Profile: Cleveland Road Greenhouse, Corso's Flower & Garden Center, and Mulberry Creek Herb Farm
April 28th, the Maumee Valley East …
Many area gardeners make the rounds of a few greenhouses each spring,
determined to find the perfect hanging basket, the most beautiful mixed
container, or a wonderful new variety of some much loved plant. Those whose
usually stick close to home may want to consider a trip to the east, and a
chance to discover new sources and meet new Maumee Valley Growers.
A recent visit included three such stops – at the Cleveland Road Greenhouse and Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, both in Sandusky, and Mulberry Creek Herb Farm in Huron, Ohio.
Cleveland Road Greenhouse is the domain of Jim, Judy, and Jeff Corso, whose
flower shop and greenhouse offer friendly, knowledgeable service and a range of
healthy vigorous plants including spring annuals, perennials and vegetable
plants, wonderfully fragrant citrus trees, a patio-ready strawberry jar full of
succulents, and several varieties of the again-in-fashion Rex begonia,
including “escargot”.
Just down the road, Corso’s Flower and Garden Center is a one-stop shop for
area gardeners, offering everything from tiny “steppable” ground-covers to
landscaping elements including gorgeous flowering shrubs and water gardens
which can add the extra element of sound to your garden.
A visit to Sandusky greenhouses might be combined with a walk through the
nearby Pipe Creek Estuary, part
of a 100-acre wetland open year round and featuring a canoe launch as well as a
variety of flora and fauna.
Maumee Valley gardeners who are looking for something unusual will not be
disappointed with a visit to Mulberry Creek Herb Farm. More than 500 varieties
of organic herbs make Mulberry Creek a favorite with gardeners who can’t get
enough of the culinary, medicinal, and ornamental herbs, as well as the
miniature dish gardens and creative bird houses. Owners Mark and Karen Langan
are proud of the farm and the business they have been building, with sons Ben
and Joshua, since 1995.
With gas prices setting new records, Maumee Valley gardeners may not be taking
that cross-country trip, but a close-to-home daytrip. Cleveland Road, Corso’s,
and Mulberry Creek has a lot to offer!
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