Business Summary:
This business was first established some 25 years ago as a flower store/ produce market. The same family owned and operated this business which has a wonderful reputation for quality plants, most of which are grown on the premises. I am the third owner. Business includes 9 greenhouses. 7 for growing and then 2 for retail sale of the plants grown in production area. The land is leased. Natural gas has just been added to reduce heating costs. The business has a general manager/grower who is employeed fulltime along with an assistant grower and production manager. Also a staff is in place as are lots of plants growing and available to sell. The business is seasonal although we have been working towards a year round situation. The business offers Hydroponics, Organics, and conventional growing supplies. Also Landscaping design and services are available. Our specialty is growing high quality plants at affordable prices. From annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, trees, shrubbery, soil ammendments, mulch, pineneedles, seeds, vegetable plants, fruit trees, berry bushes. This business has an outstanding reputation and staff. The business is situated in a wonderful location along the Yadkin River in the heart of Wilkes County at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area attracts tourists, retirees, and is 40 miles from Appalachian State University. It is also home to Stone Mountain State Park and the annual Merlefest held at Wilkes Community College in the Spring.
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