Case number: 1:25-bk-11180 - America's Gardening Resource, Inc. - Delaware Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    America's Gardening Resource, Inc.

  • Court

    Delaware (debke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Brendan Linehan Shannon

  • Filed

    06/20/2025

  • Last Filing

    07/02/2025

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
LEAD, PlnDue, DsclsDue



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
District of Delaware (Delaware)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 25-11180-BLS

Assigned to: Brendan Linehan Shannon
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  06/20/2025
341 meeting:  07/22/2025

Debtor

America's Gardening Resource, Inc.

128 Intervale Road
Burlington, VT 05401
CHITTENDEN-VT
Tax ID / EIN: 03-0289604
dba
Gardener's Supply Company


represented by
Jack M. Dougherty

Cole Schotz P.C.
500 Delaware Avenue
Ste 600
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-652-3131
Email: jdougherty@coleschotz.com

H. C. Jones, III

Cole Schotz P.C.
1201 Wills Street
Suite 320
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-230-0660
Email: hjones@coleschotz.com

Gary H. Leibowitz

Cole Schotz P.C.
1201 Wills Street
Suite 320
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 230-0660
Fax : (410) 528-9401
Email: gleibowitz@coleschotz.com

J. Michael Pardoe

Cole Schotz P.C.
1201 Wills Street
Suite 320
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-230-0660
Email: mpardoe@colschotz.com

Patrick J. Reilley

Cole Schotz P.C.
500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1410
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-652-3131
Fax : 302-652-3117
Email: preilley@coleschotz.com

U.S. Trustee

U.S. Trustee

Office of the United States Trustee
J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building
844 King Street, Suite 2207
Lockbox 35
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)-573-6491

represented by
Hannah J McCollum

Office of the United States Trustee
U. S. Department of Justice
844 King Street, Suite 2207
Lockbox #35
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-573-6491
Fax : 302-573-6497
Email: hannah.mccollum@usdoj.gov

Claims Agent

Stretto, Proposed Claims Agent

www.stretto.com
410 Exchange, Ste 100
Irvine, CA 92602
855-812-6112
 
 

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
07/02/202552Notice of Appointment of Creditors' Committee Filed by U.S. Trustee. (Fox, Timothy) (Entered: 07/02/2025)
07/02/202551Notice of Appearance. Filed by The Miller Realty Group. (Seitz, Gary) (Entered: 07/02/2025)
07/01/202550Affidavit/Declaration of Service re: Debtors Application for Entry of an Order Appointing Stretto, Inc. As Claims and Noticing Agent (Docket No. 45). Filed by Stretto. (related document(s)45) (Betance, Sheryl) (Entered: 07/01/2025)
07/01/202549Affidavit/Declaration of Service re: Motion of Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of an Order (I) Directing Joint Administration of Chapter 11 Cases and (II) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 3), Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Pay Prepetition Wages, Salaries, Other Compensation, and Reimbursable Expenses and (B) Continue Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 4), Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Continued (A) Use of Existing Cash Management System, Bank Accounts and Business Forms and Payment of Related Prepetition Obligations and (B) Performance of Intercompany Transactions in the Ordinary Course of Business, (II) Granting a Limited Waiver of Section 345(B) Deposit and Investment Requirements, and (III) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 5), Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Approving Debtors Proposed Form of Adequate Assurance of Payment, (II) Establishing Procedures for Resolving Objections by Utility Companies, (III) Prohibiting Utility Companies from Altering, Refusing or Discontinuing Service, and (IV) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 6), Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Debtors to Pay Certain Prepetition Shipping Charges, (II) Authorizing Banks to Honor and Process Checks and Electronic Transfer Requests Related Thereto, and (III) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 7), Motion of Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors Use of Cash Collateral, (II) Granting Adequate Protection to Prepetition Secured Parties, (III) Modifying the Automatic Stay, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 8), Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of (I) an Order (A) Authorizing and Approving Bidding Procedures in Connection With the Sale of Substantially All of the Debtors Assets, (B) Approving the Debtors Entry Into Stalking Horse Agreement and Related Bidding Protections, (C) Scheduling the Auction and Sale Hearing, (D) Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof, and (E) Granting Related Relief; and (II) an Order (A) Approving the Sale of Substantially All of the Debtors Assets Free and Clear of All Encumbrances; and (B) Approving the Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Docket No. 9), Declaration of David M. Baker in Support of Chapter 11 Petitions and First Day Pleadings (Docket No. 11), Interim Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors To (A) Pay Prepetition Wages, Salaries, Other Compensation, and Reimbursable Expenses and (B) Continue Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 28), Interim Order (I) Authorizing Continued (A) Use of Existing Cash Management System, Bank Accounts and Business Forms and Payment of Related Prepetition Obligations and (B) Performance of Intercompany Transactions in the Ordinary Course of Business (II) Granting a Limited Waiver of Section 345(B) Deposit and Investment Requirements, and (III) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 29), Interim Order (I) Approving Debtors Proposed Form of Adequate Assurance of Payment, (II) Establishing Procedures for Resolving Objections by Utility Companies, (III) Prohibiting Utility Companies from Altering, Refusing or Discontinuing Service, and (IV) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 30), Notice of Entry of Interim Order and Final Hearing with Respect to Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Pay Prepetition Wages, Salaries, Other Compensation, and Reimbursable Expenses and (B) Continue Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 35), Notice of Entry of Interim Order and Final Hearing With Respect to Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Continued (A) Use of Existing Cash Management System, Bank Accounts And Business Forms and Payment of Related Prepetition Obligations and (B) Performance of Intercompany Transactions in the Ordinary Course of Business, (II) Granting A Limited Waiver of Section 345(B) Deposit and Investment Requirements, and (III) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 36), Notice of Entry of Interim Order and Final Hearing with Respect to Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Approving Debtors Proposed Form of Adequate Assurance of Payment, (II) Establishing Procedures for Resolving Objections by Utility Companies, (III) Prohibiting Utility Companies from Altering, Refusing or Discontinuing Service, and (IV) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 37), Notice of Entry of Interim Order and Final Hearing with Respect to Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Debtors to Pay Certain Prepetition Shipping Charges, (II) Authorizing Banks to Honor and Process Checks and Electronic Transfer Requests Related Thereto, and (III) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 38), Order (I) Directing Joint Administration of Chapter 11 Cases and (II) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 39), Order Shortening the Notice Period for Consideration of the Debtors Sale and Bid Procedures Motion Solely with Respect to Bid Procedures and Certain Related Relief (Docket No. 40), Interim Order (I) Authorizing the Use of Cash Collateral, (II) Granting Adequate Protection to Prepetition Secured Parties, (III) Modifying the Automatic Stay; (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 42), Notice of Entry of Interim Order and Final Hearing with Respect to Motion of Debtors and Debtors-in-possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors Use of Cash Collateral, (II) Granting Adequate Protection to Prepetition Secured Parties, (III) Modifying the Automatic Stay, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief (Docket No. 43), and Notice of Hearing on Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-inpossession For Entry of (I) an Order (A) Authorizing and Approving Bidding Procedures in Connection With the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (B) Approving the Debtors' Entry Into Stalking Horse Agreement and Related Bidding Protections, (C) Scheduling the Auction and Sale Hearing, (D) Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof, and (E) Granting Related Relief; and (II) an Order (a) Approving the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of All Encumbrances; and (B) Approving the Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Docket No. 44). Filed by Stretto. (related document(s)3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44) (Betance, Sheryl) (Entered: 07/01/2025)
07/01/202548Notice of Meeting of Creditors/Commencement of Case (Telephonic). Filed by America's Gardening Resource, Inc.. 341(a) meeting to be held on 7/22/2025 at 02:00 PM (check with U.S. Trustee for location). Objection 523 due by 9/22/2025. (Reilley, Patrick) (Entered: 07/01/2025)
06/27/202547BNC Certificate of Mailing. (related document(s)33) Notice Date 06/27/2025. (Admin.) (Entered: 06/28/2025)
06/26/202546Notice of Reclamation of Claim Filed by Keymark Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Certificate of Service) (Joyce, Michael) (Entered: 06/26/2025)
06/26/202545Application to Appoint Claims/Noticing Agent STRETTO Filed by America's Gardening Resource, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Notice # 2 Exhibit A # 3 Exhibit B) (Reilley, Patrick) (Entered: 06/26/2025)
06/25/202544Notice of Hearing on Motion of the Debtors and Debtors-in-Possession for Entry of (I) an Order (A) Authorizing and Approving Bidding Procedures in Connection With the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (B) Approving the Debtors' Entry Into Stalking Horse Agreement and Related Bidding Protections, (C) Scheduling the Auction and Sale Hearing, (D) Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof, and (E) Granting Related Relief; and (II) an Order (A) Approving the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of All Encumbrances; and (B) Approving the Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (related document(s)9, 10, 40) Filed by America's Gardening Resource, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 7/10/2025 at 01:30 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #1, Wilmington, Delaware. Objections due by 7/7/2025. (Reilley, Patrick) (Entered: 06/25/2025)
06/25/202543Notice of Hearing (Notice of Entry of Interim Order and Final Hearing With Respect to Motion of Debtors and Debtors-in-Possession for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors Use of Cash Collateral, (II) Granting Adequate Protection to Prepetition Secured Parties, (III) Modifying the Automatic Stay, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief) (related document(s)8, 42) Filed by America's Gardening Resource, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 7/16/2025 at 11:00 AM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #1, Wilmington, Delaware. Objections due by 7/9/2025. (Reilley, Patrick) (Entered: 06/25/2025)