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Readers' Choice: Best South Metro Garden Center

Vote on the best place in the south metro to keep spring in bloom during gardening season.

 

Spring has sprung, and even the greenest thumb will rely on our local garden centers. The south metro is home to several such retailers.

But which garden center is the best?

Tell us by voting for one of the many south metro garden centers in the poll below. If you don't see your favorite local option, post a comment and ask us to add it.

Do you own one of these businesses? If so, consider claiming your directory listing on Patch.

Voting ends at 9 p.m. on April 26. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews in our directory. For official rules, see the attached PDF. We’ll announce the winner at noon on April 27.

Check our directory (you'll find it on the menu bar atop this page) and rate your favorite garden center, since ratings count toward determining the winner. And after you vote, sign up for our newsletter to be notified about who wins.

For more information about past Readers' Choice winners, click here.

  • What's the best garden center in the south metro?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Jerry's Home & Garden Showplace
        6 (2%)
    • Pahl's Market
        34 (11%)
    • Lilydale Garden Center
        2 (0%)
    • Gertens
        70 (24%)
    • Home Depot
        4 (1%)
    • Menards
        2 (0%)
    • Walmart
        0 (0%)
    • Bachman's
        5 (1%)
    • Terra Garden Center
        12 (4%)
    • Cross Nurseries
        1 (0%)
    • Other
        6 (2%)
    • Fluegel Farm Garden & Pets
        2 (0%)
    • Gerten's Farm Market
        146 (50%)
    Total votes: 290
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Readers' Choice, Readers' Choice 2012, and garden centers
Which garden center are you voting for and why? Tell us in the comments.

Danielle Cabot

11:55 am on Monday, April 16, 2012

We had some technical difficulties. This comment was posted on a previous version of this post:
Yelva Lynfield
2 hours ago
Add Lowe's on South Robert Street and Marie Ave. The salespeople there are so helpful!
Yelva Lynfield

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Ann Webster

10:47 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012

I like Leitner's on Randolph Avenue in St. Paul - very helpful and they have great selection.

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Long time customer

1:26 am on Sunday, April 29, 2012

i have been shopping at Gerten's Farm Market for over 25 years. I started going there because my mother recommended it. They provide excellent personal service and are happy to spend the time it takes to answer your questions; from what to plant in the sun versus shade to what to use on the ants in my yard. I have always felt like I am talking with a friend, not a stranger and that the appreciate my business everytime I come in. They have many, many repeat customers season after season.

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The Wifely Person

12:06 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012

Why do you have Gerten's listed twice?

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Danielle Cabot

12:57 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012

Gertens and Gerten's Farm Market are two separate businesses in Inver Grove Heights. You can check them out by clicking on their links in the story.

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