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Equipment and Supplies

 

For Sale

Bouldin & Lawson Twister 1 flat & pot filler, conveyor and auger. Great condition. $6500.

Stuckey's Greenhouses, Inc.
8023 Lima Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Tel: (260) 489-8945

 

 

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) 460-1041
www.rittenhouse.ca

 

 

Carlin Horticulture Supplies

Greenhouse Grower, Lawn, Garden and Landscape Supplies.


Order online:
http://www.carlinsales.com/ 
E-mail us at info@carlinsales.com
Tel:  (800) 657-0745

 

 

Effective Greenhouse Water Treatment

Oxcide has a proven track record of reducing algae, fungus gnats, diseases, clogged emitters, fungicides and other preventative chemicals in greenhouse applications. Oxcide is absolutely safe at all injection rates for plants and costs less than harsh sanitizers. Oxcide is a non-sanitizer water treatment product approved for organic applications.

Contact: Brad Rhoade
Chem Fresh Midwest
Tel: (317) 753-2010
www.chemfresh.com

 

For Sale or Lease

 

For Sale:

Approximate 2 acres of hoop and gutter houses. Rolling stock, convenience store and apartment. Wholesale/retail. Located in hill country of west central Texas. In operation. Owners retiring.

Tel: (325) 446-3034

 

 

For Sale

90,000-plus sq. ft. glass greenhouse with retail potential on 5.79 acres in northeast Ohio. Nine miles from Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Currently used for bedding plant production and spring baskets.

Contact Ken, tel: (330) 725-5400 or e-mail: barco@ohio.net

 

 

Greenhouse Production Facility For Sale

Central Florida. 265,000 sq. ft. double-poly greenhouse available. Climate controlled, benched and up to date. Facility has a 24,000 sq. ft. warehouse with several dock-high loading docks and 4,500 sq. ft. of Class A office space. Extremely durable and well located near major highways.  Nice flexible layout for a variety of uses.


E-mail: Rick@profmgtco.com
Professional Management Co.

 

 

Business for Sale
Wholesale Greenhouses

South Eastern Wisconsin well established customer base, 28,000 sq. ft. hoop houses and gutter-connected greenhouses with additional 4,000 sq. ft. pole building with loading dock. Property located on 19 acres in country setting for expansion possibilities if desired. Includes equipment, delivery vehicle and nice recently updated three bedroom ranch home with pond. $850,000.

E-mail: greensale1@verizon.net

 

 

For Sale

60,000 sq. ft. gutter-connected greenhouse, 16 ft. high gutters with automatic roof ventilation, boom irrigation, Echo hanging basket lines, Anderson 6-head injector, assorted equipment including: hi-lo, Argus climate control, sprayer, shipping racks, tools etc., located on 10 acres in southwestern Michigan. Fully operational wholesale greenhouse, more information by appointment.

Send inquiries to:
GrowerTalks Magazine (A9010)
P.O. Box 9
Batavia, IL 60510
E-mail: classifieds@ballpublishing.com

 

 

For Sale

Thriving nursery, destination, turn-key, retail. Four greenhouses, 8,400 sq. ft., computer controlled. One shade house. NW Wisconsin, fast-growing county 1-¼ hours east of St. Paul, MN. Won national hanging basket contest. Trees, bedding, plants, poinsettias. Country setting, near lakes, rivers, state parks, malls and airport. Established 12 years, 2 acres, landscape department can double income, will train. Selling under appraisal of $247,000. Retiring. Newer home available, 4BR, 2B, 40 ft. cedar deck, many trees, natural gas, great water. Owner financing.

(715) 382-4755 or (715) 382-5240

 

 

Greenhouses/Floral Shop/ Garden Center

Located in central Minnesota, 45years established. 16,000 sq. ft. greenhouses. 2 acre business lot, highway frontage, plus 3-bdrm home. Owners retiring, lake area, county seat.

Call for details: (320) 491-4932

 

 

Business for Sale

Profitable, well-established 7 acre wholesale/retail perennial nursery in Harvard, IL. 75,000 sq. ft. of indoor production and 40,000 sq. ft. of outdoor. Inventory, equipment and customers! 3-bedroom custom house with large pole barn.

Tel: (815) 943-1424

 

 

Wholesale/Retail Greenhouse Nursery

Wholesale/retail greenhouse nursery for sale. 32,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses, one gutter connect and 6 Quonset. Located on 60 acres with a two story brick residence. Lots of room for expansion of greenhouses or for landscape operation. Excellent water quality and capacity. Located 30 miles from the Baltimore, MD, market.

Tel: (800) 206-8092

 

Help Wanted

 

Head Grower/Manager

Established, progressive wholesale/retail greenhouse operation in Southeast U.S. looking for head grower/manager with strong horticultural grower background and/or horticulture degree. Primary crops produced for independent garden centers and landscapers with emphasis on bedding plants and seasonal color. Competitive wage and great benefit package with profit bonus.

GrowerTalks Magazine (GT0608A)
P.O. Box 1660
West Chicago, IL 60186

E-mail: classifieds@ballpublishing.com

 

 

JOBS in Horticulture, Inc.

www.hortjobs.com
Online and In Print


Phone: (800) 428-2474 Fax: (800) 884-5198

 

 

Assistant Grower

Assistant grower wanted. Norman Keil Nurseries is a wholesale greenhouse production facility located on Long Island, New York. We currently have four locations, and we're searching for an energetic individual to assist full time in growing spring annuals, perennials, fall crops and poinsettias. We're looking for an individual with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in all facets of growing. Candidates must be driven, self motivated and willing to be a team player. Weekend flexibility is required and shared between the growing staff. Competitive salary based on experience, and benefits package available. Please submit your resume with references to:

N & O Horticultural Products, Ltd.
D/B/A Norman Keil Nurseries
38A Fifty Acre Road
Saint James, NY 11780
Tel: (631) 584-6330
Fax: (631) 862-8216

 

 

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

 

 

General Manager

General 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 resume and letter of interest to: personnel@armasson.com, or fax to: Attn. Personnel, at (913) 301-3288, or mail to: Alex R. Masson, Inc., Attn. Personnel, PO Box 170, Linwood, KS 66052.

 

 

General Manager

Our wholesale nursery is an innovative market leader. Located in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, our facility is the leading producer of perennials in Canada. Our team is passionate about what we do, and proud of our products.

Building on the organization's significant strengths, the successful candidate will be a proven generalist with multiple skills. Experience in sales and marketing is a must, but experience with horticultural production, logistics and operations is equally important.

This is a great opportunity to join a recognized market leader and take it to the next level of excellence. A demonstrated ability to focus on exceptional customer service and product quality, while building a culture of continuously improving operations will set apart the successful candidate.

If you are a hands-on leader with demonstrated success in growing a profitable horticultural organization, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to:

John Schroeder, President
Valleybrook
E-mail: js@valleybrook.com

 

 

Plant Sales Representatives

BFG Supply Co. is one of the largest distributors of greenhouse and nursery supplies. We are expanding our plant sales department and are looking for sales reps to work in the following territories; IL/WI, IN/OH and MI. Prior plant sales experience would be desired but is not necessary. We require at least three years of industry experience in related areas. Excellent compensation, incentive plan and benefits commensurate with experience. Home office is okay if not located near our warehouses. EOE. Send resume to:
BFG Supply Co., Attn: PC Sales Positions, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55443 or E-mail: hireme@bfgsupply.com.

 

 

Seeking a Grower/Grower Assistant

Tagawa Greenhouse Entp. specializes in plugs, bedding plants, fall crops and poinsettias. Candidates should have good hands-on growing skills and be a team player. Experience a plus, but will train. Competitive salary, good benefits. Submit resumes to:

Tagawa Greenhouses, attn: HR
17999 WCR #4
Brighton, CO 80603
Or fax: (303) 655-5211

 

 

Representative to Wholesale Growers

Representative needed to call on wholesale greenhouse growers for monitoring propagation. The purpose is to expose illegal propagation, promote goodwill between breeders and growers, and to promote Plant Watch®. Plant Watch® provides effective solutions in the management of propagation rights for growers and breeders to the benefit of the horticulture industry.

This is a unique position requiring a person with contacts in the horticulture industry and/or experience in working on account collections. Familiarity with cutting propagation and new plant introductions is considered an asset. Ability to enforce regulations, willingness to travel and to communicate effectively are required.

Forward your resumé no later than May 15, 2008 to Peggy Walsh Craig, Managing Director, e-mail: peggy@plantwatch.org.

 

 

Section Growers Wanted

Green Circle Growers (GCG), established 1968, is a wholesale greenhouse production facility located in Oberlin, Ohio. GCG produces plugs and liners for hundreds of growers and wholesales finished flowers for the largest store chains and supermarkets. GCG is an automated facility spanning 85 acres of greenhouses and 20 acres of outdoor production.

Section Growers are 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 and IPM (Disease/Sanitation/Pesticide application).

As a minimum, a qualified candidate should possess an Associates degree in a horticultural field of study and 2 years growing and propagation experience, ideally in a wholesale greenhouse operation. Basic computer skills are desired. Candidates must be driven and self-motivated. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as, an excellent benefits package that includes; medical, dental, life, disability and 401(k).

Preferably, submit your resume via email to:
HR@greencirclegrowers.com
or mail it to:
Human Resources - Section Grower
51051 US Hwy 20, Oberlin, OH 44074

 

 

Career Opportunity in Sales

Yoder Brothers is an industry leader with deep historic roots in the horticulture industry. We are seeking an experienced professional to cover a regional territory. The position is responsible for managing a well-established customer base. Qualified candidates must be highly motivated and have a degree in Horticulture or equivalent experience and a good understanding of greenhouse production. The position offers a competitive base salary with a car allowance and expense account, bonus opportunity and a benefit package. For confidential inquiries contact:

Walt Weir
National Sales Manager
YODER BROTHERS, INC.
E-mail: weirw@yoder.com

Fax: 570-675-1391

 

 

Sedan Floral - New Positions Available

Grow your career here in our beautiful, modern facilities. Sedan Floral is seeking a Head Grower/Plant Manager as well as Growers and Assistant Growers to join our 15-acre operation. If you are looking to get out of the city rat race, come to beautiful Southeast Kansas. Our growing season includes spring and fall planting, with the flexibility to expand product lines. Sedan Floral has been a leader in the horticulture industry and will be celebrating 60 years in the business. We offer competitive salaries and a great benefit package, including health, dental, life, disability and 401K. Send resume to:

Sedan Floral Inc.
P.O. Box 339
Sedan, KS. 67361
Tel: (620)-725-3111 or Fax: (620)-725-5257
E-mail:
leslie@sedanfloral.com

 

 

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.

 

Misc.

 

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

 

 

Horticulture Tour to
South Africa

This fall, join a small group of nursery professionals on a trip of a lifetime. Combine business and education with an unforgettable visit to one of the most spectacular countries in the world.

∙Fabulous plants & gardens
∙Leading garden centers
∙Safari

For more details:
Call John at (800) 824-1120
Or e-mail: js@valleybrook.com

 

Plants, Seeds, and Flowers

 

Carnivorous Plants

Pitcher Plants, Sundews, Fly Traps ...Oh My!
Nursery propogated 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 .30 each. Dracaena in 512 tray 400 count .06 each. Vinca (3ppp) in 72 tray .30 each. Sprengeri in 392 tray 375 count .08 each, Sprengeri in 72 tray .30 each. Vernalized perennial plugs in 50 tray .35 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

 

 

Yellow Clivia Liners

One year old plants - $1.44/each for 1,000+ quantities. Two varieties available. Plants available now!

Booman Floral
2302 Bautista Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
Tel: (760) 630 4170
www.boomanfloral.com

 

 

Quality Liners
Trees That Please

Leyland Cypress, Green Giant, Emerald Green Arborvitae, Procumbens Nana, Sky Pencil, Torulosa, Blue Point, Nellie R. Stevens, Junipers and more.

Live Oak, FL
Tel: (386) 776-1134
www.treesthatplease.net