95-year-old Boise garden center builds legacy that continues to grow

Edwards Greenhouse and Flowershop in Boise has made Idaho a more beautiful place for nearly 100 years.

At a Glance:

  • Nearly 100 years of family-owned greenhouse and floral service
  • Oldest commercial geothermal greenhouse in the U.S.
  • Specialized plants grown for Treasure Valley conditions
  • Strong community focus with charitable giving and events

The business opened as Edwards Greenhouse in 1930 and in 1991, a floral design division was added. Today, the family-owned and operated business is jointly owned by Garnette Edwards (third generation) and Erin and Elise Monnie (fourth generation). The company started small – just a truck farm delivering produce around the Treasure Valley – with a focus on onions and sweet potatoes.

Over the years, services and resources were added to meet the community’s evolving needs and interests…

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