A great many gardeners, including me, have missed Smith and Hawken's quality and unique products since their stores closed so suddenly. Remember how exciting it was when S & H opened their store at University Village? Hey, I did my part and more to keep that store in business - most of my garden furniture and many pots, lights and other garden details were purchased there.
Smith and Hawken items are back, if not their stores, with a debut of new products later this month at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show . All the furniture, tools and garden decor you'll see in the "ultimate potting shed" display at the show will be on sale at Target this spring.
This pitch comes at a cost to my conscience - as long as Target keeps making anti-gay political contributions I won't go near the place. But from Feb 23 to Feb 27, you can see Smith and Hawken goodies at the Flower and Garden Show. Don't expect to ever see their products on my blog in future, though, because I don't expect I'll hear from Target's publicist again after this post.
You can check out the entire S&H line by clicking here.
You tell 'em, sisterwoman! I've got your back.
Posted by: rosenatti | February 08, 2011 at 07:20 PM
Wait? Are you serious? Target is anti-gay rights? Are they stupid? Really? So so sad....I had no idea.
Posted by: Loree / danger garden | February 08, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Gardning is one of my favorite free time work... I think you have given me a right article.. The pictures are really wonderful and thanks for the great article...http://www.vivamagonline.com/index.php Good job!!!
Posted by: Garding tips | February 08, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Hi Loree,
Check out the Huffington Post article about Target's anti-gay donations here: www.huffingtonpost.com/.../target-homophobia-ceo-gre_n_660990.html
Or if you just Google "Target anti-gay political contributions" you'll find the whole hateful story.
Valerie
Posted by: valerie Easton | February 08, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Hey Valerie,
Just wanted to say I really enjoy your blogs, and was shocked by the Anti Gay political contributions. I am telling my friends and family as well because that is not acceptable..by any means..Thanks for the heads up.
One angry gay gardener!!
Posted by: Ted Kozlowski | February 09, 2011 at 09:33 AM
I don't care what Target carries, I can't shop at a place that promotes discrimination. Too bad, I love my S & H garden fork.
Posted by: Deirdre | February 09, 2011 at 11:06 AM
I stay away from Target for that reason. Thanks for spreading the word. Not even Smith & Hawken goodies can tempt me.
Posted by: kate | February 09, 2011 at 01:40 PM
PS it would be really nice if the Target rep would read this and respond here. Potential customers want to know what Target would have to say on the matter...
Posted by: kate | February 09, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Not much choice between Target and the Scott's Miracle Grow Co (former owner). And there's really no guarantee of the original quality.
Posted by: DariaW | February 11, 2011 at 12:15 PM