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BEHIND THE SCENES ISSUE
GROW SUPPLY [NEIL BERNSTEIN] Roots Garden Supply in Portland was founded in 2006 and has been raising the standard for grow shops ever since. Owner Bernstein discovered his love of plants at a young age when he helped his father work on their elaborate flower and veggie garden at home with his meticulous green thumb. That love for plants continues as he helps growers of all levels at the well-stocked Portland shop. PROFILE by MATTHEW MEYERS | PHOTO by @BERMANPHOTOS
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ROOTS GARDEN SUPPLY
Roots Garden Supply stands out
because of their expert and experienced employees who have a diverse knowledge of growing. Bernstein works hard to limit employee turnover rates, so you can rely on seeing the same friendly helpful faces every time you stop by the shop. There’s only one employee that’s been with Roots for less than four years and some have been there over 10 years. No matter your grow problem, the staff at Roots can find a solution and help you out. Bernstein explained that adult-use legalization of Cannabis has affected his business. Around 50 percent of Root’s business is now OLCC licensed producers. As the surplus of growers and product continues to build, Roots is there to help their clients stay competitive with expert advice and economical pricing thanks to long-standing relationships with top suppliers.
6850 North Interstate Ave. Portland, OR 97217 RootsGardenSupply.com
A destination shop for more than a decade
ADVICER FOR...HOME GROWERS Have fun; try to make things easier by finding short finishing variety!
MEDICAL GROWERS...
Remember that you started this all. Never stop representing and progressing the medical potential for the plant!
RECREATIONAL PRODUCERS
In a market with oversupply and fixed buyers, the best 10 percent of product will sell first. Focus on quality over everything else.
THERE’S ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE THAT’S BEEN WITH ROOTS FOR LESS THAN FOUR YEARS; SOME HAVE BEEN THERE OVER 10.