On May 20, nine members from the Eufaula Homemakers Community Leaders along with two husbands went on a guided tour of Bonnie’s Plant Farm in Union Springs, Alabama. Tour guide Freeman Agnew showed ... The Early History of Bonnie Plant Farm The following was written by Mrs.

Understanding the Context

Bonnie Paulk in 1940 and tells the story of the founding and growth of Bonnie Plant Farm in the early part of the last century. Bonnie was founded in 1918 on the principle of providing access for home gardeners to fresh vegetables. What started as one small farm in Alabama – has grown to nearly $400 million in sales – with over 80 greenhouse growing operations in 42 states, and a direct sales force of over 700 who deliver plants fresh to stores every day. Looking to grow a vegetable or herb garden?

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Bonnie Plants offers a wide selection of garden-ready vegetable plants and herb plants, plus expert gardening tips, planting guides, and growing advice to help gardeners of all experience levels grow successfully. Bonnie Plants - Garden Plants for Your Vegetable Garden or Herb Garden Contact Us Bonnie Plants, a wholesale greenhouse grower, is the largest national supplier and producer of vegetable and herb plants in the United States. Bonnie grows more than 250 varieties of non-GMO vegetable and herb plants for gardeners across the country, with over 70 growing stations, serving the 48 contiguous states. Where We're Growing Bonnie Plants Are Grown Throughout the United States. Bonnie's quality vegetable and herb plants are trucked to garden retailers (Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Tractor Supply, Menards and 5,000 independents) across the country from our 72 greenhouse facilities serving the 48 contiguous states.

Final Thoughts

Bonnie Plants® easy-to-grow varieties create culinary inspiration, adding delicious flavors, textures, and colors to your garden-to-table meals. With more than 100 years of experience, Bonnie Plants® offers high-quality live plant varieties designed for your gardening success. Start with Bonnie Plants. Add nutrients to your soil and plants. Enjoy the bountiful harvest! View our entire collection of available plants below.

In 1983, Bonnie Plants were sold in 13 states; by 1995, you could buy a Bonnie Plant in every state but Alaska and Hawaii. Today, Bonnie Plants are available in all 50 states (plus Canada) and come in nearly 300 plant varieties (including Organics!), many of which have been test-grown in our trial garden in Union Springs.