Twenty-five years ago when Greenleaf was just an idea on paper, we chose the production of bedding plants because it was felt the work would compliment the skill levels and potentials of our D.D. employees.

A majority of the tasks associated with bedding plant production are very labor intensive. They include transplanting, filling flats, pulling spent flowers and leaves, and moving plants from the greenhouses to cold frames and finally, when appropriate, to areas of full sun. The repetitive nature of such tasks has allowed our employees to develop specific skills needed in bedding plant production. While our D.D. work force is considerably slower in terms of production, compared to industry norm, the quality of performed work, especially amongst long-term employees, is quite exceptional.

A majority of the bedding plants produced by Greenleaf (70%) are wholesaled to our Retail Garden Center with the remainder being sold to small nurseries in southern Oregon.