As a former employee of Phoenix Perennials, I've been vacillating on what I should comment here. In light of recent events, I think it should be known that I've witnessed horrendous acts of bigotry and racism. This includes one coworker using the N word and using a derogatory word for Jewish people (the one beginning with k). Another coworker referred to our indigenous community members as "all drunks" and when referring to how all hydrangeas look the same to him, said that it was like the drivers in Richmond, BC. When I brought this information to the owner, he stood behind his senior staff and told me that, as a white person, the N word is appropriate to say in certain circumstances. I was later fired for not getting along with my co-workers. I'm sorry to be so negative in this space, but I can no longer bite my tongue on the matter.