FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 4, 2002

Contact:

Bill Sheehan
ALCA, 1.703.456.4202
Michael Ferraro
PlantFind.com, 1.877.473.3363

Boynton Beach Fl— PlantFind.com, a leading provider of Internet solutions for the nursery and landscape industry, announced today they have formed a strategic partnership with ALCA (Associated Landscape Contractors of America), the nation’s largest association dedicated to landscape contractor and maintenance companies. The strategic partnership between PlantFind.com and ALCA is a significant benchmark event sending a clear message to the Landscape Industry that viable solutions do exist utilizing the power of the Internet.

"PlantFind.com has been strategically building technology solutions for over three years and has signed some strong alliances and partnerships, but this is our first national association, and we are proud they see the value we bring to the Industry," said Michael Ferraro, president of PlantFind.com. " Both organizations are driven to bring companies solutions that will increase productivity and profitability. ALCA members can use PlantFind.com’s powerful applications to save time and money locating and costing plants and materials. We have delivered what others have only promised.”

“ALCA is continually seeking opportunities that will provide advantages for our members. We have explored other options for good Internet solutions and feel confident that PlantFind's technologies, combined with their working knowledge of the green industry, will provide our members with the holistic capability they need to meet day-to-day business challenges.” said Bill Sheehan, Vice President of ALCA. “Now our members can be part of the largest community of buyers and suppliers on the Internet. We wanted to make sure that PlantFind.com was not just another industry phone directory or your basic auction geared toward just locating a company or driving price down. We found that it is a company that is clearly focused on providing solutions for just about every aspect of the landscape business. For example, PlantFind.com’s RFQ (Request For Quote) system is an exceptional way to locate and cost materials. Another example of PlantFind's dedication to providing unique solutions is their recent launch of an allied section for locating hard goods. This affirms their quest to create one Internet location for the best services and solutions. PlantFind.com has been designed to be efficient and easy to use, which is critical in today's competitive marketplace. We're confident that once our members tour this site that they too will find it to be an invaluable resource," said Sheehan.

PlantFind.comTM is the leading provider of business-to-business e-commerce solutions for the wholesale nursery and landscape industry. The PlantFind.com team of industry experts together has over 300 years of experience in the nursery and landscape industry. Other major alliances include: FNGA (Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association), C.A.N. (California Association of Nurserymen), Lawn and Landscape Magazine (GIE Media Group), Branch-Smith Publishing ( GMPro, NMPro, GCP&S and Garden Center Merchandising magazines), CLIP Software for Landscape related companies and LMIS (Landscape Material Information Service). PlantFind.com offers over 260 million individual plant listings from over 1,700 growers, and has successfully processed over 50 million dollars worth of RFQ’s since its recent launch.

The Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA), founded in 1963, is a trade association that promotes business management skills and the profitability of its members' businesses. ALCA recognizes that the professional landscape contracting business is continually evolving and extremely competitive. ALCA provides its members with a good business foundation to help them evaluate, plan, and better manage their companies. Member firms have direct access to marketing tools, industry specific business publications, and business experts who can assist companies in becoming more profitable. ALCA develops and maintains active programs for approximately 2,500 member firms in the areas of business management, government affairs, public relations, technical assistance, safety and insurance, education, and interindustry relations with other facets of the Green Industry.

For more information, visit www.PlantFind.com, send an email to info@PlantFind.com, call 1.877.473.3363 or visit www.ALCA.org.