Another spring is here! Below you will see the greenhouse map for this year to help you locate what you are looking for during your trips to the greenhouse. We have some new exciting varieties this year, in addition to items we have carreid in the past. Due to the high volume of customers and inventory moving through the greenhouse over the next few weeks, as well as the lack of staff to manage, our online store will be temporarily closed. You can still view the online store to preview the plants we carry, though we cannot guarantee that plant will be in-stock when you arrive to make your purchases. Please note that if the plant says "Out of...
When shopping for plants, the plant tags are the key to figuring out what to buy. A lot of times you can stroll through a garden center and look for what catches your eye, but if it’s early in the season, plants are not at their mature height yet, or may not even be flowering. This is especially true for perennials that do not bloom from spring through fall. By reading the plant tags thoroughly, you can learn just what to expect from each plant you select. The first thing you’ll notice on the tag is the picture. This however, should not be what determines whether or not you purchase the plant. Between tags fading in the sun or mistakes...
Goers Greenhouse has a few openings for both full time and seasonal employees. See below and if you are intersted or have additional questions, please contact us at verngoersgreenhouse@gmail.com Greenhouse Staff Member Job description: Our greenhouse staff team members support our daily operations and sales associates with a variety of tasks and responsibilities each day. This active job will allow you to enjoy the outdoors during your day and work with a family business that has been in Hinsdale for over 55 years. Responsibilities: Assisting with making deliveries in the local area Unloading delivery trucks at the greenhouse Restocking inventory in the sales areas Watering plants both indoors and outdoors Helping customers pack items and possibly carry to their vehicles Helping...
We're all eager to get out in our gardens and get started with our growing season. While we wait for the soil and air temperatures to warm up, here's a quick list of things you an do to get ready for your season.
Janaury is National Hobby Month! We might be a little biased, but gardening is our favorite hobby for a number of reasons: 1. Great family activity! Gardening can help kids learn responsibility, learn new skills and is a great science experiment for them. They can not only learn about parts of a plant, but what they need to grow, practice their colors, measuring, and more. Gardening can also help teach your children about sustainability and conservation. 2. Benefits your physical health! Gardening is a great physical exercise. From tilling and planting to watering and weeding, there is always something to do in your garden to help get you moving. 3. Benefits your kitchen! When planting edible crops, you will harvest home-grown, organic produce...
