If you live in the northeast part of Connecticut, you may have heard of the Tri-County Greenhouse. Serving Tolland, Windham and Tolland counties, you may have passed by or even shopped here at some time. Nestled in historic Mansfield, this thriving retail greenhouse is well-known for quality plants, custom arrangements and special orders. The Greenhouse is also known as being a place where people connect.
It could be that you know the Greenhouse because you shop here. Perhaps you’ve heard of our “February Freesias”. Many people come in for cut flowers for holidays or other special occasions. It could be that you love our healthy and vibrant annuals and perennials. You’ve probably heard about our incredible October Tag Sale. Maybe you drop off your bottles and cans for recycling. Or you enjoy our poinsettias or lilies or chrysanthemums! A lot of customers know that all of the plants that we sell are grown and nurtured on site.
Maybe you shop here because of the variety of plants we offer. Or maybe it’s the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Maybe the fact that we train and employ individuals with intellectual disabilities brings you in. Or maybe…..it’s all three!
What you may not know is that the success and reputation of the Greenhouse is due to the efforts of twenty-one paid staff (sixteen of whom have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) and a team of passionate volunteers. Many people have worked or volunteered here for over twenty or thirty years.
The best way you can support us is by coming through our doors. Tell us what you think, ask us questions, explore our plants or just visit our cats. You will see people smile and laugh with pride at a job well done!