Walters Gardens, Inc. didn’t set out to be the biggest and best in the industry. We simply wanted to provide our local growers with high quality perennials. To fulfill that dream, a small perennial farm was established by Dennis and Harriet Walters in Zeeland, Michigan in 1946, worked by just a few strong men including Dennis’ four brothers. Tall Garden Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Delphiniums, Leucanthemum, and Gaillardias were their specialties and these bare root plants were shipped out by rail, truck, and bus.

Today, Walters Gardens, Inc. has grown to be one of the nation’s largest wholesale perennial growers with a reputation for superior quality, excellent service, and cutting edge new varieties. Our company continues to be run by the Walters family, aided by over 200 dedicated employees including skilled growers and hybridizers, plant health experts, inventory managers, marketing specialists, a dedicated team of inside sales and customer service staff, and national sales representatives and brokers.

We offer over 1,000 varieties of perennials including a line of exclusive Proven Winners® Perennials, and over 100 new items are added each year. Bare root perennials are grown on 1,500 acres of land while over 500,000 square feet of modern greenhouses contain our plug growing operations. Over 18 million perennial liners are shipped to grower retailers, wholesale finish growers, landscapers, mail order companies, and more across the US and Canada.

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Walters Gardens, Inc.

Walters Gardens, Inc.'s headquarters in Zeeland, MI, United States

Karin Walters

Ryan Hop

Dianne Cote

This department manages greenhouse activities, including integrated pest management and overall operational oversight.

Greenhouse Operations

The Product Management Team at Walters Gardens, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the development, introduction, and lifecycle management of the company’s over 1,000 perennial varieties. Their duties include market analysis, strategizing product launches, coordinating with hybridizers and growers to ensure superior quality, and managing regional product portfolios. This team plays a critical role in driving innovation and maintaining the company’s reputation for cutting-edge new varieties and exceptional plant quality.

Product Management Team

The Grower Team at Walters Gardens, Inc. is responsible for managing and cultivating high-quality perennial plants. This team oversees the growing operations within the greenhouses and fields, implementing advanced horticultural techniques and integrated pest management (IPM) to ensure the plants' health and vitality. They also test and trial new varieties to maintain the company’s reputation for superior quality and cutting-edge innovation in perennial plants.

Grower Team

This department focuses on the growing and management of crops to ensure optimal yield and quality.

Cultivation Department

This department provides overall strategic direction and management for the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department is responsible for managing the company's financial planning, reporting, and analysis.

Walters Gardens, Inc.

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Greenhouse Operations

Product Management Team

Grower Team

Cultivation Department

Executive Leadership

Finance Department

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Walters Gardens, Inc.

Org chart

Teams

Greenhouse Operations

Product Management Team

Grower Team

Cultivation Department

Executive Leadership

Finance Department

Offices

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