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November 27, 2009

Holiday Events at The Garden Factory

Filed under: Special Events! — Customer Service @ 4:22 pm

Check out our News and Events page for all the details on our Holiday Events this season. From our Holiday Train display to great Kids Activities!

Don’t miss our NEW Holiday Music & Dancing Light Show!!

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November 18, 2009

Sweet Potato VS Yam

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What’s the difference between a Sweet Potato and a Yam? Check it out at Cooks Illustrated.com

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November 17, 2009

Was There Really a Granny Smith? 9 Fruit & Veggie Origins

Filed under: Uncategorized — Customer Service @ 10:44 am

Check it out!

 Was There Really a Granny Smith? 9 Fruit & Veggie Origins

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October 16, 2009

Fall Family Fun Continues!!

Filed under: Special Events! — Customer Service @ 11:28 am

Fall Family Fun Continues!!

This weekend! Sat. 17th and Sun. 18th
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The George Hogan Traveling Band (Saturday only)
-Northwood Alpacas
-Gates Fire Department
-Gates Police Department
-Gates Ambulance
-David “Bippy” Boyer - Caricturist
-Paws and Purrs Animal Rescue
-The Castle NASCAR Racecar
-Pumpkin Paitning! You but the pumpkin and we supply the rest!

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October 15, 2009

Halloween Doggie Dress Up Day 2009!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Customer Service @ 11:22 am

Halloween Doggie Dress Up Day 2009!

All of us here at The Garden Factory had so much fun on Friday night with all of our customers and their pups all dressed up for Halloween! We would like to thank all our vendors, animal rescue groups and customers for helping us have such a great evening.

Big Dog Costume Contest Winners:
1st: Maggie, Stella and Lucy the Three Little Pigs
2nd: Tonka the Punk Rocker
3rd: Mickey the Frog

Small Dog Costume Contest Winners:
1st: Mindy the Princess
2nd: Bentley as Tiger Woofs
3rd: Mia the Pig

 Here are some pictures from the evening.
More picture can be viewed at our Facebook Page. Become a Fan Today!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rochester-NY/The-Garden-Factory/51914498140

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October 7, 2009

Adopt A Shelter Dog Month w/ Lollypop Farm!!!

Filed under: Special Events! — Customer Service @ 2:55 pm

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Come celebrate this month with Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester @ The Garden Factory!

Have you adopted from Lollypop? Would you like to share your story? We’ve got the perfect way to help you show off your wonderful pets. Come to The Garden Factory with your shelter dog to share your story and have your pictures taken. Lollypop Farm will publish your picture and story on their Flick page.

Oct 9th 4:30-7:00

Oct 10th & 11th 11:00 – 2:00pm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lollypopfarm

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“I love my shelter dog because he is sweet and playful.”

October 6, 2009

Fall Family Fun Oct 10th, 11th & 12th

Filed under: Special Events! — Customer Service @ 10:07 am

Fall Family Fun Oct 10th, 11th & 12th!! That includes Columbus Day!

Saturday, Oct 10th
 -George Hogan Traveling Band

Saturday, Oct 10th & Sunday Oct 12th
  -Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester “Adopt a Dog Month” Promotion

Saturday, Oct 10th, Sunday, Oct. 11th & Monday -Columbus Day- Oct 12th
  -David ‘Bippy’ Boyer Caricaturist
  -Animal Service League
  -Outback Alpacas
  -Phil and Sammy the Parrot (weathter permitting)

 

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September 25, 2009

2nd Annual Halloween Doggie Dress Up Day!

Filed under: Special Events! — Customer Service @ 11:02 am

FREE! No Admission!

Friday October 9th
4:30pm - 7:00pm

-Free “Doggie” Bag
-Free Refreshments and Drinks
-Professional Photographer ($12 for a matted 5 x 7 picture)
-Meet animal rescue groups and merchandisers
-Costume Contest with prizes for big and small dogs @ 6:00
-Bobbing For Hot Dogs
-Sneak Preview of The Garden Factory’s new Pet Boutique coming Spring 2010!
-Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester “Adopt a dog Month” Promotion

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Bobbing for hot dogs Mia and Coco-1st place! Tara and her pirate family!

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September 22, 2009

Fall Family Fun Weekends in October Start Oct 3rd!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Customer Service @ 12:20 pm

-Games, Rides, Arts, Crafts, Pumpkin Patch, Concession stand  and more!
-Kids who come in costume get a free Trick-Or-Treat Bag!
-Rain or Shine, indoors, handicap accessible.

Tickets for games and rides are $0.50 each or 25 for $10

New Kids Egyptian Fun House!!!

Saturday Oct 3rd
  
Fireman Dan and Firetruck 12:30 - 1:30
   
Dave ‘Bippy’ Boyer Characturist
  
Animal Service
  
George Hogan Traveling Band

Sunday Oct 4th
  
Northwood Alpacas
  
Dave ‘Bippy’ Boyer Characturist
  
Animal Service League

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June 3, 2009

Enter to win two 4-day passes to the NASCAR Sprint Cup series at Watkins Glen!

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Enter to win two 4-day passes to the NASCAR Sprint Cup series at Watkins Glen!

One winner from online entrants will be chosen to win a set of 2 (two) 4-day passes to the NASCAR Sprint Cup series at Watkins Glen, August 6-9, 2009.

Five additional winners will be chosen from entries received at The Garden Factory!

Enter here!

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