Nursery Growers of Lake County Ohio

Established 1927

The Lake County horticulture industry has a long history.

Our history dates back to the late 1800s with the Storrs and Harrison Nursery. Today over 100 licensed nurseries in Lake County are producing a wide variety of high-quality container and field grown nursery stock on over 5,000 acres.

Become a member today!

  • Be affiliated with the county organization whose members represent the highest type of commercial ethics and workmanship in the field
  • Build customer confidence and trust
  • Attend educational and profitable trade meetings
  • Get to know others in your trade and foster a greater use of nursery products
  • Be a part of organized actions that advance your own and your industry’s legitimate interest
  • Present a strong voice in state, local, and national legislative matters

Upcoming Events

Golf Outing

Our annual golf outing is held every summer, with the proceeds benefiting many programs in Lake County.

March Dinner Meeting

Dinner and roundtable meetings on a variety of topics.

Dinner Reception

Join us the evening before Field Day for happy hour & dinner at the Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland.

Field Day

Bringing together industry leaders and partners to reimagine the future and the needs of the green community.

Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting includes award presentations and a clambake.

Christmas Open House

Our annual meeting includes award presentations and a clambake.

Our Leadership

The officers of the NGLCO are consulted and their opinion carries weight on matters related to the orderly regulation and enforcement of necessary trade laws.

Knock Out Roses at Ridge Manor Nursery
Photo Credit: Taylor Kindell, Petitti Garden Center

NGLCO by the numbers

2,700+

full & part-time workers

120

active members

5,000

acres of nursery stock

$90 MM

in annual sales

Latest News

POSITION OPEN – Executive Administrator

Part Time NGLCO Job Description: As the Executive Administrator for the NGLCO you are responsible for managing projects and activities for the board and following up with requests of the president & board members. Keep schedules updated and board members informed on upcoming events and association involvement. Maintain a record of meetings, finances, and members. … Read more

Calibrating Spray Equipment Training

GEARING UP FOR SPRING? CORE CREDITS (Basic Safety and Handling) By actively participating in this class, you should be able to: Thursday, March 14, 20241:00 – 5:00 PM At Petitti Family of Farms – Willowbend in Perry Register below by Tuesday, March 12th. Limited to 25 participants.