In conjunction with the spoga+gafa trade show in Cologne, Germany, we had the opportunity to visit two family-owned garden centers in the area, Garten Müller and Dinger’s Gartencenter, which both have a long and beloved history in the area. Founded in 1947, Garten Müller is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year at the store, which moved locations in 2007 and expanded in 2011. Dinger’s Gartencenter, founded in 1960, is known as the first garden center built with the American model in mind in Europe. Read on to see photos and highlights from our visit.
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Dinger’s Gartencenter
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