Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Knoxville, TN
Stanley's Greenhouse has been a family-owned and operated garden center and plant farm in Knoxville, Tennessee since 1955. Our legacy began with Charles and Mary Kathryn Stanley building their first greenhouse on land cultivated by the Davenport family for over 200 years. We specialize in growing and selling high-quality plants including perennials, annuals, roses, poinsettias, orchids, and native plants while maintaining a commitment to old-fashioned customer service. Our team of plant specialists combines traditional growing methods with modern innovations to provide tax-free plants that support local ecosystems. We offer gardening supplies, educational workshops, and community-focused initiatives to promote sustainable landscaping.With over 190,000 square feet of greenhouse space and seasonal hours tailored to customer needs, we serve both casual gardeners and professional landscapers. Our family continues to operate with the values established by our founders: kindness, generosity, and environmental stewardship. We prioritize locally sourced products and maintain partnerships with regional growers to ensure plant quality and availability. Our facility hosts annual events like the Butterfly Festival and provides specialized services for wholesale customers. Through four generations of family leadership, we remain dedicated to making Knoxville a greener, more beautiful community.
Services
Plant Sales
Gardening Supplies
Workshops
Wholesale Orders
Seasonal Events
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We grow over 70% of our plant inventory on-site using sustainable methods
- Family-operated since 1955 with four generations of horticultural expertise
- Offer pesticide-free vegetables and herbs for home gardeners
- Host educational workshops and community gardening events annually
- Maintain partnerships with local East Tennessee growers and artisans
What people say
Beautiful plant selection
Helpful staff
Great workshops
Family-friendly events
Quality plants
Services
Plant Sales
We offer a comprehensive selection of indoor and outdoor plants including roses, poinsettias, orchids, perennials, annuals, and native species. Our inventory features both heirloom varieties and modern hybrids grown on-site using sustainable practices. Customers benefit from tax-free plant purchases and expert guidance from gardening specialists.
Gardening Supplies
Our retail center stocks premium soils, fertilizers, gardening tools, and decorative elements like statuary and water features. We prioritize locally made products and American craftsmanship in our selection. Customers access everything needed for successful gardening from soil amendments to decorative accents.
Workshops
We host educational programs and hands-on workshops covering various gardening topics throughout the year. Events include fairy garden workshops and seasonal gardening lectures. These programs provide practical knowledge while fostering community engagement through shared horticultural interests.
Wholesale Orders
Professional landscapers and commercial customers receive specialized service for large plant and supply orders. We offer dedicated support for wholesale clients during weekday business hours. This service ensures reliable access to quality plants and materials for commercial landscaping projects.
Seasonal Events
Annual events like our Butterfly Festival and anniversary sales create community engagement opportunities. These events combine education with entertainment while showcasing seasonal plant offerings. We also host nonprofit fundraisers and gardening-related special events throughout the year.
People
Monte Stanley
Manager
Fourth-generation horticulturist with decades of experience in greenhouse operations and plant cultivation. Oversees daily operations while maintaining family traditions of quality and customer service.
Rocky Stanley
Manager
Co-manager with extensive knowledge of plant propagation and greenhouse management. Maintained operational continuity through multiple generations of family leadership.
Abby Stanley-Jerrolds
Retail Manager
Third-generation family member managing retail operations with expertise in customer service and product selection. Combines traditional values with modern retail practices.
Holden Jerrolds
Head Grower
Responsible for plant production and quality control with deep understanding of horticultural science and sustainable growing practices. Ensures consistent plant quality across all inventory.
Bill Stanley
Growing Team
Experienced horticulturist working in plant production with knowledge of both traditional and modern growing techniques. Contributes to maintaining high plant quality standards.
Questions
What types of plants do you grow?
We grow roses, poinsettias, orchids, perennials, annuals, native plants, and seasonal flowers. Our inventory includes both heirloom varieties and modern hybrids.
Do you offer gardening workshops?
Yes, we host educational workshops year-round including fairy garden workshops and seasonal gardening lectures for all skill levels.
Are your plants grown locally?
Over 70% of our plant material is grown on-site in Knoxville. We supplement with local East Tennessee growers to ensure quality and availability.
What are your seasonal hours?
Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5. Holiday hours may vary slightly during peak seasons.
Do you sell gardening supplies?
Yes, we offer premium soils, fertilizers, gardening tools, and decorative items like statuary and water features in our retail center.
Can I place wholesale orders?
Professional landscapers and commercial customers can place wholesale orders. Contact us during weekday business hours for specialized service.
