shop knowing that BIGS cares. "We like customers to always
know they can reach us with questions or concerns, and we
like to make sure there is always a familiar face in the store
when customers come in," said Ashley.
After six years of business and helping gardeners achieve their
goals of larger yields and higher-quality fruits, vegetables and
herbs, BIGS is stronger than ever. They have moved from their
original 1,400 sq.
ft. shop to a much
larger 7,600 sq. ft.
landmark in old
Bend. They now
have over 1,000
items in stock,
including lighting, environmental
controls, ventilation,
nutrients, growth
additives, fruiting and flowering additives, hydroponics systems,
soil and soilless mediums, garden tools, books and more. In
fact, BIGS is now the place to go for specialty garden products
in Bend, Oregan.
Last year, BIGS also started the Hydro Restore—the only
place in central Oregon to buy, sell and trade used equipment. They carry ballasts, hoods, bulbs, environmental
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controls, fans, hydroponic systems and more. Each item is
carefully checked before being placed on the shelf to make
sure customers are still getting the standard they are used to
getting from BIGS. The inventory is changing all the time and
it is a great way to upgrade your equipment or even to just get
started. Also, with the slow economic times, BIGS is thrilled to
be able to continue serving everyone.
BIGS is a community leader
and helps through donations to
the Boys and Girls Club, local
schools, community events
and community gardens. BIGS
is also a long-time supporter
of KPOV, Bend’s only public
radio. "Music is our passion
and we sponsor and support
our local promoters to make
sure music is always coming to
Bend," said Ashley. Indeed, BIGS sponsors nearly one concert or
festival per week to keep music alive and well in Bend and other
parts of Oregon.
In closing, BIGS would like to say, “Thank you,” to everyone
that has supported and continues to support BIGS.You make
Bend a great place to live and you also help us to keep the community thriving. MY
BIGS also started the Hydro
Restore—the only place in
central Oregon to buy, sell and
trade used equipment.
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