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Home » Backyard Nurseries » Three Generations of McGroarty Nurserymen

Three Generations of McGroarty Nurserymen

Updated : June 7, 2019

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Lunch Break at McGroarty's Nursery
Lunch Break at McGroarty’s Nursery

My father would be so proud to see the three generations of McGroarty Nurserymen. I’d love to add at least one McGroarty girl to this crew but so far we have three little boys in the family.  We’re counting on Kevin and Grace to add the girl or girls to the mix.  Time will tell.

EDIT (June 2019): Kevin and Grace have since pulled through and we have a girl, Eileen, and another boy, Jack! Here are some pics of them working at the nursery.

My father wasn’t a nurseryman but he was a true Irishman and loved to grow potatoes.  He also loved kids.  He really loved kids and I often think about how much fun he would have with Duston’s three boys.

We lost my father in 2003 but without a doubt, he left an amazing mark on the world.

Just a few days ago Duston and Lorelei had the kids over at the nursery and we had them try their hand at sticking cuttings.

Lorelei snapped a ton of photos and I’ll get some of those photos posted along with the photos that I am going to post here today.  I will update this page often so you can follow along on our journey.

Small plants make money.

Learning how to use a vice.
Learning how to use a vice.
Looks intense doesn't it?
Looks intense doesn’t it?
Duston dealing with weeds.
Duston dealing with weeds.

I love what I do.

More photos to come soon . . .

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Comments

  1. Lois Heimendinger says

    September 1, 2012 at 9:21 am

    oh MIKE, WE RAISED FOUR BOYS WHO HAD ALL GIRLS. 4 GIRLS. OUR BOYS GREW UP IN GARDENS AND NOW OUR OLDEST HAS A GARDEN FROM WHICH THEY CAN FOOD. THEY ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO RETIREMENT AND HAVE PLANS FOR UPSTATE PA.

    Reply
  2. Neil Buboltz says

    August 23, 2012 at 2:17 am

    Thanks mike for the pics I have 8 grandkids for 59 so thats not bad, thanks again for the information, Iam not retired yet but getting plant operation in order; so I need all the info, thanks again Neil

    Reply
  3. Ed Stull says

    August 19, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Lovely presentation. Would love to attend one or MORE of your shindigs. I originally came from a farm in Hanover, Pa, I now live and am retired in Hemet, California. Been here since winter of 1965. Tore up too many transmissions in the snow in Pa.
    REALLY hope to join you one of these years before the Good Lord calls me home.
    Thanks again for sharing your happy group.
    Ed

    Reply
  4. Donna lee says

    August 19, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Great pictures, looks like all had an enjoyable time!! Nice to see the kids involved. Something to definately look forward to.

    Reply
  5. Retha says

    July 5, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Thank you for all of your useful information. Where do you purchase the black air layering containers that you show on the youtube. Beautiful work.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 6, 2012 at 6:15 pm

      Retha, you can get them here: http://airpropagator.com

      Reply
  6. deb says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Thank you for sharing pictures of your precious grandchildren. I too am a granny. Lucky aren’t we.

    Reply
  7. Pat says

    June 17, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Happy Father’s Day to you! The children are very cute, and good workers!

    Thank you for all the information about gardening. I have not be able to do to much, but am getting better and have started to get outdoors and looking to get back in the game!!!

    Pat

    Reply
  8. Alice Ramsey says

    June 17, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Happy Father’s Day Mike….always look forward to your emails, thanks.

    Reply
  9. Jessica says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Thanks for all the great information, Mike! Happy Father’s Day to you and Duston.

    Reply
  10. Grandma Marion says

    June 17, 2012 at 11:38 am

    The pics of those 2 beautiful boys are great.Happy Father’s day you’all.
    It’s good teaching the boys to use the tools,
    but don’t forget the safety aids.
    We raised 6 children, and they were taught to use various tools, along with the safe use and use of gloves and goggles.

    Reply
  11. Dick Irish says

    June 17, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Because of Your Web-Site, I (with not so much luck) Purchased an Action Hoe, and do want to thank You, and use it quite frequently !!! Again Thank You, and love Your Web-Site.

    Reply
  12. Judy Stroud says

    June 17, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Great pics! Happy Father’s Day to you and Duston!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      June 17, 2012 at 10:59 am

      Thank you, more pics to come.

      Reply

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