As Glenwild Garden Center Nursery in Bloomingdale celebrates its 85th anniversary this year, it remains a close-knit, family-run business that the community can trust for its enduring gardening expertise and commitment to quality products and service.
Founded upon its long-standing landscaping services, Glenwild has branched out as a resource that educates customers about the value of natural, organic gardening.
Those who step onto the grounds of Glenwild Garden Center and wander into the store, located at 104 Glenwild Ave., will understand the center’s reputation as “a hidden New Jersey gem” – from the colorful array of flowers currently sprouting up outside, to the treasure trove of unique items inside.
Right now things are in full-swing at Glenwild, as spring is its busiest season of the year. The business held its open house last weekend, where its 85th birthday was officially celebrated with music, refreshments, giveaways, and special presentations by local farmers, gardeners, and artisans.
The week before Mother’s Day, in particular, is usually the busiest of the year, said owner Jodie MacKenn-Bross, as it is the time of year when most spring plantings of fruits, vegetables, and herbs should begin. The sale of shrubs, trees, and native plants are very popular too around this time.
Glenwild Garden Center is known foremost for its emphasis on organic gardening, said Jodie, as the business stresses the importance of moving toward nontoxic lawn care for the betterment of the environment.
Among the gardening products Glenwild sells are natural and organic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and insect repellents, animal repellants, disease-control products, composting products, and soil products. There are also many other earth-friendly products available like biodegradable pots, and pots made from recycled materials.
Glenwild Gardens likes to source its products as locally as possible, said Jodie, and they sell certified organic herb and vegetable plants.
The landscaping side of the business is run by Jodie’s brother, Brad MacKenn, a certified landscape architect with a degree from Penn State University. Glenwild’s landscaping services provide a lot of work on revitalizing overgrown landscapes, as well as patio and stone work. They can also help clients introduce composting and other sustainable practices to their yards.
In addition to the plants and gardening products it sells, Glenwild Garden Center is also home to a gift shop that offers a wide array of unique, decorative items for both the home and garden – ranging from fountains and bird baths, to garden sculptures and smaller ornaments made by local artists.
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