50 Years and Growing: Cliff Avenue Greenhouse & Garden Center BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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lants…and petunias…and perennials... oh, my! Even though it is no longer located on the street for which it was named, Cliff Avenue Greenhouse and Garden Center has been keeping gardens growing for the past 50 years. Back in 1972, the original owner of the business started selling tomato plants out of a garage as a part-time job and later graduated to a greenhouse located on…can you guess?...Cliff Avenue. The business grew and relocated to the East 26th Street location, going through several additions and renovations. Cliff Avenue Greenhouse later saw a need to expand further and, as they like to say, a second location “sprouted up” on West 41st Street in 1992. Both locations carry a wide variety of gift and décor items, even adding an instore clothing boutique several years ago called Janie B’s – named after the original owner. Now is the perfect time to not only find colorful plants for your pots and gardens, but also maybe find a springy top or dress to enjoy as the days get warmer. Shoppers can find unique desk or wall art, candles, notebooks, mugs, accent pillows and more – and, appropriately, many of these items are decorated with floral prints. Pet lovers can find canineand feline-decorated planters and gifts, including items like a Cat Bingo game or a book called, Dog Mom-A Love Story. The store also offers a line of gift items for those welcoming a new baby, with adorable onesies, plush animals, prints, books and more. Need some pampering after a long day of working in the garden? Check out
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