Our Story

Schaefer's Gardens Goals and Customer Commitments:

Top Quality
Prompt Service
Happy, Satisfied Customers

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We continually search for new varieties and constantly experiment to be sure we are growing "the best of the best.'" We are always fine-tuning our operation to assure the plants meet their potential. And we even grow special crops for several universities, foundations, and professional landscapers such as:

Cornell University
Binghamton University
Clark Foundation
Broome Developmental Services
Town of Chenango
Village of Whitney Point
Village of Greene
Whitney Point Rotary Club
Cayuga Wine Trail
Turning Stone Resort
Cobleskill College

We are just as proud of our customers
The finest independent garden centers and florists in Central New York and New Jersey.

The Schaefer Family are active members of the following organizations:

NYS Farm Bureau Greenhouse & Nursery Committee
Ken Post Foundation
NYS Flower Industries Research & Education Fund
Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Advisory Board
Cornell University Greenhouse Advisory Board
Farm Credit East Customer Service Council
Mohawk Valley Growers Association
Southern Tier Growers Association

We are also very proud to use and support environmentally friendly products like green pots. Such as rice pots, which break down after two years. Wheat pots that break down after one year and compostable pots.

Plastic pots are made with prime, recycled resins and are recyclable.

We practice IPM (Integrated Pest Management)

Our goal is healthy plants and a healthy environment.

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