Grand Greenhouses

by Kristen Lund

Spring’s warmer temperatures mean quality time in the garden. If you want to add pizzazz to your tried-and-true annuals and perennials, check out these greenhouses.

Greenhouse	What You’ll Find	When to Shop	Where to Go
Hasting Plants	Nancy Hasting bills her greenhouse, tucked away in the Posey County river bottoms, as “well worth the drive.” Considering the eye-popping plants such as the Dutchman’s pipe and Echinacea hot papaya (new arrivals last year), we agree.	Mid-March through mid-June	1500 Hasting Lane, Mount Vernon, Ind., 812-838-2164 or www.hastingplants.com
Judy Schneider Kron	A small operation that’s part of a family farm, this greenhouse boasts many plants nurtured from seed. “They’re my babies,” says Schneider Kron, who plans to sell new varieties such as Echinacea marmalade and blackberry punch Calibrachoa this spring.	April 6 through the end of June (also open in September and October)	2325 Nuebling Road, Evansville, 812-867-2952 or 812-550-2895
Robin’s Nest	This Warrick County greenhouse is packed with colorful blooms such as wave petunias and dragon wing begonias, plus dozens of herb, tomato, and pepper plant varieties — even a banana plant.	Open year-round	714 E. Main St., Boonville, Ind., 812-897-4591 or www.robinsnestflowers.com