Greenhouse Grower’s November 2024 cover story put the spotlight on Kind Earth Growers and how the Pennsylvania company aims to raise awareness about native plants while building up the industry through cooperation. Check out the slideshow above for a closer look at the operation, including its plants, its team, and its vision for the future.
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Kind Earth Growers currently grows an extensive pallet of native plants from the Piedmont region along with select prairie and coastal species.
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This past February, Kind Earth Growers increased its production space by 75% with the addition of two more greenhouses. All photos: Lindsay Joy Photography
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When Kind Earth contract grows for re-wholesalers or large restoration projects, a strict production schedule is important.
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Working with contractors servicing municipal regulations for stormwater management gives the Kind Earth team a chance to share its extensive knowledge.
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Today, Kind Earth offers more than 215 species of seed-grown native perennials.
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Most of the team at Kind Earth can do each other’s jobs and cover for each other when necessary.
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Kind Earth Head Grower Joseph LaMent.
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Kind Earth is constantly trying out new species and experimenting with germination protocols.
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Kind Earth takes great pride in producing high-quality, seed-grown native plants.
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Display garden at Kind Earth Growers.
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When looking to the future, John Mark Courtney says he’s excited about the new ideas his team brings to the company.
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There’s always someone monitoring the premises at Kind Earth Growers.
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Jackson is a fixture and loving companion at Kind Earth.
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