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06/28/11 9:31 AM

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OPHI news. CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Organic Plant Health, LLC (OPHI), (PINKSHEETS: OPHI) an exclusive manufacturer and distributor of organic-based fertilizers and soil conditioners, announced today that company founders Billy Styles and Alan Talbert met with corporate representatives from Lowe's Home Improvement last week as part of Lowe's annual Vendor Line Review process for 2012.
"The line review is only the first step towards getting OPHI products into wide distribution at Lowe's retail centers," said Styles, company President & CEO. He continued, "We have great respect for Lowe's process and are complying with their requests as we intend to make the most of this potential opportunity. We'll continue to work with Lowe's and any other opportunities available to us as we explore the mass distribution of Organic Plant Health products."
"I was extremely pleased with the results of last week's meeting," stated Alan Talbert, company Vice President & COO. "Lowe's is one of the premier retail corporations in the entire world. The possibility of having Organic Plant Health products available in Lowe's retail stores is an exciting opportunity for the company and would significantly increase our shareholder value."
When asked about a timetable for possible acceptance by Lowe's, Styles answered, "Typically the evaluation and acceptance process with any major retailer is lengthy. This particular evaluation process is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2011. Having said that, let's not put the cart before the horse! We will certainly monitor the situation closely, but more importantly we will continue to work hard every day to increase our efficiencies and expand our footprint across America, whether or not Lowe's is part of our future."
Mr. Styles also said, "Our newly forged relationship with Kaleidoscope (Chicago-based branding and package design firm) is already paying dividends as their creative team was able to assist us greatly in preparation for the Lowe's meeting. I have recently met personally with several of our retail partners to share the progress we are making with our new branding strategy, and have received very positive feedback. They are all extremely pleased with the new look and are eager to receive the new packaging in their stores."
About Organic Plant Health
Based in Charlotte, NC, Organic Plant Health (OPH), provides organic-based, natural and environmentally responsible fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides for the continual care of residential and commercial landscapes.
Organic Plant Health brand products are currently sold in more than 20 Master and Independent Retailers across the Carolinas from Raleigh, NC to Greenville, SC. Key customers using Organic Plant Health products are environmentally conscious Do-It-Yourself homeowners and commercial landscape companies, secondary markets served include real estate development companies, vineyards and agriculture.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and other risks. You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements. The forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date hereof and Organic Plant Health takes no obligation to update such statements.
CONTACT:Investor Relations: Ph. (704) 745-OPHI (6744) E-mail: investorrelations@organicplanthealth.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/organicplanthealthYouTube: www.youtube.com/organicplanthealth