2007 a good year ?
Dec 14th, 2007 by Peter Donegan MI Hort
Our year started with preparations for Bloom 2007. The nicer part of the horticultural business built with some superb help, but no sponsor! With a business to keep afloat and 9 full time staff on the payroll - this is where the horticultural business become really exciting - but so very real and also where some of the pictures will show quite large bags under my eyes! Absolute madness but… I loved every second of it.
On the same day we received Silver medal in the large garden category we won another award & entered the top 50 companies to operate through use of the Irish language.
07 also saw David Milner come on board as landscape manager. His first project was the award winning gardens of Brackenstown. House. It is, possibly, rarely said, but I am priveliged to work with such a fine team of likeminded gentlemen [and Sara of course!] all who strive for the highest standards of excellence. I thank you for your patience?!! This year also saw [as part of his contract agreement] young Eddie Sweeney begin his horticultural education in Blanchardstown IT. A very proud day for all. Eddie is due to qualify in June 08.
With all things in life it can be made easier; Not less work, just less complex. To this an ‘ode’ must be paid to the clients we have worked with this year. From my heart I thank you sincerely for your understanding and also for the absolute pleasure it was to work with you on your designs, gardens and projects.
2007 however could not forget a most memorable trip to South Africa with The Niall Mellon Township. From my 4 year old niece Lilly [who gave me her pocket money] to the finest colleagues & clients; you all made this possible and I thank you once again for your generosity, understanding and thoughtfulness. It is an event I will never forget made even greater by the good friends and many people who also chose to do great things with their time to help others.
A good year? on one hand no business is ever an easy journey I suppose… but for the people I have had the pleasure to shake hands with this year; for those who stood taller by my side [DG/GC/DK] when life threw and odd one my way…one should really say it was a great year.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh. Nollaig Shona duit. Slán agus beannacht.
