Gardentalk – Hardening annuals

“This is the part I like. I like planting stuff, tending the flowers, the field work, being outside in all weather,” said Ben Patterson, CBJ landscape maintenance supervisor who also manages a 10-person seasonal crew. “You can look back at the end of the day, see what’s been planted and you can see people enjoying it. It’s a little more rewarding than the office half of the job. The greenhouse is also really fun. We do about 16,000 annuals every year that grow from