Who We Are

Palmer’s Garden and Goods has occupied the property at 2611 Corrine Dr. in Orlando, FL since 2002. There has been a plant related business on the property since the 1920’s. Come visit our historic garden center and see for yourself what a wonderful job we have done in transforming it into a beautiful, unique, tranquil place to shop, work, and to visit.

MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission statement is to transform the Corrine Drive Nursery into a complete, unique, and pleasantly beautiful place to shop, visit, and work.
Our garden center has a focus on quality, in both our product and our customer service.

The Palmer Family
Our family began its roots in Orlando, FL during the 1940’s.  Paul C. Palmer began Palmer’s  Tuxedo Feed Store in 1947.  His sons, Warren and Ernest managed the feed store for decades before they transfered ownership to their sons, Bill and Jeff in 2000.   While exploring options for an additional location, we stumbled opon the garden center property and decided to devote a part of our lives to the renovation and revitialization of our newly acquired Orlando landmark.

Jeff and Allison Palmer have been running the garden center since 2002.  While busy transforming the garden center, they were blessed with two wonderful children.  The family business has always been a big part of our lives.

Meet the Gang

Brian Bailey

Certified Hort?  How Long? Yes, 4 years

Hometown: O-Town

Started at Palmers: February 2006

Favorite Flower: Gerbera Daisy

Why? The happiest of all flowers; simple, symmetric, perfect

At Palmers, we can most likely find you where? Green house or holding court with customers

Favorite Extracurricular? Traveling and working in my yard

Tina Marie Farsetta

Certified Hort?  How Long? Not yet…

Hometown: Nyack, New York

Started at Palmers: Since 2007

Favorite Flower: Heliconia

Why? So unusual

At Palmers, we can most likely find you where? Watering and tidyin

Favorite Extracurricular? Gardening, hiking, biking, reading, and entertaining

Travis Johnson

Certified Hort?  How Long? 0

Hometown: Okeechobee

Started at Palmers: November 2007

Favorite Flower: Coreopsis

Why? They are beautiful and transient and wild

At Palmers, we can most likely find you where? In the shop, decorating

Favorite Extracurricular? Tempting Brian/Entertaining

Gus Ramage

Certified Hort?  How Long? Since 2007

Hometown: Orlando

Started at Palmers: January 2007

Favorite Flower: Periwinkle

Why? They make me think of my Grandma

At Palmers, we can most likely find you where? Loading mulch

Favorite Extracurricular? Music, grafting, chickens

Robert Williams

Certified Hort?  How Long? Yes, 2004 AU baby!

Hometown: Casselberry/Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Started at Palmers: Summer 2009

Favorite Flower: Yoshino Cherry Blossoms

Linda Matheny

Certified Hort?  How Long? Yes, 2008

Hometown: Huntington, WV (lived here since age 4)

Started at Palmers: April 2006

Favorite Flower: Wild Violet

Why? Sweet scent, beautiful color, and it shows up in unexpected places

At Palmers, we can most likely find you where? Shade garden or green house

Favorite Extracurricular? Gardening, knitting, watercolors/drawing, reading

Christie

Melissa Brown

Certified Hort?  How Long? Since October 2009

Hometown: Home is where the heart is.

Started at Palmer’s: April 2008

Favorite Flower: Sunshine Mimosa

Why? Because it is a hardy unusual native wildflower

At Palmers, we can most likely find you where? In the vine or perennial section, straightening up.

Favorite Extracurricular? Hiking & Eating

Blake Sims

Hometown: Mobile AL

Started at Palmers: July 2009

Favorite Flower: Gardenia

Why? Have you smelled one?

Deidra Lynch

Certified Hort?  How Long? No

Allison Palmer, Owner

Certified Hort?  How Long? Yes, 5+ Years

Hometown: Brookesville, FL

Favorite Flower: Zinnia

Why? So colorful and pretty.  Bright and Happy

At Palmers, we can most likely find you where? Potting Plants, Writing Checks, or out on Consultations

Favorite Extracurricular? Unwinding (usually with a glass of wine)