About Galema's Greenhouse
Founded in 1991 on Tim's Grandfathers farm, the greenhouse has grown from 2 small greenhouses to over an acre under cover and a mum field of over 40,000 pots. In 1998, we were designated "Grower of the Year" by Grower Talks magazine, and in 1999 we were named GM Pro Innovator for our Integrated Pest Management program.
Construction of greenhouse space has been an almost constant activity since our inception. Our additions are always based on booked orders, as 95% of our product is committed before it is planted. We grow a minimal amount of overage to supply our current customer's needs and to sell to potential new customers.
We are strategically placed as a moderately priced, quality grower. Thus, most of our customers are garden centers, farm markets, landscapers, and other greenhouses. We deliver across the state of Indiana, mainly within a 60-mile radius including Indianapolis, Noblesville, Kokomo, Logansport, Kentland, and Crawfordsville.
Tim Galema, Owner/Horticulturist
Tim's formal training is via a bachelor's degree in Horticulture from
Purdue University. More importantly, his practical experience began in
Junior High when he started working for Vandergraff's Greenhouse. He continued
working there through high school, college and after graduating from college.
Through this experience, he has learned many things about the greenhouse
business - customer contacts, diagnosing plant problems, and servicing
the needs of both customers and employees. This experience aided the start
up of our business in a great way. Tim has served on the board of the
Indiana Flower Growers Association and currently is a member of the Ohio
Florists' Association as well. Keeping involved with organizations such as these
is vital to remaining abreast of changes in the industry and in customer
wants.
Bev Galema
Tim's wife, Bev graduated from Purdue with a degree in Management in 1991
and joined the Tim at the greenhouse full-time in 1998. She heads up the office
by handling all the books, scheduling deliveries, and keeping the paperwork
under control. She is assisted by children, Alex and Molly, the real bosses of the place!
Mom & Dad
Chuck & Marilyn also spend their days helping out at the greenhouse. Marilyn
fusses over the plants and is the primary waterer. Chuck joined the greenhouse
after retiring in November 1998. He fills in wherever needed, repairing
equipment, on the road delivering, or babysitting the grandkids...bringing a bright smile to all he
meets.
Staff
Along with the family members, we have a quality staff who run the day to
day production, plant care and shipping operations. We also benefit
from our proximity to the university as Horticulture students earn
practical greenhouse experience while studying at Purdue.
So far, we have grown much faster than anticipated and see more growth
in our future. We will continue to automate processes and improve efficiencies
to promote more healthy plant growth and thus improve the quality of our
product.
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