Meet the family behind it all, the Glihas! From 1978-1981, Dennis Gliha managed The Garden Barn and he and Kathy purchased it together in 1981. ... Read more
The Garden Barn
228 West Street
Vernon, CT 06066
Nursery Phone: (860)872-7291
Fax: (860)872-6846
E-mail: info@gardenbarn.com
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Garden Barn employs a large group of gardeners and plant experts that bring a wide variety of experience to ensure success in your garden. Select an individual to read more!
Owners
Meet the family behind it all, the Glihas! From 1978-1981, Dennis Gliha managed The Garden Barn and he and Kathy purchased it together in 1981. ... Read more
Landscape Designer
Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional
Meet Colin! He’s been employed at Garden Barn since 2008, and can be found keeping the nursery beautiful while also helping out with landscape... Read more
Landscape Architect
Linda is a licensed landscape architect and manages our landscape department here at The Garden Barn, where she started in 2009. Utilizing her... Read more
Register Staff / Warehouse Coordinator
Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional
Meet Alyssa! She’s been employed by the Garden Barn since March of 2009, primarily working as a cashier/sales associate but also as an expert on... Read more
Register Staff
Candice has been at The Garden Barn for over a year now and has become another familiar face at the register. Even though she doesn't have... Read more
Nursery Staff
Adam is a self-taught nurseryman, learning by working with other experienced nurserymen, putting his nose to the grind stone, and studying every... Read more
Landscaper
Derrick started with the Garden Barn in March of 2013. He is our tree installation expert and often delivers and plants single trees on his own.... Read more
Landscape Crew Leader
Mike started his landscape experience at Suffield Country Club, where his love for the outdoors grew as he did planting, mulching and plant care.... Read more
Nursery Staff
Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional
Tony has been with The Garden Barn for over 4 years. Prior to that he worked in the horticultural field with a focus on water features and... Read more
Nursery Staff
Mike has gained all of his plant knowledge here at The Garden Barn, where he started in 2013 by assisting customers with loading cars. His... Read more
Accounting Administrator
Jane Chadbourne has been working as an Accounting Administrator at The Garden Barn since 2007. She is responsible for maintaining the financial... Read more
Register Staff
Angela has been with The Garden Barn for over a year now and has become a familiar face at the register. She has learned so much about the... Read more
Nursery Staff / Office Staff
Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional
He's back! Kevin started working at The Garden Barn in 1983 and graduated from UConn in 1991, with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Design. While... Read more
Register Staff / Website Editor
Erica is an avid gardener who has gained most of her plant knowledge at The Garden Barn. She started working here in March of 2013, and is usually... Read more
Greenhouse Staff / Advertising
Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional
Meet Karyn! She’s worked at The Garden Barn since March of 2013. You can find her in various locations around the property depending on the... Read more
Silk Floral Designer
Vicky has been with The Garden Barn since 1989. She specializes in artificial arrangements, wreaths and decorations. Her creativity and skill make... Read more
Landscaper
Jay started landscaping and lawn mowing in 1995 and has been with the Garden Barn since 2012. He specializes in planting trees and shrubs, with... Read more
Greenhouse Staff
Willy is one of the newest additions to The Garden Barn family. She started working here in February 2017, assisting our growing operations but... Read more
Nursery Staff
Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional
Kyle began his job at The Garden Barn in June 2016. Since his first day at work, Kyle's interest in and appreciation for plant life and... Read more
Nursery Staff
Ryan started working at The Garden Barn in March of 2016, helping our customers and staff members with sales, loading purchases, and maintaining... Read more
Nursery Staff
Nate started working at The Garden Barn in 2016. He began by assisting customers loading their vehicles and has worked his way up to helping... Read more
On-Site Mechanic
Meet Dave, our maintenance and repair guru! From delivery trucks and bobcats to landscape equipment to fixtures, Dave does it all. Even though he... Read more
Nursery Staff
Valerie has been working at The Garden Barn for over twenty years! She is a friendly and patient helper in the nursery where she assists customers... Read more
13 Acres. 1000s Upon 1000s of Plants. 1 Great Experience.
High quality plants are an essential part of a successful garden. Our team brings together years of experience shaping our own successful gardens. Stop by to share the passion and experience, it’s “Everything You’d Expect”!
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