New Wine Tags & Note Cards!
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These cute and colorful wine bottle tags are 4″ x 4″ and printed on our special handmade eco-friendly plantable seed paper and can be slipped over the top of your favorite wine bottle.
The back has an area to write “To” and “From” with Planting Instructions. There are two collections to choose from, The Good Friends Collection and the Grape Lovers Collection. Each package comes with three tags and sells for $6.95 per package.
We have also taken these two great collections and created a plantable set of note cards. They are a perfect gift for your wine loving friends or you can even add them to a special gift basket.
These plantable note card collections come in a box of 6 and include recycled paper envelopes. You can choose from any one of the six different designs or a variety pack to give you a little “sip” of them all. They sell for $16.95 per box.
Order some today to have on hand! Check out the full line.
Popular Blooming Box Now Available with a Butterfly!
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These elegant and eco-friendly boxes made from our special handmade plantable seed paper are great for holding small favors for parties, weddings or special events. Fill them with candy, jewelry, confetti or bird seed. We can even customize them with a band printed on recycled paper that wraps around the box with your special art or company logo. The plantable seed paper will sprout beautiful wildflowers when planted and watered. What a great way to remember a special occasion!
Plain boxes ship flat and can be easily folded into shape, and require no glue or staples. Our Blooming Box Garden Kit can also be ordered with the new butterfly design and can be customized with the bands.
DoubleTree Hotel Gives Sprouts! Garden in a Box to Local School Kids!
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- The DoubleTree Cookie visits the classroom.
- Julie Seay & her second grade class saying goodbye with chocolate chip cookie toys in hand.
The CARE committee of the DoubleTree Palm Beach Gardens Hotel and Executive Meeting Center sponsored a great event with local school kids - “Love Your Trees, Love Your Community, Love Your Earth” - held in conjunction with Earth Day and National Arbor Day.
“Julie Seay’s Second Grade class at Timber Trace Elementary School jumped at the chance to partake in the program and they had a BLAST doing so. So much so that they have re-signed with us for this coming Fall’s program,” said Michael McMahon, General Manager.
All the kids were treated to breakfast in the Executive Conference Center, followed by a tour by David Margolis, Director of Sales & Marketing. Later, Mayor David Levy was there to lend a hand in the planting of a Long Leaf Pine Tree.
Mayor Levy helps Brandon Nava plant a pine tree.
Every student received a Sprouts! Garden in a Box!
Each student received a pine tree and our exclusive “Garden in a Box” made of completely recycled materials, including the seeds that are embedded in the paper!
Sprouts! and Florida Classical Ballet Theatre Create Partnership
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Sprouts! is proud to help raise funds and awareness for Florida Classical Ballet Theatre through the sales of these beautiful custom Plantable Seed Paper note cards.
The Florida Classical Ballet Theatre, a non-profit ballet company committed to preserving the art of classical ballet, enriching our community through the beauty of ballet, and impacting young lives through the discipline of dance, partnered with Sprouts because they were looking for both an eco-friendly and unique fundraising program.
Sprouts collaborated with the Florida Classical Ballet Theatre to create exquisite custom Plantable Seed Paper note cards for their fundraiser. The note cards are available for purchase on Sprouts website. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the note cards will be donated to Florida Classical Ballet Theatre. For more information on Florida Classical Ballet Theatre, please visit www.fcbt.org.
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Is your charity or organization interested in starting a Green Fundraising campaign?
Sprouts offers unique and Eco-Friendly Fundraising Programs!
Contact us at info@sproutem.com or (561) 840-8089
Sprouts! and Seagull Industries for the Disabled Create Partnership
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As part of Sprouts mission to give back to the community by partnering with leading nonprofit and charitable organizations, we have teamed up with Seagull Industries to aid in their mission to serve mentally retarded and developmentally challenged individuals in Palm Beach County, Florida. Seagull, a private, non-profit organization strives to help their clients attain their greatest potential for a full, enriched life through a variety of educational, social, vocational and residential programs.
“We believe in the work Seagull does, as it impacts the quality of life for so many of our neighbors in Palm Beach County,” says Sharon Quercioli, Sprouts owner. “We are proud to work with Seagull to raise funds and awareness for their cause through the sales of our Plantable Seed Paper note cards featuring the beautiful artwork of their disabled clients.”
You can support Seagull Industries by purchasing plantable seed paper note cards from Sprouts website. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all the Sprouts products on this page will be donated to Seagull Industries. For more information on Seagull Industries and its services, please visit their website.
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Is your charity or organization interested in starting a Green Fundraising campaign?
Sprouts offers unique and Eco-Friendly Fundraising Programs!
Contact us at info@sproutem.com or (561) 840-8089
Office Depot Goes Green with Sprouts! for Earth Day 2010!
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There’s no better time than the present to Go Green! In observance of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the Office Depot Foundation turned to Sprouts! for a unique and environmentally friendly way to share their green message. Sprouts created a collection of four colorful bookmarks made from its Plantable Seed Paper for the Office Depot Foundation to distribute to the community.
Office Depot is known throughout the world as a company with a heart. Throughout their history, they have distinguished themselves through their support of charitable organizations and worthy causes on a local and national scale.
In honor of Earth Day, the Office Depot Foundation sponsored the Third Annual Nonprofits Going Green Contest sponsored by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties in South Florida. In addition, they are pleased to donate several thousand posters, which feature Keep America Beautiful’s Clean Sweep U.S.A. environmental education program, to the Kids In Need Foundation for distribution to teachers and students through its network of resource centers.
To learn more about The Office Depot Foundation and its mission to Listen, Learn, Care visit their website. Community volunteer opportunities are available at the Office Depot Foundations Caring Connection website.
Sprouts Specializes in custom marketing and promotional pieces for corporations, non-profits and charities. Call or email Sprouts for more information on its custom Plantable Seed Paper Products.
561.840.8089 – info@sproutem.com - www.sproutem.com
Where the Wildflowers Grow
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A Guide to Mother Natures Most Spectacular Wildflower Displays
Every spring Mother Nature paints her fields, meadows, mountains sides and deserts with vibrantly colored wildflowers. The blooms begin to peak their heads as early as March and continue to blossom through late fall. Winter weary people across the nation emerge from their homes and flock to the countryside to view the showy and abundant displays of color and bask in spring’s long awaited sunshine. Would you like to join them? Here is a list of some of Mother Nature’s best wildflower gardens.
Crested Butte - Colorado
The Wildflower Capital Colorado, Crested Butte is located in a remote valley high in the Rocky Mountains. Home to a week long Wildflower Festival every July, and surrounded by the Gunnison National Forest which boasts 1.2 million acres of wildflowers, Crested Butte is a wildflower lovers paradise.
Kaibab National Forest - Arizona
Located on the Colorado Plateau in Northern Arizona, Kaibab National Forest (elevation 3,000 - 10,418 feet) offers a magnificent display of wildflowers beginning in early March at lower elevations and peaking at higher elevations in April and mid May. Take a drive on the Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Scenic Byway to experience this unique area.
Cedar Breaks National Monument - Utah
Inaccessible from late Oct. through early May due to heavy snow, Cedar Breaks National Monument located near Cedar City in Southern Utah, host an abundant summer display of wildflowers. July visitors can escape the heat of Southern Utah’s lower elevations and experience lush alpine meadows and aspen forests. Cedar Breaks hosts an annual Wildflower Festival every July.
Hill Country Wildflower Trail - Texas
Located in central Texas, the Hill Country Wildflower Trail is made up of roads connecting the towns of Brownwood, Burnet, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Mason, and San Saba. Wildflowers, including the beautiful Bluebonnet bloom from March through May, peaking in mid April. Many of the towns along the trail host annual Wildflower Festivals. No visit to the area is complete without a trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin.
Roan Mountain State Park - Tennessee
Nestled among the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Roan Mountain is home to an awe-inspiring spring display of wildflowers including blooming Rhododendron. The community celebrates by holding an annual Rhododendron Festival every June. Visit the State Park and take a hike on one of its many trails to experience the wildflowers.
Wildflower gardening is not limited to Mother Nature. You can easily grow wildflowers in your garden or a windowsill pot. Local varieties of wildflower seeds can be harvested each fall and then replanted in your garden, or seeds can be purchased and planted. A unique way to start your wildflower garden is with Sprouts eco-friendly Plantable Seed Paper. “Our seed paper notecards, bookmarks, boxes and other products are embedded with a variety of easy to grow wildflower seeds,” says Sharon Quercioli, Sprouts owner and wildflower lover. “You simply plant them in soil, water them and watch as they bloom into a bouquet of colorful wildflowers.”
Visit Sprouts website to find out more about their unique product.
Eco-conscious Trends in Fundraising Sprouting up in the Community
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A growing number of organizations are replacing their current fundraising programs with new fundraisers that offer unique environmentally responsible products. This trend toward eco-conscious fundraising is sprouting up nationwide because it is an effective way to raise much-needed funds while spreading environmental awareness.
Many Greater West Palm Beach area non-profit organizations including North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce ArtiGras Art Education Fund, Grassy Waters Preserve, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and Hospice of Palm Beach have turned to eco-conscious companies such as Sprouts to help with eco-conscious fundraising needs. “Charities and non-profit organizations are faced with the reality of raising additional funds or cutting programs and services,” says Sprouts founder, Sharon Quercioli. “Sprouts is proud to offer an easy, fun and eco-conscious alternative to traditional fundraisers.”
Instead of using wasteful print catalogs, Sprouts and partnering organizations use a web-based approach to raising funds by selling Sprouts 100% recycled Plantable Seed Paper Greeting Cards. “The program is simple,” says Sharon. “We work with each organization to select existing Sprouts products or create a custom line of products that they wish to sell to supporters; then we create a personalized web page featuring the items. The organizations receive a portion of the proceeds from each sale placed on the website.”
In addition to Internet sales, Sprouts also assists organizations launch and publicize their fundraisers through special events and media outlets. Sprouts routinely takes part in local events including ArtiGras and TurtleFest by sells fundraiser items at exhibit booths and donating a portion of the proceeds to the organization. Sprouts also sends out press releases, utilizes online social networking and email marketing to help each fundraising campaign build momentum.
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Juno Beach Florida, carries a customized line of Sprouts Plantable Seed Paper Cards in its gift shop. “Visitors to our gift shop love the Sprouts cards featuring images of our rescued turtles, and the money we raise helps fund our operations,” says Tom Longo. “We are please to offer our supporters a unique environmentally friendly product.”
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Is your charity or organization interested in starting a Green Fundraising campaign?
Sprouts offers unique and Eco-Friendly Fundraising Programs!
Contact us at info@sproutem.com or (561) 840-8089
This article was published in 24/Seven Palm Beach North Digital Magazine.
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Wheatgrass ̶ Recipe for Healthy Living
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There are a multitude of health benefits from drinking wheatgrass juice, far too many to list them all, but here are just some of the many benefits: wheatgrass juice is a natural source of antioxidants, which helps repair damaged cells, rejuvenate aging cells, tighten loose and sagging skin. It’s also good for skin problems and improves complexion. Then again, wheatgrass juice increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure. In a nutshell, wheatgrass is one of the best things you can put in your body.
The best way to reap these benefits of this juice is to drink it on a frequent basis, but drinking the same old thing can get boring after a while. To overcome this dilemma Sprouts would like to share several recipes we enjoy to jazz-up your juice.
“California Dreamin” Wheatgrass Smoothie
- 1½ cups of water
- 2 servings of wheatgrass juice, shots, rounds or cubes
- 1 teaspoon of raw agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup
- 1 cup of baby spinach
- ½ cup of deveined kale
- 1 orange
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup of frozen peaches
Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or more. If desired, garnish with edible flowers for a little pizzazz!
Green Juice
- 3 stalks celery
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 5 fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 3-inch round wheatgrass
- water as needed
- Cut up celery and cucumber into chunks small enough to fit through your juicer
- Juice and dilute with water as necessary for texture and/or taste.
One of the best things about nature’s wonder grass is that it’s one of the easiest plants to grow yourself! In fact, Sprouts offers an easy to grow wheatgrass blooming box garden kit for just $4.95!
To find out more about ordering the wheatgrass blooming box garden kit, visit www.sproutem.com; email info@sproutem.com or call (561) 840-8089.
4 Green Gift Ideas that will Tickle Your Sweetheart Pink!
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As Valentine’s Day draws near, one question becomes quite clear, “What do I give to my beloved dear. Candy, jewelry, a new sweater or two - I need something special…something different…something new!”
Here are four gifts that are perfect for you!
1. Valentine’s Day Cards
These are no ordinary cards…when planted they grow flowers!
Sprouts unique Valentine’s Day Cards are printed on eco friendly plantable seed paper. Handmade from 100% recycled paper and embedded with flower seeds, when Sprouts cards are planted they grow flowers!
Visit our website or call 561-840-8089 to order!
2. Valentine Wish Sprouters
Share a message of love, friendship, hope, or joy with Valentine Wish Sprouters. Plantable Wish Sprouters are enjoyed by all.
Each Package contains 5 Wish Sprouters.
Visit our website or call 561-840-8089 to order!
3. Blooming Box Garden Kit
A growing gift for the gardener you love!
Sprouts Blooming Box Garden Kit contains one of our Heart Boxes as well as a coir pot, pieces of our paper to plant and soil pellets. All you add is water!
Visit our website or call 561-840-8089 to order!
4. Blooming Boxes
Deliver your loving sentiment with style! Sprouts elegant & eco- friendly boxes are made from plantable seed paper. They are perfectly sized to hold candy, jewelry, and small favors or gifts. Favor Boxes are sized to hold gift cards or business cards.
When the box is planted in soil, it naturally biodegrades and beautiful flowers grow - providing your loved one with a growing reminder of you!
Visit our website or call 561-840-8089 to order!
