In 2001  Ocean Park Nurseryland shut it’s doors and the next day, reopened as Garden Works. Now, in 2008 Garden Works is gone and a new nursery The Plant Market has opened up. It is owned by Len Houwelling (who has a lifetime’s experience in the horticulture industry) and is being  managed by Monica, the former buyer for ArtKnapps.

I had the pleasure of visiting The Plant Market over the weekend, and  was pleased to see there was a decent selection of annuals and shrubs as well as ceramic pots and giftware. The store is nice and airy and it is laid out so that everything can be easily found.

The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the local garden center atmosphere has once again returned to Ocean Park. I look forward to spending more time (and  money) at the Plant Market this spring!