Happy New Year, Y'all!
If you have been following along on our newsletter prior to this, you may have noticed that we changed it up jussssst a bit. Literally, new year, new us. (wink)
This is the first newsletter of the new year, so we want to recap a bit from the crazy year we had in 2020. It started out like any “normal” year. Then, in March, I remember sitting in our hotel room at the Lubbock Home & Garden Show watching the craziness unfold on the television. We didn't know what to expect at that time, we just used plenty of hand sanitizer & didn't shake many hands. With little knowledge of how the following months would go, we began planning out how to keep our business up & running with limited human contact. We were extremely short staffed & unknowing what the following day would bring. I was 6 months pregnant & decided it was best that I stay home & answer phone calls because the employees were unable to answer due to large volumes of new gardeners needing assistance. We quickly learned that many decided that since they were unable to vacation, it would be beneficial to invest in their lawn & garden. The amount of plants that we grow in a normal year was not nearly enough to suffice. We were seeding vegetables, only to have them leaving the greenhouses days later. Our American made furniture went from 3 day lead times to 8 week lead times. We even closed on Mother's Day, which has never happened. 2020 was the 29th year of Panhandle Greenhouses, & without a doubt the most insane year, yet. But we survived with the support of our local friends & family.
All in all, we want to thank you all for sticking by us through each season. We are still learning & growing, while trying to find ways to exceed your expectations. We pray that 2021 is a year that everyone prospers & thrives. We also ask that you join us this year as we strive to grow the highest quality of plants, bring in unique & lasting patio furniture, & give the best customer service that you have come to know & love over the years.
