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| For Sale Visit www.rittenhouse.ca for a wide selection of sprayers, watering equipment, pumps, parts and accessories. Serving the Horticultural Industry for over 90 years.
Tel: (800) 461-1041
www.rittenhouse.ca | Bouldin & Lawson 4 Cubic Yard Soil Feeder $8500
Bouldin & Lawson Heavy Duty Dibble Conveyor $2500
Both in Like New conditionThe soil hopper is on wheels with hitch. Single phase electric. Timothy's Center For Gardening
www.timothyscenter.com
Contact: Timothy Serinese
E-mail: tim@timothycenter.com
Phone: (609) 448-6222
Fax: (609) 448-6885
1185 Rt 130
Robbinsville, NJ
US
08691
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| Retail Garden Center and Wholesale GreenhousesNorthwest Indiana. 150,000 square foot of wholesale greenhouses and retail garden center and florist. Established in 1906, same location 4th generation family-owned. Over $2 million in sales with potential for extensive growth in the surrounding market. Wholesale markets mainly to garden centers and landscapers in the Chicago area. This is an ongoing turn-key business, established clientele. 18 houses, 7 plastic houses, retail garden center and gift shop, GRO-Master Ebb/Flo Benches, 4 walk-in coolers, Hamilton Drum seeder, Bouldin Lawson pot/flat filler. The sale includes all of the above plus vehicles, equipment and inventory. For additional information please leave fax number or call 219-362-6202. Angelo Bernacchi Greenhouses
www.angelo-bernacchi.com
Contact: Angie Prast
E-mail: sales@angelo-bernacchi.com
Phone: 219-362-6202
Fax: 219-326-1790
1010 Fox Street
La Porte, IN
US
46350
| Greenhouses, Garden Center and Farm for saleBeautiful operating farm and garden center nestled in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains. Located approx. 75 miles north of New York City. Includes: 45 (+/-) acres of farm land, farm infrastructure and 60,000 square feet of greenhouse and farm equipment, but most importantly our customers! Sale Price: USD $995,000 Hodgson Farms
Hodgsonsfarmforsale.com
Contact: Rich
E-mail: hodgsonsfarmforsale@gmail.com
Phone: 845-629-6765
Fax: 845-778-5949
2290 Albany Post Road
Walden, NY
US
12586
| For SaleGreenhouse business in Kansas. Owner Retiring. 80,000 sq. ft. greenhouse space, two homes, all on 20 acres. For details visit: www.greenhouse4salekansas.com
| For Sale or LeaseCentral North Carolina: 11 acres with 150,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse. For more information: E-mail: billy@hardins.com
Phone: (336) 202-9855
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For Sale
Profitable wholesale-retail greenhouse business in northeast Tennessee. Established for over 25 years. Over 50,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses, all equipment including seven trucks, 3 BR 2 BA home and 2.76 acres with bold creek. City water available. Visible from I-26. $875,000.
ERA Golden Key
Contact: Andy Baxter
Phone: Cell: (423) 943-2098 or Office: (423) 952-4950
| New Nursery/Greenhouse Production Complex near Washington, DCBehnke Nurseries, a grower/retailer in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC since 1930 is reducing its production division in order to focus on its garden center, florist and landscape divisions and will be selling its Lothian Production Complex. The production facility was opened in 2005, and includes 105,000 square feet of connected greenhouses, 75,000 square feet of free-standing greenhouses, and 7.75 acres of graded area for outdoor container production or further expansion of the greenhouse complex. Water, electric and heating systems were installed with future expansion in mind. The facility is fully permitted and in full operation. The property consists of 153.44 total acres. The property is fifteen minutes from the Washington Beltway/I-95, yet is in a rural setting. It would make an excellent plant holding/distribution center in addition to a growing location or a landscape company. Detailed prospectus available upon request. Pictures can be seen at www.lothian.behnkes.com The Behnke Nurseries Company
www.lothian.behnkes.com
Contact: Stephanie Fleming
E-mail: sfleming@behnkes.net
Phone: 301-937-8150 ext 6709
Fax: 301-937-8034
11300 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD
US
20705
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| Grower Support Specialist
Eastern USA, Mid-Western USA or Western USASakata is a breeder, producer and marketer of high quality seed and vegetative crops. Established in Japan in 1913 and incorporated in the US since 1977. A few of Sakata’s highly successful genetics are Majestic Giant II and Dynamite pansies, Profusion Zinnias, Festival gerberas and Danova primulas. We are looking to fill three positions as Grower Support Specialists within our Sales and Marketing Department. Responsibilities include all aspects of supplying support in an assigned territory to growers, through product knowledge and production guidance leading to increasing market penetration and market share of Sakata products (seed and vegetative). He/She will utilize practical and technical crop and production knowledge to assist growers to best utilize Sakata genetics to achieve optimum results. The three highly qualified candidates will cover the Eastern Region, the Mid-Western Region and the Western Region. The successful candidate will have a B.S. or B.A. degree in horticulture or crop science, or its equivalent in training and experience and a minimum of 5 years experience as a grower of bedding plants and/or pot crops. Applicant must have demonstrated ability to program production and grow ornamental crops successfully and coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints. Must have excellent product knowledge, strong selling skills and possess the ability to build lasting relationships. Must have excellent interpersonal, computer and organizational skills. He/She must have an entrepreneurial mind set and a creative approach. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter to: Sakata Seed America, Inc
Contact: Human Resources
E-mail: hr@sakata.com
Fax: (408) 779-4398
18095 Serene Drive
Morgan Hill, CA
US
95037
| Plant Nursery and Greenhouse General Manager OpportunityMillcreek Gardens LLC is a highly successful wholesale nursery and greenhouse business located in central Ohio. We have been in business for more than thirty years. Our continued success is due to our excellent reputation in the industry, high quality products and service and the unmatched knowledge, skill and work ethic of our horticulture/nursery professionals. We are at a point in the development of our organization that we need an experienced small business manager to help us achieve the next level of success. This new position requires a highly capable and experienced operations/logistics management professional to plan, organize and direct our seasonal operations (both office and plant) activities. The successful candidate will manage a 24/7 operation, direct work processes and work flow, and ensure productivity, quality, and consistent business results. Needs the ability to hire/train/develop our core horticulture/nursery professional team and seasonal workforce to meet the high expectations of our customers. We need an individual with the ability to continuously improve and perfect our nursery and greenhouse operations given the nature of our products and services. Possess the ability to evaluate, diagnose and decide on an appropriate course of action using the resources available and his/her own initiative. Develop and maintain a good work environment for our staff. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Production/Operations Management or related discipline with 5 years of managing business operations, processes and people. MBA a plus. Proven leadership skills required. Self-starter. Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail. Experience in hiring and developing a productive staff. Able to work effectively with our organization and staff. Strong oral/written communication skills. Above-average computer skills. Interest and/or appreciation for growing plants a plus. Competitive compensation package provided. Interested candidates should apply to: Contact: Recruiting Coordinator
E-mail: pracsolhr@hotmail.com
Fax: (740) 347-4776
| Manager of Plant Growth FacilityThe Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is soliciting applications for the position of Manager of Integrated Plant Growth Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for: • managing Growth Facility of 33 Growth Chambers, 16 Growth Rooms and 2 Greenhouse Ranges (27,000 gross sq ft), • managing the Growth Facility Team (5 Support Staff), • overseeing the operation and maintenance of Growth Facility systems, • generation and oversight of Growth Facility operations and maintenance budget, • robust interaction with the Scientific Community for an Institution dedicated to the support of cutting edge plant science research. Hands-on individual having experience with automated Control systems and all phases of research Greenhouse operations is sought. Qualifications include an MS (preferred, but not required) in Horticulture (or related), pesticide application license, and 5 years of Greenhouse operations, maintenance, and supervisory experience (preferably in a research Greenhouse environment). Individual must be service-oriented and be capable of working in and supporting a stimulating scientific environment with multi-national research staff. Please visit our website, www.danforthcenter.org, for a description of the Danforth Center, our Mission Statement and current faculty. Please send your current résumé with salary history and a minimum of three references, to: Ms. Billie Broeker, Human Resources, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63132. The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
www.danforthcenter.org
Contact: Ms. Billie Broeker
E-mail: bbroeker@danforthcenter.org
Phone: 314-587-1031
Fax: 314-587-1131
975 N. Warson Road
St. Louis, MO
US
63132
| Grower Well-established, successful greenhouse seeks an experienced year-around flowering plant grower to join our team at its southern New Mexico operation. This individual will be responsible for all phases of plant production, including but not limited to propagation, potting, fertilizing, watering, pest and disease management practices, and establishing and monitoring environmental controls. Must have a working knowledge of greenhouse plant production, be self-motivated, and have leadership skills. E-mail resume and letter of interest to: personnel@armasson.com, Fax to: Attn. Personnel at (913) 301-3288, or mail to: Alex R. Masson, Inc., Attn. Personnel, PO Box 170, Linwood, KS 66052. | Needed: Grower, Assistant Grower Green Circle Growers (GCG), operating since 1968, is a wholesale greenhouse production facility located in Oberlin, Ohio. GCG produces finished product for the wholesale market and also produces plugs and liners for hundreds of growers. Its wholesale market includes the largest of store chains, supermarkets, and others. With over 85 acres of production space, and 20 acres of outdoor growing capacity, GCG has a large variety of progressive growing facilities.
A Grower is directly responsible for the product quality of the assigned production area. Tasks include the monitoring and control of the greenhouse environment using automated equipment, nutrition management and application, crop record keeping, IPM (Disease / Sanitation / Pesticide application.) GCG employees are exposed to the best growing practices from world-class consultants and professional managers.
Initial compensation will be based on experience, reviewed against performance over time. The compensation packages includes health, dental, vision, life disability, and 401k with company matching. Personal growth, self-motivation, and attention to detail is expected and encouraged.
Send resume to: hr@greencirclegrowers.com or HR GCG, 51051 US HWY 20, Oberlin, OH 44074 | General ManagerGeneral Manager with greenhouse production experience producing flowering plants including year-around cyclamen, gerbera, kalanchoes, mums, and roses. Our 16 acres of greenhouses, heated with geothermal water, are located in southern New Mexico. Applicant will have sufficient experience qualifying them to be a strong leader of personnel and the abilities to implement existing systems and procedures. E-mail, fax or mail resume and letter of interest to: Alex R. Masson, Inc.
E-mail: personnel@armasson.com
Fax: Attn. Personnel, at (913) 301-3288
PO Box 170
Linwood, KS
66052
| Florasearch, Inc In our third decade of performing confidential key employee searches for the horticulture industry and allied trades worldwide. Retained basis only. Candidate contact welcome, confidential, and always free. 1740 Lake Markham Rd.
Sanford , FL 32771
Tel: (407) 320-8177
Fax (407) 320-8083
E-mail: search@florasearch.com
Web site: www.florasearch.com | Great jobs in the horticulture industry are hard to find... ...unless someone else finds them for you! At JK Consultants, we are expert recruiters for the horticulture industry. We offer access to job opportunities you can't find anywhere else. We currently have openings for the following positions: Division President/Operations Manager, Landscape, Southern
California. VP Sales and Marketing, Landscape Southern California VP Operations, landscape, Northern California Director of Operations Branch Manager, Landscape Account Manager, Landscape, Southern California Controller, California, Landscape To confidentially learn more about these and other rewarding opportunities, contact us today! Where Professional Friendships Are Valued JK Consultants
Tel: (209) 532-7772
E-mail: contact@JKSuccess.com | | |
| FINEST PRODUCTION LOCATION IN
NORTH AMERICA MASSON FARMS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO Owner wants to retire; looking for individual or group with resources to purchase and expand this outstanding location to its full potential 16 ACRES OF GEOTHERMAL GREENHOUSES PRODUCING FLOWERING PLANTS AND FOLIAGE FEATURES: • SUPERIOR senior staff with the finest support staff
• Best WINTER LIGHT in North America
• Using GEOTHERMAL with capability to heat and fully power 50 acres of greenhouses
• Dry 4,000 foot high desert
• 450 acre feet WATER SUPPLY
• MODERATE WINTERS; evaporative cooling efficient summers
• Producing YEAR ROUND flowering plants and foliage Contact Alexander Masson 1-913-723-3712 ext 241 | | |
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Carnivorous Plants Pitcher Plants, Sundews, Fly Traps ...Oh My!
Nursery propagated hungry plants looking for new hunting grounds.
Huge selection at affordable prices. Wholesale only. Aquascapes Unlimited, Inc.
Phone: (215) 766-8151 Fax: (215) 766-8986 | Serious about growing a quality cyclamen crop? We offer you a healthy plug in several tray sizes and have a good supply of pre-finished cyclamen year round. Are you looking for NEW high light and heat tolerant varieties? If so, please contact us at: Hortus Group
Tel: (831) 755-0570
Fax: (831) 755-0579
Your choice for a quality partnership. | Liners Dracaena in 72 tray .31 each. Dracaena in 512 tray 400 count .065 each. Vinca (3ppp) in 72 tray .35 each. Sprengeri in 392 tray 375 count .085 each, Sprengeri in 72 tray .31 each. Vernalized perennial plugs in 50 tray .38 each. Barnes Greenhouse
3187 Main Road
Dunkirk, NY 14048
Tel: (716) 679-1069
Fax: (716) 672-4743 |
Vista Farms S.E.
Bougainvillea Liners - 30 varieties.
We are represented by most brokers.
PO Box 1834 Juana Diaz PR 00795
Tel: (787) 837-9077
Fax: (787) 837-5909
www.vistafarms.com
| Seeds
Select Seeds
P.O. 319
Alamo, TX 78516
Tel: (800) 237-5326 or (956) 464-8663 | Unrooted Hydrangea Cuttings The largest collection for your selection. Phone or write for prices and varieties grown. Oregon Hydrangea Company
15696 Hwy. 101 So.
Brookings OR 97415
Tel: (541) 469-9432
Fax: (541) 469-0563 | For SalePREMIUM TRAILERS in 2-¾ inch pots. Bacopa, calibrachoa, diascia, fuchsia, petunia, verbena, vinca, and many more. Dozens of varieties available at .75 each, 32/tray. Picture tags included. Free catalog. F&B Farms and Nursery
E-mail: sales@fandbfarms.com
Phone: (503) 931-2944
Fax: (866) 608-3709
10498 Geschwill Lane NE
Woodburn, OR
US
97071
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Bill Moore & Co., Inc.
DAYLILIES
Over 40 best sellers from Costa Rica
www.billmooreco.com/Daylilies.pdf
LIRIOPE
Popular varieties including Super Blue®
www.billmooreco.com/Liriope.pdf
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