited and design by yours truly, I welcome any comments, concerns, or submissions that you might have!!!! Basically, as you will soon be able to peruse for yourself, this newsletter is a lightly educational way to get a glimpse into the world of deer, dogs, fencing, and anything else that might be of interest. It was so much fun to create and I hope you all get the same degree of enjoyment out of reading it! There is even a coupon for Benner's Fence included:) Please don't hesitate to let me know how you feel about the publication- or anything else that is going on with our company or related fields. I am incredibly interested in what you all think!
Another neat little project that I have been working on with our commercial sales director, Betsy Seitchik, is a sort of outreach to landscapers, nurseries and societies specializing in native plants. Pennsylvania, along with the rest of the United States, is a wealth of natural resources. It would be a rewarding experience to be able offer help preserving our beautiful land in any way possible. At this point in time, we are tossing around thoughts on how we can help this cause- whether it be through the sale of our fence or other ideas. What do you think? Here's your chance...let me know! haha