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40 Years Anniversary

40 years ago we started the greenhouse hoping we could sell some plants just to make a living. Little did we know that the business would grow to the size it is now, with such a wide variety of plant species and with such supportive customers as you.

As we celebrate 40 years of planting dreams and growing with, and for you, we realize how fortunate we are to do what we do. We couldn't do it without YOU.

On June 15th we hope to share the celebration with everyone at our Customer Appreciation Day. There will be the opportunity to enjoy free lunch refreshments and special Anniversary Sales.

New Buildings

As the years went by a storage and soil mixing shed was added to keep up with the ever increasing demand for plants. You might be able to see the steel trusses in the back ground. The house on the left collapsed under a foot of snow one Halloween night. Definitely not a treat!

The First Greenhouse

Rolling out snow fence made a quick and practical surface – just difficult to slide the plants.

Display Garden

Before the nursery was built, it was convenient to lay out plants in cold frames. Not so pleasant for customer or staff to have to bend over all the time though.

A new Attraction

Creating the display garden and building a center pond was the first step towards making the greenhouse more of a destination for its many visitors.

Jim with an old Favorite

Jim Wilson the general manager, is one of the original founders of the greenhouse. He came from Canada and joined some American and Danish friends in search of a dream.

1987 Catalog

It is fun to see what the prices were 40 years ago. A 3" perennial was $1.25 and a gallon of milk was $1.16!

2024 Catalog

To view the entire list of new plants go to the Catalog.

The Gift Shop is stocked with fun and useful items

The Gift Shop is stocked with new and exciting items, all with a garden twist to them. Treat yourself and your gardener friends to some of the many enchanting gifts we have selected.

Here is our starting lineup:

Air Plant Wall Hanger

Where to display your air plant? This mahogany holder, crafted to look like an interesting Monstera leaf, measures 3.75" tall by 3.25" wide and holds an air plant securely with good air circulation around it. Holder is easily mounted on a wall.

Amber Wind Spinner

This pretty amber garden spinner will remind you of a whirlwind of beautiful leaves, rising up from the garden each time the wind sets off a round of "dancing". Each amber leaf is divided by a prominent central stem, with lots of shimmer and luminosity all around. You won't be able to take your eyes off this sturdy garden decoration as it adds shine, color, and plenty of movement.

Sitting Pretty Little Birds

These little birds will sit pretty on a step, a shelf, at the edge of a potting table, or anywhere their slim metal legs can dangle over as they enjoy the sights before them. With the look of polished wood, they have simple styling and a very sweet look… garden-ready, for indoor/outdoor display.

Mosaic Bistro Set

Sit and admire your plantings while enjoying a cool drink and the lovely design of this mosaic tile bistro set of two chairs and a sturdy table. The folding iron chairs are powder coated in black to offset their colorful ceramic tile inlays. Weighted and built to keep its good looks, this set adds life to the garden while providing a pretty perch for the gardener, a friend, and a tray of snacks to share between them.

Calming Garden Fountain

This calming fountain is crafted in ceramic with a good glaze and artful design, allowing bubbling water to spill over and meander down the sculptural face of the piece. A reasonably priced focal piece for the garden, this fountain is easy to install and maintain.

Leaf Butterflies

These winged friends will bring the outside into your home, for use as paperweights, bookshelf decorations, table centerpieces, or anything that strikes your fancy.

Peeking Deer

This brown buck stops here, checking out the beauty of your garden. Laser cut from American steel and powder coated for durability, this deer has realistic markings and good looks. Fear not when it comes to plant nibbling: This little guy is safe to invite in… a fun piece of garden decor for all who appreciate both flora and fauna.

Painted Dragon Rocker

Careful as you pass by the dragon! The dragon on this well-crafted garden rocker moves gently forward and back in the gentlest of breezes. Crafted of metal with coatings and decorations to ensure weather-safe aging and fade resistance, this weighted-ball garden stake, which stands close to a 5 feet high, will show off your wild side as it adds a bit of fantasy and fun to your yard.

Felted Bluebird Planter

This chubby little bluebird with outstretched wings is hand-felted and ready to hold a small potted plant. With felt stitched over a wooden frame to hold the shape of the "bird", this container is an outer wrap, not meant to get wet or touch soil directly. Let it swoop into your home to add color and keep one of your container plants cozy as spring arrives and the birds return.

Hot Air Balloon Spinner Solar Stake

Up, up and a—wait! Is that a hot air balloon, ready to take off from the garden? With artfully swirled colors on a well-made 3D glass-and-metal balloon, this decoration moves with the wind to show off an attractive blending of colors. You won't take your eyes off this garden decoration which truly will lift your spirits.

Hummingbird Stakes

The elusive hummer is now within reach, thanks to these coated metal garden stakes. With pierced metalwork and attractive colors and patterns, these hummingbirds will hover over your garden indefinitely. You won't want them to leave.

Mushroom Solar Stakes

You'll think you have entered the world of a fairy tale when you see these solar mushroom garden stakes. They may look breakable, but they are built to last and look enchanting as they create soft pools of light beneath their whimsical mushroom caps.

Wave Fountain

The American-made Wave Fountain by Henri Studios measures 41" high by 27" wide, with water rippling from an arched wave, into a basin, and then into a secondary basin for a pleasing effect. With some of the strongest Old World construction we have seen, and materials which will withstand the elements and perform well over the years, this fountain is one we highly recommend as a spectacular piece of garden artwork.

Cut Out Cards

3D laser cut cards are miniature masterpieces, creating an intricate display of art.