
In 2002, SummerWinds Garden Centers purchased Timber Creek Nursery in Ellisville, Mo., from long-time successful retailers Bob and Geri Specker. For more than 14 years, SummerWinds profitably operated this location with the benefit of its outstanding seasoned associates — including Mike Curran, who previously worked for Timber Creek Nursery.
Tim Businda, VP of Retail Operations for SummerWinds, says that Curran approached SummerWinds about buying the Ellisville store last summer. “The timing was perfect, as we wanted to focus our operating energy entirely on our California and Arizona retail stores," Businda said. "All of us at SummerWinds wish Mike and his team every continued success.” Mike has thoughtfully named his business Timberwinds Nursery.
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SummerWinds Nursery strives to provide exceptional customer service with a beautiful selection of high-quality plants. SummerWinds’ associates pride themselves in being Trusted Garden Advisors and learn all that they can about their products, so they can pass that knowledge along to customers to ensure success in their gardens and homes. SummerWinds supports local growers and partners, many of whom sell exclusively to independent garden centers like SummerWinds.
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SummerWinds will continue to serve its customers throughout Silicon Valley, California, and the Greater Phoenix Metro Area of Arizona. SummerWindsNursery.com
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