
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)





