our place
Built in the 1920´s, long before Inland Empire Way, US 195, or even Interstate 90 existed, Nissen Greenhouses opened as a supplier of bedding plants and vegetable starts. These plants were grown in the rich bottomland soil for which Hangman Valley was known. In the 30´s, Adolph Nissen sold to Harry Wallace, who continued, under the name of Wallace Greenhouses, to grow bedding plants as well as produce for the local supply house.
Decades later, having sold their greenhouse operation down the street, Cecil and Kay Jared bought the place from Harry´s widow and renamed it Hangman Valley Gardens. Various family members have held the reigns since the mid 1990´s. In 2007, they handed them over to longtime employee Terese Palaia, and Blue Moon Garden & Nursery, LLC was born.
Over the years the glass-covered, steam-heated greenhouses have been replaced by poly-covered, gas-heated structures; field soil has been replaced by soilless media; and metal cans have been replaced by plastic, soon to be biodegradable pots; but this little nursery still retains the charm and sensibility of its tradition. Come on in for a visit and we´ll show you what we mean!