US: Family business goes from strawberry patch to 11 greenhouses
Beginning in 1946, the business on Valley Pride Road began growing from a strawberry patch and lean-to greenhouse to 11 greenhouses connected to the home of founders Farren and Maxine Benton. Plus, there are an additional six greenhouses at their Newton outlet.
The story of Benton’s Greenhouse hasn’t been lost on Gronau (pronounced “grow-now”). Providing the same quality products and the personal service is paramount for the new owner. Plus, she will keep the Benton name.
“There is 70 years of history; we’re not going to change it,” she said.
For the past seven years Gronau has worked for the Bentons’ daughter Diana Beasley, who took over the family business.
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