Hart's Greenhouse and Florist LCC began in 1980 with a purchase of a tractor for growing
vegetables to sell at a local farmer's market. Back then it was difficult to depend on
other growers for all our plant needs so a small cold frame heated with horse manure was
constructed to grow our vegetable transplants for field production. The first year, there
were more vegetable transplants grown than needed and the extras were sold to the local
hardware store. The second year was the first of many expansions; a 20' by 30' greenhouse
was built to produce even more transplants for field production than the year before, as
well as more for the hardware store. After two more years, the retail side of the business
was started out of our greenhouse, which was located on a rural country road. Soon there
was a demand to be on a busier road, so a small house surrounded by three acres was
purchased on Route 14. Just days after closing, the construction of the first greenhouse
began. It was a 26' by 48' hoop house to grow and retail out of. Spring of 1986, Hart's
Farm and Greenhouse opened for business. After a very successful first year, a salesroom
was added along with more greenhouse space. In 1988, the business became a full-time job;
at this time about 6000 square feet of greenhouse space were added. With the continued
growth of the greenhouse and vegetable production, another expansion began, a full service
florist shop. In 1992, a 10,000 square foot retail greenhouse was built and the parking
lot was enlarged and paved. In 1995, our name was changed to Hart's Greenhouse and Florist
and the vegetable production was phased out. A gift shop was added to complement the
florist shop in 1996 and in 1998 a second location was opened in Brooklyn on Route 6. We
have built a reputation known for exceptional customer service, along with healthy plants
of outstanding quality. We grow a wide variety from old standbys to unusual annuals and
perennials. Hart's Greenhouse currently has 50,000 square feet of heated greenhouse area
and 3 acres of outdoor growing area for perennials, woody ornamentals, and mums. We also
grow 2 acres of ornamental corn and 10 acres of pumpkins. We attribute our sales to
exceptional customer service, selection and quality.
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