Spring is just around the corner, with daylight savings time occurring this weekend. The official first day of spring is Saturday, March 20. In order to get your home ready for spring, plan a visit to a flower nursery. The Toledo area has many flower nurseries and garden centers. Below are just a sample of some popular flower nurseries and garden centers the area has to offer.
Whiteford Greenhouse
Whiteford Greenhouse is located at 4554 Whiteford Road in Toledo, Ohio. April hours are 10 am – 6 pm daily. Beginning in May the hours will be extended from 9 am – 8 pm. Whiteford is a “neighborhood family greenhouse specializing in superior products and personalized customer service.” Whiteford Greenhouse has been in business for over 42 years. As a matter of fact, they are 7th generation in the greenhouse growing business. According to their website, they have “the largest selection of Annuals, Vegetables, Perennials, Holiday décor, gifts and more!” You can contact Whiteford Greenhouse by calling 419-882-4110 or by emailing whitefordgreenhouse@mac.com. Additionally, you can visit their website for more information.
Black Diamond Nursery
Black Diamond Nursery has two locations. The Toledo Garden Center is located at 1964 Tremainsville Road in Toledo, Ohio. This location is currently open Monday thru Saturday 9 am – 5 pm. The second location is the Perrysburg Garden Center located at 12320 Eckel Junction Road in Perrysburg, Ohio. This location is currently open 9 am – 5 pm Monday thru Saturday. Many nurseries expand their hours as the weather gets warmer. For the best information on business hours call The Toledo Garden Center at 419-473-1409, or the Perrysburg Garden Center at 419-874-0657. According to their website, Black Diamond has been a local business in Toledo for 60 years and take great pride in their knowledge, customer service, and service to the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan areas. In addition to their garden centers, Black Diamond also specializes in lawn service, and offers tree planting. Visit their website for more information.
Hoen’s Garden Center
Hoen’s Garden Center and Landscaping is located 1710 Perrysburg Holland Road in Holland, Ohio. Current hours are 9 am – 5 pm Monday thru Friday, and 10 am – 5 pm Saturday. Call 419-865-6566 to double check hours and see if they have expanded hours later in the spring. According to Hoen’s website they sell quality homegrown produce, with seasonal strawberry and pumpkin picking for the public. Hoen’s boast they grow the best Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Rose bushes, Herbs, Vegetable Plants, and more. Additionally, they pride themselves on their enormous variety of hanging baskets, potted flowers, and specialize in custom potted containers. Hoen’s also offers a landscape division with design services. Visit their website for more details on Hoen’s Garden Center.
Nature’s Corner at Glass City Landscape
Nature’s Corner at Glass City Landscape is located at 6036 Angola Road in Holland, Ohio. Current hours are 9 am – 5 pm Monday thru Friday, and 9 am – 4 pm Saturday. According to their Facebook page, they are more than a typical garden center. In addition to the outdoor flower nursey, they have a garden store, gift shop, and also offer a landscape service. Call 419.866.0420 or visit their website for more information.
Tom Strain & Sons and Daughter Too
Tom Strain & Sons and Daughter Too is located at 5041 Hill Ave. in Toledo, Ohio. For April hours call 419-531-8183. Beginning in May they will open 9am – 7 pm Monday thru Saturday, and 9 am – 5 pm Sunday. According to their website the garden center features a complete line of bedding plants, hanging baskets, potted materials, combinations planters, fairy garden accessories and plants. They also have a great assortment of fertilizers, soils, and gardening tools. In fact, they will provide you free fertilizer for purchased plants every 7-10 days to help you keep your plants growing healthy! For more information visit their website.