History
Frank Gerten’s vision of quality garden goods in the early 1900’s began with a simple motto: “Buy from the Grower.” Frank began Gertens as a small truck farm, selling the produce he grew on his beloved land primarily to the local residents. Frank eventually handed his quickly growing company over to his two sons, Bob & Jerry.
In 1989, the third generation of Gertens became primary owners: Bob Gertens' two sons, Lewis and Glen, and Bob’s son-in-law, Gino Pitera. This new generation exuded the same passion for local growth, keeping their grandfather’s vision close to heart.
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| Glen, Lew & son-in-law Gino in 1989 |
During the summer of 1996, Gertens began an expansion project to increase our retail store to more than 40,000 square feet. With the widest selection of annuals, perennials and nursery stock in the Twin Cities, Gertens is only one of a handful of garden centers that grows the majority of the goods we sell, making your entire experience unlike any other. After all, it is only natural to buy from the grower!
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Last year Gertens was chosen as the Best Garden Retail Center in the Twin Cities by the City Pages publications as well as the 2011 Garden Center of the Year by IGC Magazine. Please read the full IGC Magazine Article.
