Peoria Gardens in Albany, Oregon, has been growing quality greenhouse plants since 1982. This family-owned nursery sprouted in the backyard of current president and owner Ben Verhoeven’s father and has since grown to nine acres. Hear how Peoria Gardens is committed to its environmental responsibility and learn about the company’s diverse range of 14,000 wholesale items, many of which can be found at your Market of Choice Floral Shop, from annual and perennial herbs to mixed baskets and seasonal floral favorites. Pick up an assortment of Peoria Gardens plants and watch them flourish at home, in your own backyard.

To the Meskers family, the rows of glimmering state-of-the-art greenhouses harboring endless varieties of blossoms under Oregon sunshine are the realization of a dream come true. “Both my mom and dad came from the tulip fields of Holland,” says Tyler Meskers, Vice President and COO of Oregon Flowers in Aurora, Oregon. “It’s the story of the American Dream.” Martin and Helene Meskers arrived in Oregon in 1979. It wasn’t long before they asked siblings and parents to send over some tulip bulbs to help start their business. The Meskers launched Oregon Flowers, “Flowers grown with a Dutch touch,” in 1985 and customers loved their blossoms. Even today, Martin and Helene are still a big part of the company. “They live and breathe this place,” Tyler says. During breaks, it’s not unusual to see Martin kicking a soccer ball around with his grandchildren in the greenhouses.