About Us
The Plantsmen Nursery was founded in 1994 by Rick Hedrick and Patrick Jensen to meet demand for unusual, specialty plants. The original emphasis was on annuals and tender perennials, but a well-rounded selection of perennials was also available. A portion of the property was tamed gradually, for growing grounds and an exceptional display garden.
In March of 2006, Daniel Segal took over as the new owner of The Plantsmen. Dan has been engaged in horticulture, landscaping, nursery work and botany for the last 18 years, in California, Virginia, New Jersey and New York. He has been waiting for an opportunity to return to the Finger Lakes area in a nursery context since living here years ago. His background using native plants for environmental landscaping and restoration, plus his experience collecting and propagating thousands of species of plants, will continue to make The Plantsmen Nursery unique, and will bring a new style of horticulture to the area.
Our Plans for the Future
As a father with young kids, and also a plant lover, my goal is to have it all: an outstanding nursery, but one that's kid-friendly and kid-safe. While plant aficionados and collectors are encouraged to visit, and I challenge them to leave empty-handed, I also want families to enjoy coming to the nursery. We have a play area just for kids, so you can bring your children to the nursery--let them be kids while you indulge yourself and concentrate on plants. We have also begun to develop simple paths around the ponds and through parts of the woods so families can walk easily, with minimal disturbance. Bookmark our website and check it often for events, promotions, walks, classes, photos, articles and other original information.
