Van Houten Gardens

Retail greenhouse and nursery. Top products: Annuals, Perennials, Hanging baskets, Vegetable and herb starts, Hardy mums, Pumpkins, Fresh-cut Christmas trees, Handmade fraser fir wreaths. Van Houten Gardens, located in Bel Air, Maryland, operates as a comprehensive retail nursery and garden center. The business distinguishes itself by producing a wide variety of plant material directly in its own greenhouses, specializing in annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, and vegetable and herb starts for local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts. Beyond its core horticultural offerings, the operation functions as a seasonal destination, providing fresh local produce—notably their signature super sweet corn—during the summer months. Their product cycle continues into the autumn with the cultivation of hardy mums and pumpkins, and concludes during the winter season with the retail sale of fresh-cut Christmas trees and handcrafted fraser fir wreaths. The business emphasizes the importance of soil health, providing specialized soil products to support their customers' gardening success. The nursery maintains a knowledgeable staff to provide horticultural advice and support to its patrons, operating on a year-round seasonal schedule.