Meadow View is a family business committed to producing the finest quality plants. The 40 (80,000SF) greenhouse structures are located just south of New Carlisle, OH, a small town north of Dayton.

The business began in the fall of 1984 when a cornfield was converted to greenhouse structures. Today Meadow View is one of the premiere horticultural businesses in the Dayton area. It is a destination where the inexperienced as well as the seasoned gardener can purchase the highest quality and “not-so-common” varieties of annual bedding plants, perennials, vegetables & herbs, fall flowering garden mums, and poinsettias. In early 2008 we’ll be adding to the family, when we break ground on a new state-of-the-art 24,000 square foot greenhouse. It will feature cutting edge technology that will enable us to replace older, less energy efficient greenhouses and add slightly more capacity.

In the spring of 1995 the Garden Barn, a distinctive store for the serious and discriminating gardener, came into existence to offer unique and unusual gardening related collectibles and gifts. There is something for everyone in the Garden Barn. The atmosphere changes with the seasons and ends the year with a gathering of decorations, gift items, arrangements and everything that goes with Christmas.

Meadow View specializes in hard to find selections, whether it’s plants or the collection from the Garden Barn. The variety of new plants including annuals, perennials and herbs has set the company apart from other businesses in the area. The Meadow View team is committed to excellence in products and service. Most team members are avid gardeners and very knowledgeable and caring people. A recent collective summary of professional experience on staff exceeded 350 years. They enjoy using their experience as they grow your plants and sharing their expertise as they serve our customers.

Team Members:

• Anne
• Brenda
• Brian
• Butterscotch aka Butters
• Carol
• David
• Diane
• Earl
• Ellen
• Gloria
• Randy
• Retha
• Scott
• Susan
• Teresa

Anne

CEO & President

Anne, co-owner of Meadow View, is responsible for wholesale sales and crop scheduling along with financial aspects of the business. Anne and her husband, Brian have 2 daughters and loves music, sudoku, crossword puzzles, reading, scrap booking and travel. Her favorite spot is Princess Cays in the Caribbean.

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Brenda

Sales and Administration

Brenda has been a part of the Meadow View team since 1990 and is responsible for customer service, personnel, and accounting aspects of the business. Many of you remember seeing her in the sales area regularly, and now talk with her when you call. She likes to create mixed container gardens, tend to her flowers at home, and sing in the church choir. She also enjoys traveling and using her RN skills on mission trips.
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Brian

Manager of Construction/Facility Maintenance

Brian is a multi-skilled individual and excels in electronics and systems maintenance and development. He has developed software that helps to monitor and control production schedules. He is a hands on person and produces all our spring plants grown from seed. Brian has 2 daughters, enjoys reading, plays the saxophone and oboe and likes to chase the little white ball around the golf course as often as possible.

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Butterscotch aka Butters the Cat

Butters has been with Meadow View since 2006. He is our resident greeter and mouser. His favorite plant is Nepta ‘Walkers Low’ and was relieved when it finally got the recognition it deserved when it was named as Perennial Plant of the Year for 2007. He is also well-known in the horticulture industry as a celebrity after being featured in Garden Center Magazine, where he was named runner up in the annual “Paw Prints” Best Garden Center Pet Contest. He specializes in lounging on chairs and napping and can often be found on the counter where he makes customers feel at home with his warm welcome.
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Carol

Perennial Manager

Carol's passion is finding and growing unique and unusual perennials for you! She has worked in the greens industry for 22 years, and joined the Meadow View team in 2004. She loves to provide solutions for our client's problem areas. Carol is an Ohio Certified Nursery Technician 'Master' (meaning she has passed State exams in Garden Center, Landscape, and Grower categories). When Carol isn't busy growing perennials for you, she can be found at home gardening and caring for her two horses. Carol is the president of the local Corvette Club and she and her husband are active and founding members. They enjoy traveling to great destinations with many wonderful friends.

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General Manager

David, general manager, is the “new kid on the block,” having joined the team fulltime in 2008. He is by no means a rookie since he has spent his Air Force leave at Meadow View for the past several years, helping out during the shipping season. He has a beautiful wife and four children. We’re in the process of educating him regarding living in the “buckeye state” since David has Michigan roots!

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Diane
Retail Sales

An Ohio Certified Nursery Technician, Diane has been with us for 12 years and manages our POS system. Her talents are seen everywhere at Meadow View, assisting the greenhouse staff in creating one of the nicest places to shop for plants in the entire state. Annuals are her gig and if you ever need help pronouncing a name just ask her. Have you ever seen our “Giant” moss baskets? Diane plants many of these magnificent hanging gardens, (not to mention our display gardens) and seems to outdo herself each year. Her combinations are spectacular. If there is something she can’t do…. we haven’t found it yet. Grandchildren and music are Diane’s passions.

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Earl
Founder

Earl is the founder of Meadow View. The dream started in 1984 and came to fruition as family members joined him on the quest of building a business to enhance the lives of those who come in contact with it. Earl began gardening back in his high school days and built his career after receiving his B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture. He is driven by efficiently producing quality plants that will perform well for the customers who receive them. He is also involved with several horticultural associations. When Earl isn’t at Meadow View he enjoys his family including 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He devotes time to his church and works with his dog Roscoe doing pet therapy.

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Ellen
Receptionist & Marketing

Ellen joined Meadow View ’07 to help us in the office and is making a major contribution to the business. When you call Meadow View it is likely you will be greeted by her smiling, helpful voice. She is a lifelong resident of Dayton graduating from the University of Dayton with a B.S. in Business Administration. She loves to travel and her favorite place is Italy. Ellen loves animals, rubber stamping, reading, cooking and of course plants!

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Gloria

Assistant Perennial Manager

Gloria was a long-term customer who joined the Meadow View Growers team two years ago. Gloria grew up in the nursery business in northeastern Ohio providing an excellent foundation for growing plants at Meadow View. She delights in providing friendly service and sharing her perennial knowledge. When Gloria isn't at work she likes to garden, sew and travel!

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Randy

Grower

Randy started at Meadow View in 2006. He came to Meadow View with lots of experience having owned his own greenhouse in his home state of Wisconsin. Randy loves the Packers and is believed to bleed green and gold when injured. When Randy isn’t growing the best plants for Meadow View customers, he enjoys spending time working on his wife’s “honey do” list and taking care of “Randy’s Ark” which includes horses, dogs, cats, a pony and a miniature donkey.

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Retha

Propagation Manager and Custom Planter Manager

Retha joined Meadow View over 6 years ago as Propagation Manager and is responsible for managing the parent plants for our cuttings of annuals and perennials in addition to rooting all our cuttings. She also manages the custom design planters that are grown for our retail customers in the spring of the year. Her expertise with plants really shows in the work she does in this area. Previously she and her husband, Paul, owned their own business in Illinois for several years. We appreciate and enjoy her diligence and pleasant, sweet spirit. She spends the rest of her time enjoying her family and trying to keep her husband in line.

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Scott

V.P & Retail Manager

An Ohio Certified Nursery Technician, Scott is the retail manager and co-owner of Meadow View. He attended Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) majoring in nursery management. A self proclaimed hosta-holic with over 28 years experience in horticulture, he is always seeking new varieties and attractions for you to enjoy. His latest endeavor includes the extra large chess board that will make its début in 2008. Being an outdoor and gardening enthusiast, Scott also enjoys motorcycling, camping and fishing in his spare time.

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Susan

Herb Specialist

Susan is our herb and vegetable specialist joining Meadow View in September 2006. She is a graduate from the College of Charleston, and has a degree in Marine Biology. She has been working in the horticulture industry and growing herbs since 1998. When she is not helping out with retail sales she helps manage our propagation department. We all enjoy her culinary skills here at Meadow View. If not in the garden or with her chickens, you are apt to find her in the woods or at the lake with her two dogs, Gator and Dempsie.

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Teresa
Assistant Retail Manager

Teresa joined the Meadow View team in December 2005. Her love of all things blooming and enjoyment in helping customers will abound in the annual greenhouses this season. Teresa is also our resident zoo keeper and animal lover. She loves to share her love of gardening and animals with her 10 year old daughter. They love to play in the dirt together and plant lots of fragrant flowers. When not in the garden, Teresa can be found in the barn where she loves to ride and show her Arabian horses.
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