The selection and service are top-notch, but the main reason to come here is that you’ll get healthier, longer-lasting plants. Unlike greenery from big-box retailers, Chalet-brand plants are acclimated to local weather conditions: The center grew them lovingly on a 183-acre farm in Wisconsin. The capper for serious gardeners: a free lecture series.
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