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Backyard Nursery Success Story

Updated : June 17, 2024

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When Mike McGroarty of rural Perry, Ohio said to his wife; “From now on, all of our plants are $4.97. We’re selling everything at that price.” he had no way of knowing how that decision would change his life and lives around the world. At the time, McGroarty was just growing some plants in his backyard and selling them from his driveway for some extra income.

And now Mike thinks “Sometimes when I’m out there under the shade tree and it’s just me and the donkeys, I look around and wonder how I got to this point”, says McGroarty. “Not in a million years could I have ever imagined that me and my small plants could have such a profound impact on so many lives around the world.”

Read more about Mike in Greenhouse Grower’s Magazine, July 29th, 2015:
http://www.greenhousegrower.com/production/plant-culture/backyard-success-mike-mcgroarty-educates-aspiring-growers/mike2

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    September 2, 2015 at 10:58 am

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