The Hadley Garden Center opened in March of 1963 on a quiet Route 9 (one of a handful of businesses back then). Ed Machno and his wife Fran had a 30' x 40' building constructed for their seasonal Garden Shop. Then open March through October (closed weekends during July and August) their store became a destination for amateur and experienced gardeners in the Pioneer Valley. The Machno's built their business on service and knowledge -- always helping their customers find the plants, tools, and information they needed to maintain their landscapes and create new ones.

Even after selling the business to a long-term employee, Tom Giles, Ed Machno's love for his customers kept him coming back to help. Giles took over operations in 1988, but had been a part of the Hadley Garden Center family since a year after graduating from the University of Massachusetts Stockbridge School in 1973. Tom met his wife, Janine, when she came to work at the garden center and the two have since worked together to help carry out the Machno's original vision.

Several veteran employees have been here since Machno owned Hadley Garden Center and they've been a huge part of what we are today.

• Clivia has been buying and caring for perennials for 26 years.
• Dan, the nursery manager and Dianne, a customer service veteran, have both been here for more than 21 years.
• Barb's been keeping the shelves stocked and organized for 12 years.
• Angela has 7 years of plant care and customer service as her specialty, and
• Eric is our rookie with almost 3 years in the nursery yard!

We've all been together for so long that Hadley Garden Center truly is our second family!

With all that experience we know we have the answers to all your gardening questions and we can help you find exactly what you are searching for!

Hadley Garden Center is open all year. Our busiest season kicks off in March with the arrival of our nursery stock. Fall brings in the cooler temperatures for fall planting and the arrival of our huge selection of spring flowering bulbs. November and December are filled with helping customers find the perfect holiday decorations and creating beautiful wreaths or swags, as well as finding the perfect gifts for gardeners and non-gardeners alike.

But in between the busy spells we're all still here taking care of nursery stock and houseplants, selling bird feeders and food, and making sure we're ready for the next season. And as we've done since 1963, we're answering our busy telephone to solve the next plant or lawn problem for the many Western Massachusetts gardeners who have come to depend on our advice.

We hope you'll stop in to see us soon.