When Covid 19 arrived in 2020 and disrupted work, social and personal lives, gardening exploded as a popular activity for both experts and novices alike. People turned to gardening for numerous reasons: to learn a new skill; establish control over their food supply; or to reconnect with nature. Gardening became a source of comfort in an increasingly restrictive and unpredictable world.
Where better to turn than Gardener’s Supply Co.? Since 1983 the company’s mission is to spread the joys and rewards of gardening, because gardening nourishes the body, elevates the spirit, builds community and makes the world a better place. Gardener’s Supply is more than just a gardening retailer. The company designs and develops innovative products, manages test gardens, maintains an extensive how-to library, and has a team of down-to-earth gardeners ready to tackle your every question.
Gardener’s Supply Co. is a proudly 100% employee-owned company. Their employee owners are the root of their success. They strive to provide balance among work, wellness, and learning. Gardener’s Supply Co. fosters a culture of volunteerism, encourages professional development, provides employee garden space, offers on-site yoga, and lauds exemplary work. They also donate 8% of profits to nonprofits working in sustainable agriculture, gardening and food security.
Giving back to the community is deeply ingrained in Gardener’s Supply Co. corporate culture. They give eight hours of paid time to each employee-owner annually. Gardener’s Supply Co. provides some gardening opportunities, such as partnering with Vermont Community Garden Association to clean up school and community gardens in the spring, gleaning in the fall or planting employee gardens. Employees could also use their volunteer time working with nonprofits of their choice.
REM Development and Miller Realty Group are proud to have collaborated with Gardener’s Supply Co. in building and continuing to manage their Milton Distribution Center. The result is a state-of-the-art facility that meets the company’s unique needs and has allowed them to quickly react to the increased demand for their products and services.
