Bonnie Plants, LLC

Last week, Bonnie Plants was honored to be a tour stop for the AAS Summer Summit! Many industry leaders were in attendance, and we enjoyed the opportunity to network and showcase our 106 years of gardening experience. All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, non-profit organization committed to bringing you award-winning flowers and vegetables. Learn more about AAS by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eJJFGQ_C

We welcomed our 2024 Summer Interns last week, and they hit the ground running! This week, our interns had a visit from Opelika Economic Development's Griffin O'Connor and Jonathan Woodard to learn about Fuel Alabama's Summer Internship Experience. In true Bonnie fashion, the meeting ended with a tour of our Summer Trial Garden!

We're thrilled to share that two members of the Bonnie Plants team have been selected for the Greenhouse Product News 2024 Forty Under 40 class! Huge congratulations to Elizabeth Henslee, our Business Intelligence Manager, and Travis Hammonds, our Central Regional Manager, for their outstanding achievements and exemplary leadership in the horticulture industry. Check out all the talented individuals who made it to the GPN Forty Under 40 Class here: https://lnkd.in/e_u63RH

The work of the Lord involves a myriad of tasks, all of which need many hands to make the work manageable, enjoyable, and enriching for the hands toiling. Thank you Earl Rembert, Jr. , Steve Dicks , Bonnie Plants, LLC for helping us eliminate food scarcity among our Veterans. Feeding those who served is the best way to thank them for their service. #offroadoutreach #Fayettevillenc #Veterans #military #organicgardening

🌸 🌱 SPRING HAS SPRUNG! 🌱 🌸 The Bonnie Plants corporate headquarters hosted our first blood drive through LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to celebrate the first day of spring! The BloodMobile showed up, and our associates showed out -- we doubled our original donation goal! Our associates are heroes... Thank you to the LifeSouth staff for their kindness and professionalism, and shoutout to the HR team for bringing the opportunity to save lives to our headquarters! How did you celebrate the first day of spring?

This week at corporate, we celebrated our roots with our second annual diversity breakfast! Everyone contributed breakfast items from their childhood and recounted the stories behind their favorite dishes. This event has brought us closer together as a team by sharing our love of food and gaining a greater understanding of our multi-cultural and diverse workplace. Thank you to Marjeane Glover and Carlota Lugo for heading up one of our favorite events of the year!

Last week marked the conclusion of our first-ever Bonnie Leadership Program at Bonnie Plants. Over the past six months, we had the privilege of hosting 26 participants from various corners of the country, representing diverse roles within Bonnie—ranging from Sales Reps and Station Managers to Office Managers, Area Sales Managers, and Corporate Staff. Collaborating with the faculty at Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education, the program centered around three pivotal areas: Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading the Bonnie Organization. As we wrapped up last week, participants showcased their Group Capstone Projects, addressing real-world opportunities within Bonnie, spanning Safety, Health & Wellness, Communication & Connectedness, and Continuous Improvement. Moreover, each participant shared their personal authentic leadership legacy/mission statement. Being pioneers in any endeavor is always noteworthy. The 26 associates comprising this inaugural class have proven to be an exceptional group, with each individual experiencing growth and transformation as both individuals and leaders throughout the past half-year. #letsgrowtogether Inaugural participants include: Samantha Askins, Mitch Baker, Tomás Bruderer MBA, MSF, Savannah Burgess, Mike Cawthon, Stephen Chapman, Tristan Collier, Kristi Downing, Wesley Edge, Blake Finlayson, Wesley Frazier, Morgan Fritze, Elizabeth Henslee, Chad Klopp, Jessi Menezes, Teresa Mossburg, Adam Nance, Jonathan Phinizee, Esmeralda Pozos, Kristen Richburg, Stuart Schley, Brandon Shierling, Ricardo Soto, Leigh Taylor, Rachel Terrill, Kenneth Watts

Petunia wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas before heading back to the North Pole! We've been celebrating all month long with the help of our office elf. Thank you, Petunia, for keeping us in the holiday spirit!

❄ Bonnie Plants is in the holiday mood, so we donated some food! ❄ We had remarkable success for our 2nd Annual Food Drive for the Food Bank Of East Alabama Inc! This year, with the help of our associates and J. A. Lett Construction Company, we contributed 577 pounds of dry and canned goods to support those in need within the Opelika area. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our HR team for coordinating the food drive!

🎁🎁🎁 'TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY!🎁🎁🎁 Bonnie Plants hosted our 2nd Annual Toys For Tots Drive through Lee County Sheriff's Office - Alabama and what a turnout! This year, with the help of our associates and J. A. Lett Construction Company, we donated over 100 toys to children in need around the Opelika area. Special thanks to our HR team for putting the drive together, and to our Opelika Fire Department for being a drop off location!