The Lockwoods Experience

Early spring in the annuals greenhouse at Lockwood's

It's hard to quantify or measure an experience, so we're offering some customer testimonials.  One common sentiment predominates:  "I come here just to feel good," or "This is my happy place."  In early spring when snow is still on the ground, our greenhouses are already bursting with plants in bud or in bloom, and the air is warm and tropical.  It's a great time to visit us and remind yourself that spring is on the way!  Lockwood's is a nurturing environment for people, as well as plants.

Customer service is a strong value, and you will always be greeted and offered help or advice.  In the plant world, that means we make every effort to sell you only plants that will suit your location and situation.  Our staff members in each department (Annuals, Houseplants, Perennials, Trees and Shrubs) know the plants and their site and care requirements.  We don't expect you to know, necessarily, what plants you need—but if you tell us about the location and surroundings, we will know what plants will be suitable there.  We have experts who will always have the time to answer your garden or landscape questions.

Testimonials:

These are just a few of the many positive comments offered to us by first time, as well as regular customers:

Michele from Saratoga Springs, a garden writer and blogger (www.gardenrant.com) said, "When asked what I wanted to do in Buffalo, I said 'go to Lockwood's, of course'!"

Master Gardener, Perry Hoffman, and her daughters, all three of them gardeners, make it a Mother's Day tradition—"better than brunch," they said.

A Buffalo gardener well known for his Garden Walk Buffalo showplace garden says "Lockwood's is to gardening as William Sonoma is to cooking!"

Two ladies after work quipped, "Some people go to a bar to relax; we come to Lockwood's—a high better than wine!"

Our Staff:

Lockwood's Greenhouses has a professional staff to be proud of.  Some of the hard-working, long-time talent that have made Lockwood's what it is today include:

Teresa Buchanan, garden center manager, CNLP*

Sally Cunningham, education, consultations and writing, CNLP*

Mary Gurtler, design and merchandising

Samantha Platt, design and merchandising

Jill Kisker, head grower for annuals

Marge Vogel, annuals grower

Julie Emerling, annuals and herbs

Ken Parker, shrubs, trees, perennials and native plants, CNLP*

Donna Connolly, perennials and houseplants

Julie Plarr, perennials and retail sales

Mary Jane Hayhurst, perennials

Jeanne Farrell, retail sales

Stephanie Stewart, retail sales

Marcia Totaro, inventory

Mary Trifunovic, seasonal floral designer

David Clark, seasonal floral designer

Lockwood's also employs many other outstanding part-time staff, including hard-working high school and college students who remain with us throughout many seasons.

*Certified Nursery & Landscape Professionals