Scotts concludes Bonnie investment

Marysville, Ohio—The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. said March 2 that it has completed a minority economic investment in Bonnie Plants Inc. (GM Feb. 5, p. 16), the largest and only national grower and supplier of quality vegetable and herb plants for consumers, thus solidifying its commitment to edible gardening. As part of the partnership, Scotts will provide exclusive marketing and R&D services to Bonnie for its edible gardening initiatives. Bonnie is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Alabama Famers Cooperative.