Nursery Growers of Lake County Ohio

Mission Statement: To support nursery and green industry professionals through education, collaboration, growth opportunities for members, youth and community.

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.

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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

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Donate now to help the Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus (A-Tech) reach their goal and support the next generation of horticulture professionals.

The program is working to purchase a Juniper Wadsworth Climate Controller and a Bluelab Intellidose Fertigation and Irrigation Controller Kit, essential tools that will enhance hands-on learning and modernize their greenhouse operations.

Every donation goes directly toward acquiring these items for the Horticulture Programs. Join us in supporting current students and investing in the future of horticultural education right here in our own backyard.

Upcoming Events

February Fundraiser

Enjoy a Winters Night Out and support the next generation of Green Industry professionals.

March Dinner Meeting

Dinner and roundtable meetings on a variety of industry related topics.

Golf Outing

Our annual golf outing with the proceeds benefiting many programs in Lake County.

Field Day Social

Join us the evening before Field Day for an extended Happy Hour.

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

February 2026

March Dinner Meeting – Wednesday, March 11, 2026. We are pleased to introduce Tim Brotzman, President of Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc., as our…

January 2026

Fundraiser Update – A New Way to Participate! Instead of our February Reverse Raffle, we’re excited to pivot to an option that makes it easier for more people…