Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Lancaster, PA
Ken's Gardens has been cultivating passion for plants since 1972, serving Lancaster County as a family-owned and operated garden center. Our three locations in Smoketown, Intercourse, and downtown Lancaster offer an extensive selection of flowers, shrubs, trees, houseplants, and gardening supplies to meet every horticultural need. With decades of combined experience, our knowledgeable staff provides expert guidance on plant selection, landscape design, and garden maintenance.We host educational workshops on container gardening, terrarium creation, and plant care while operating Gallery Grow, our specialty store for indoor plants and decor. Our commitment to quality extends to our Hopeful Brews caf, where customers enjoy coffee while shopping, with proceeds supporting local nonprofits. Through five decades of growth, we've maintained our founding mission to make gardening accessible and rewarding for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Services
Plant nursery
Shrub sales
Tree nursery
Gardening workshops
Gift cards
Coffee service
Indoor plants
Landscaping supplies
Terrarium making
Plant consultations
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of specialized horticultural expertise and local growing knowledge
- Our three locations provide the region's most comprehensive plant selection
- Hands-on workshops teach practical gardening skills for all experience levels
- In-store planting bars let customers create custom planters with free tools
- Family ownership ensures personalized service and community-focused business practices
What people say
Great selection
Helpful staff
Perfect plant
Educational workshops
Repeat customers
Services
Plant nursery
Our full-service nursery offers seasonal flowers, perennials, and vegetable plants at three convenient locations. Customers find both common and rare plant varieties suited to Pennsylvania growing conditions. Expert staff provides planting guidance and care instructions for successful gardening outcomes.
Gardening workshops
Hands-on educational workshops teach container gardening, terrarium creation, and seasonal planting techniques. Participants receive practical skills for home gardening projects while using our professional-grade planting bars and materials. Sessions accommodate all experience levels from beginners to advanced gardeners.
Shrub sales
We maintain extensive shrub yards featuring native species, flowering shrubs, and evergreens for year-round landscape interest. Our inventory includes roses, foundation plants, and privacy hedges with expert recommendations for local climate suitability and growth requirements.
Indoor plants
Gallery Grow specializes in indoor plant varieties including succulents, tropical plants, and miniature gardens. Our selection features low-maintenance options for home and office environments with expert advice on lighting, watering, and plant placement requirements.
Landscaping supplies
We supply essential gardening materials including mulch, soil amendments, fertilizers, and planting containers. Our inventory supports complete landscaping projects from soil preparation to finished plantings, with product recommendations based on specific plant needs and local growing conditions.
People
Ken Lapp
Co-Founder
Co-founded Ken's Gardens in 1972, establishing its reputation for quality plants and customer service. Developed the business from farmers market sales to three full-service garden centers serving Lancaster County.
Norman Glick
Co-Founder
Brought horticultural expertise as co-founder, helping establish the nursery operations in Smoketown. Played key role in developing the business's commitment to educational gardening resources and community engagement.
Questions
What are your current business hours?
Our hours vary seasonally. Please check our website or contact the specific location for most current hours.
Do you offer plant warranties?
Yes, we offer plant replacements or store credit if plants don't thrive under proper care conditions.
Can I host private events at your locations?
Gallery Grow offers event rental spaces for workshops, showers, and team-building activities.
Do you sell gardening supplies?
We carry complete gardening supplies including soil, tools, fertilizers, and pest control products.
Are gift cards available?
E-gift cards are available online, with physical cards at our Smoketown and Intercourse locations.
Do you sell Christmas trees?
We offer holiday plants and decorations but don't typically sell cut Christmas trees.
