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    STORE HOURS
    MONDAY - CLOSED
    TUESDAY TO FRIDAY - 10 - 6
    WEEKENDS - 10 - 5
    ** CLOSED FRIDAY NOV 8th at 3 PM 
    FOR SPECIAL SERVICE **

    OUR NURSERY SALES YARD
    HAS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR.

    ALL SALES ARE FINAL
    If you are uncertain in any way about any item to be purchased here, please do not make it.


    No pets

    Questions & Answers


    WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PLANT?

    See our answer here.


    DO YOU SHIP YOUR PLANTS?
    We can deliver plants across Waterloo Region, Guelph, South Wellington County, Puslinch and environs only.
    We do not ship plants into the GTA, the US or across Canada.
    For more answers on shipping click here.

    HOW DO I PLANT A TREE?
    See our video here for the proper way.


    HOW SHOULD I WATER MY PLANTS?
    See our video here for the proper way.


    HOW DO I OVERSEED MY LAWN?

    See our video here for tips on how.


    WHAT NEW PLANTS DO
    YOU HAVE THIS YEAR?

    See our Plant Galleries.

    ARE GROBE'S PLANTS
    GUARANTEED?

    Yes! See details here.

    HOW DO I KNOW IF A PLANT IS DEAD?
    See this page.

    WHY ARE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREES SO NICE?
    Because we take the time to check on the crop in the field.  See here for a 'behind the scenes' look.


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     About Us: The People to Know When You Want It To Grow 
    Early Days of Grobe Nursery

    Early Beginnings
    George Grobe had been a successful door to door nursery stock salesman since the early 1940's. In 1962, he and his eldest son Peter started a landscape maintenance business in Kitchener. They were joined by George's other son Paul in 1964. Business continued to grow, so anticipating residential growth to the east of the city of Kitchener, in 1966 they opened a garden centre outside the small village of Breslau. As time passed, Peter took over responsibility of the garden centre operations and landscape construction divisions and Paul directed the maintenance division and assumed the bookkeeping duties. As the work increased, the spouses of the three men (Jenny (George's - taking the picture), Leona (Peter's - on far right beside Peter) and Maryanne (Paul's - in center) took on various roles in the company to assist in its growth.

    New Methods of Growing Adapted
    The company continued to grow and evolve. In the early 70's Peter observed how the use of containerization could help extend the selling and planting season and implemented the containerizing of bare root plant material in the spring. Sales continued to grow.

    The Beginnings of Christmas Tree Country
    After a particularly unprofitable winter plowing snow, in 1972 Peter and Paul took another chance and began to sell fresh cut Christmas trees at Christmas at the garden centre. This has evolved over the last 45 years into Grobe's Christmas Tree Country. Several generations of families now come from all over the area to purchase their individually graded fresh cut trees in our indoor showroom, or to shop for poinsettias, tree trim, artificial trees and Christmas themed products from all over the world.

    Continued Expansion 1989 to the Present
    In 1989-1990 and into the 90's the range of plant material to be offered was broadened substantially, with the goal of becoming the gardener's source for the latest, most diverse, and best quality of plant material in this area. A substantially larger and modern annual flower greenhouse was built to accommodate the ever increasing demand for hanging baskets and annual bedding plants. The number of plant varieties today now lists in the thousands.

    In the mid-90's improved drip irrigation technology was incorporated to reduce Grobe's overall water use and to improve the ability to irrigate with customers present in the nursery. A move to the use of re-usable plastic containers for tree and shrub production was also began to try and cut down on one time container use.

    Ever mindful of the influence on technology, Peter and Paul could see that a further continuation of the business would require an investment in computerized point of sale, so in 2000 steps were taken to implement such a system, with the net result being more accuracy, speed and services to our customers.  This was further enhanced with the extension of high speed Interac terminals to our country location, and the development of the Grobe website in 2003.

    In late 2001 Grobe's started their Preferred Gardener Club, a loyalty club that offered their members timely email advice, sneak peaks of new products, and a discount on every purchase they made.  In 2008 a trial to extend member benefits to three additional reputable local businesses was added to the program.  For years Grobe's has re-used plastic containers returned to the garden centre. This has been enhanced with a program that now diverts all their plastic waste to recycling. 
      
    In 2007 Paul Grobe decided to retire to enjoy his garden at his cottage - which he did until his passing in February of 2017. In 2011 long time Buyer and Store Supervisor Gina Grobe (Peter's daughter) left the company to pursue other opportunities. Peter and Peter's son Perry continue to manage their growing business, with Perry's wife Roni and daughters Lyndle and Raquel now also working part time at the business.

    In 2022 two key staff who were instrumental in our continued growth and success joined the cohort of fortunate retirees.  After 41 years of service, Greg Schierholtz, Senior Foreman and Yard Supervisor will now have time manage his own yard to the satisfaction of his understanding spouse. It will certainly be glorious.  Paula Henke, longtime Store Supervisor and Buyer, retired to relish in the newfound joy of Granny-dom, to plan for a son's 'wedding of the century', as well as to devote more time to support her spouse's growing and thriving agricultural enterprise at a farm where there will more then enough 'space' to grow her love for gardening.  Both Greg and Paula will be missed - but have proven that they can be counted upon for their years of experience as independent consultants!

    Dedicated and Professional Staff - Our Strength
    The beautiful store and yard you see upon a visit is no accident. Several key individuals of our permanent staff make it so. These include Linda Schlueter as Green Goods Supervisor, Michelle Laing as Designer and Operations Supervisor, Julia Robertson as Yard Supervisor, Connor Hill as Lead Hand, Alyson Fleming and Trish White as Assistant Store Supervisors, Allison Mammoliti and Connie Baer as Senior Cashiers, Kathy Pinnell as Perennial Co-ordinator, Buyer and Personal Assistant to Peter Grobe; and Mary Schilter as Office Manager. Their contribution to the ongoing success of Grobe Nursery cannot be understated, for their dedication and work ethic continue to positively influence the growth of the company.

    For the present and beyond, Peter, Perry and their dedicated families and staff hope to continue to grow and prosper, and to help their customers succeed at all their gardening endeavours.

    Company Achievements 
    • 1999 Nomination for Retailer of the Year
    • Several Urban Design Awards from the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo.
    • Numerous local Horticultural and Communities in Blooms Awards for Grounds Maintenance.
    • 2000 Provincial Landscape Ontario Award for Grounds Maintenance
    • 1998 Provincial Landscape Ontario Award for Best Print Advertising
      
    Grobe's Nursery and Garden Centre
    1787 Greenhouse Road
    R.R. #2, Breslau, Ontario, Canada N0B 1M0
    Look for the Orange Buildings Just Off Kitchener-Guelph Highway #7
    Phone: 519-648-2247
    Email: info@grobenursery.com
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