High Country Gardens going out of business!

11 years ago

Nothing has been updated on their website yet, but there are rumors circulating that High Country Gardens will be shutting its doors for good.

There is a thread about it on the Cottage Gardens forum here on GW.

Comments (10)

Deb
11 years ago
So sad. There's now a message from David Salman on the HCG website.
laceyvail 6A, WV
11 years ago
Oh, that's terrible news! I've gotten many wonderful plants from them over the years, but worse yet, I'm in the midst of a lawn project involving their dwarf fescue grass seed, and was planning to order more this spring. Anyone know where to get it?
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hostaholic2 z 4, MN
11 years ago
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that.
diggerdee zone 6 CT
11 years ago
Wow, this comes as a surprise to me. I didn't realize they were having any troubles. Very sad, as they were a reputable company.

I have to say, though, regarding the message on their site - is it even legal not to provide at least a refund for a gift certificate? Am I reading that correctly? Seems to me when you buy a gift certificate there is a promise of future product/material, and if they can't come through with that, they should at least refund the money. I wonder if they are filing for bankruptcy, or just closing the business. Replacement plants, and maybe even refunds for plants, they may be able to get out of, but the gift certificate thing to me leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Glad I didn't buy any this year as gifts!

That being said, sorry to see them close.

Dee
ninamarie
11 years ago
Box Stores - 1
Independent Nurseries and Growers- 0
It's the new world order.
rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
11 years ago
Box Stores - 1
Independent Nurseries and Growers- 0

Yup and good luck finding many unique/interesting plants at those BBS ("Big Box Stores")..... disappointing.
felisar (z5)
11 years ago
What a bummer! They were such a good source for drought, cold tolerant plants. I will miss them. Thankfully I live in an area with several great nurseries carrying plants you won't find at the BBS.
christie_sw_mo
11 years ago
How sad. Glad I'm not holding a gift certificate. Here's a news article.

Here is a link that might be useful: Santa Fe Greenhouses closes doors...
Wendy-HCG
11 years ago
I'm happy to report that High Country Gardens is back in business and shipping beautiful, drought tolerant plants and perennials. You can read about the transition by visiting the blog on our home page (entry posted March 1).

Here is a link that might be useful: High Country Gardens website
sc_gardener
11 years ago
Glad they are back in business!!