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who
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the experts • store layout
Ward’s
is your complete lawn & garden resource.
From the Nursery:
- Over 1400 Perennial selections and
700 different Woody Plants;
- Houseplants from cacti to orchids
- Over 50 varieties of daffodils starting
Labor Day
From the Garden Store:
- High quality short & long handled
tools from Corona, Felco & Fiskars
- Soils and soil amendments like M.N. Gardeners Gold, McEnroe,
MooDoo Compost
- Seeding supplies and seeds including
varieties from Sutton#8217;s, Burpee, &
Seeds of Change
- Perennial Grass Seed and annual green
cover seed
- Pottery and containers
- Hose and watering supplies
- Espoma organic fertilizers
- Pest management products
- Gardening accessories like trellises,
statuary, gazing balls, fencing, posts, burlap
- Wild Bird feeders and seed variety
- Pond supplies and plants
Holiday Decorating Center: November
& December
- Extensive select decorations for
the holidays
- Fontanini
- Candles
- Lighting
- Fresh cut and Permanent Wreaths,
Garlands & Greenery
Who We Are...
Donald J. Ward Jr. started Ward’s Nursery
and Garden Center at 600 South Main St., Great Barrington
in 1957. Starting out with 2 small greenhouses and a potting
shed, Ward’s has since grown into a must-see destination
for gardeners and holiday enthusiasts.
During the late sixties, Ward’s added
a retail sales building and nursery sales yard. This allowed
for an expanded inventory of trees, shrubs, perennials,
annuals, and houseplants, as well as tools, soil, amendments,
and accessories. With the extra room—and space to
fill in November and December-- Ward’s could now offer
a seasonal Christmas shop with an extensive array of ornaments
and holiday novelties, as well as fresh wreaths, roping
and Christmas trees.
Three of Don Jr.’s sons--Mike, Greg,
and Don III--came on board in the mid-eighties adding new
ideas while maintaining the same relaxed and personal customer
service Ward’s is known for.
As the Tri-State area grew, so did Ward’s.
In 1999-2000, Ward’s added a 10,000-sq. ft. retail
greenhouse that allows shoppers to peruse the aisles rain
or shine. At the same time, Ward’s reorganized the
sales yard to allow for a more leisurely and efficient shopping
experience.
Today Greg and Mike run Ward’s. In autumn 2009, they launched the final stage of their 12-year project. When it opened in May 2010, the new garden center had eliminated the quirks of a haphazard building and incorporated energy efficiencies that improved the customer experience and pursued a more sustainable business operation. And now, the children of Mike, Greg and Don III are working at Ward's behind the cash registers and among the trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials.
Mike & Greg Ward
At Ward’s, we pride ourselves on being
a leader in offering horticultural products you can count
on, knowledgeable staff you can trust, and great customer
service. Please come by and visit today!
Nurseryman
Nurseryman Andy McMeekin is a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist and can help you choose the right tree or shrub for your landscape needs.
Check out this YouTube VIDEO & Overview Why Shop at Ward's Nursery?
provided by Coast of Maine products that features Andy!
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Annual Containers
Claire Ward is head planter for our hundreds of hanging baskets and containers for the busy spring and summer season. |
Shrub and Loading Assistance
Edwin will help you get the assistance you need for trees, shrubs and loading your bagged goods. |
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Perennials, Tropicals, Herbs & Annuals
Erin Piester (oversees perennial and annuals care in the greenhouse with Nancy Hall (right). They join Claire as your source for annual and perennial advice.
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We can guide you through the many choices for your garden. Visit us with a list of your garden conditions and what you'd like to see.
Is it moist, very dry? What's the drainage like? How much light?
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Nurseryman
Patrick Hall assists with shrubs, trees and your loading needs. Roses are his passion. |
Garden Center &
Christmas Shop
Donna Verones can help you select the right pest controls for the right time on your lawn and in your garden.
Donna also wears the Santa hat around here. She can answer any question about our Holiday Decorating Center. |
The Right Tools &
the Right Look
Gail Andersen knows what tools we have and what we will have. She'll help you find the perfect tool for your needs.
Ask Gail's opinion for all your Thanksgiving or Christmas decor questions. |
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Linda Olszewski (above) and Amy Shadic (right) will show you our extensive birding products to encourage these natural pest controls in your garden. |
Bird houses to Hummingbird Feeders to Birdbaths!
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Garden Center Products and General Locations
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Western Half of Property and General Plan
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