2007 Releases

Press Release – For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Don Eberly, 404-574-2900, doneberly@eberlypr.com
Sally Credille, 404-574-2900, sallycredille@eberlypr.com

STEPABLES® Adds Canadian Grower, Steps Up Production in North America

Under a Foot Plant Company increases production and distribution of the STEPABLES® branded plants in Canada by adding Epic Plant Company to its association of growers.

March 8, 2007 – SALEM, Ore. – STEPABLES®, a plant brand and horticulture trade conglomerate made up of professional nursery growers in the United States and Canada, officially announced today that it has added Epic Plant Company to its alliance-based network, making it one of the largest plant providers in North America. The new addition brings about significant augmentation of production and distribution of the brand’s line of creeping perennials, making the plants now available at independent garden centers throughout the province of Ontario.

According to Mark Denee, president of Epic Plant Company, production will begin immediately with a selection of between 30-40 STEPABLES® varieties for the 2007 spring and summer seasons. Plans to boost production of additional varieties during 2008 are likely. Denee noted that Epic became part of the STEPABLES® consortium due to the solid position of the brand and rewarding opportunity to make the plants available to retailers and consumers throughout the east-central part of Canada.

“We are thrilled to have Epic join the STEPABLES® family of growers and look forward to working closely with them to support their independent garden center customers,” said Fran Hopkins,” president / CEO of STEPABLES®.

Independent garden center managers / owners and growers may contact STEPABLES® for additional information by logging onto the web at www.stepables.com.

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Notes to Reporters / Editors:

PHOTO ATTACHED / SUGGESTED CAPTION: STEPABLES® distinct foot-shaped tags make the plants easy to find at independent garden centers throughout the United States and now in Ontario.

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