 History
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The first greenhouse at TAYLOR'S GREENHOUSE was built in 1973. At that time, the Taylor family owned a fruit market in Fayetteville and were buying annual flowers and vegetables to sell at the market when they opened each spring. |
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They found it difficult to find the quality that they wanted to sell to their customers. They decided that during the winter months when the fruit market was closed that they would grow their own. D. Owen and Kathleen Taylor were the owners at that time and with the help of their son, Donald, a small 50-foot structure and a variety of annuals and vegetables were grown to be resold. The Taylor family realized that they enjoyed the greenhouse business and within a few years, decided to sell the fruit market. More greenhouse structures were added. By the 1980's, TAYLOR'S GREENHOUSE had 4500 sq. ft. of growing space. Many plants were sold wholesale. More greenhouses were added in the mid 80's.
In 1992, D. Owen and Kathleen decided to retire. Donald and his wife, Linda, took over the business. With 1/2 acre of production space, it was time to expand. Retail business was growing, and they felt the need to grow with it! After much research, ground was broken for a gutter connected greenhouse in 1994. The greenhouses expansion project was a large one. The final structure would encompass one acre. Construction was done in three phases, 1994, 1996 and completion in 2000. Once completed, the structure was given the name "OZ." The next expansion occurred in 2005 with a new, energy efficient growing facility for germinating seeds with under-bench heat, modulating boilers, and roof venting.
In 2013, Linda and Donald decided it was time to pass the torch to Kurt and Kent. Many of our customers have watched them grow from young children to present day. They have taken over bringing new ideas and direction to the business they have been involved with their entire lives. All the while sticking to their roots of selling a quality plant at a fair price as their parents and grandparents did before them. “The Boys” as they are known here strive to maintain the reputation preceded them and take the business to the next level. Bringing new unique plants to pique the interest of the next generation. yet keeping the old-time favorites that they’ve had for years. They strive to meet their customers’ needs and already have plans for the future to father do so.
TAYLOR'S GREENHOUSE now has over 70,000 sq. ft. of indoor growing space. Taylor's is a family owned and operated business. Kurt and Kent, along with the guidance of their family and over a dozen dedicated part time seasonal employees, help make the vision for your home and garden a reality.
In 1992, D. Owen and Kathleen decided to retire. Donald and his wife, Linda, took over the business. With 1/2 acre of production space, it was time to expand. Retail business was growing, and they felt the need to grow with it! After much research, ground was broken for a gutter connected greenhouse in 1994. The greenhouses expansion project was a large one. The final structure would encompass one acre. Construction was done in three phases, 1994, 1996 and completion in 2000. Once completed, the structure was given the name "OZ." The next expansion occurred in 2005 with a new, energy efficient growing facility for germinating seeds with under-bench heat, modulating boilers, and roof venting.
In 2013, Linda and Donald decided it was time to pass the torch to Kurt and Kent. Many of our customers have watched them grow from young children to present day. They have taken over bringing new ideas and direction to the business they have been involved with their entire lives. All the while sticking to their roots of selling a quality plant at a fair price as their parents and grandparents did before them. “The Boys” as they are known here strive to maintain the reputation preceded them and take the business to the next level. Bringing new unique plants to pique the interest of the next generation. yet keeping the old-time favorites that they’ve had for years. They strive to meet their customers’ needs and already have plans for the future to father do so.
TAYLOR'S GREENHOUSE now has over 70,000 sq. ft. of indoor growing space. Taylor's is a family owned and operated business. Kurt and Kent, along with the guidance of their family and over a dozen dedicated part time seasonal employees, help make the vision for your home and garden a reality.
