Growing Dreams and Happiness:
A Decade at Top Tropicals
By Kristi VanBenschoten,
Top Tropicals Manager
"The purpose of agriculture is not the production of
food,
but the perfection of human beings"
- Masanoby Fukuoka -
Working with Top Tropicals for the past decade, I frequently hear
heartwarming comments from customers like, "Oh, wow,
this place is breathtaking," "You must adore working here," "Isn't it
marvelous to be in harmony with nature every day?"
The truth is, yes, all these sentiments hold true, and I genuinely
cherish every single one of these comments; however... If you were to inquire
about my most cherished aspect of working here, I would have to say that my
absolute favorite part is when a husband calls and says:
"My wife and I embarked on a honeymoon
five years ago, and we stumbled upon this exotic wonder called Helicona Lobster Claw. My wife was captivated by it. I would love to
surprise her with one for our upcoming anniversary. Do you happen to have
them?.."
...Or when a bereaved wife sends an email, expressing:
"My beloved husband recently departed, and
he held a deep affection for Gardenias. I wish to plant one in our front yard as a living tribute to
his memory. Could you kindly recommend one?..."
Or, it could be the heartwarming scene of a new father visiting with his
young son, exclaiming:
"I have a dream of creating a bountiful
food forest for my children with fruit and other
edibles. I want them to experience the enchantment of watching food grow
and to impart the wisdom of cultivating it. Can you guide me in this
endeavor?"
Or the passionate plant collector who has spent years on a quest to
acquire that one elusive
specimen, the final piece of their adored collection. We spare no effort in locating it, and when we succeed, it
fills me with an indescribable joy!
You see, here at Top Tropicals, we don't merely sell plants; we trade in
precious memories, lofty aspirations, and vivid visions for a brighter
future. We deal in dreams. These dreams are nurtured in pots with a touch
of fertile
soil and an abundance of love. This is the essence of what makes Top
Tropicals so special to me:
We Grow Happiness…
