It started as a small pumpkin patch

What began as a small pumpkin patch in 1972 has grown into a full-service nursery and landscaping business. Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping is located on 50 acres of farmland in Noblesville, IN, which once served as an Indian trade route and was the site of a working gristmill. This year marks the 37th anniversary for Stonycreek Farm.

Mike and I are in our 5th year as inventory service providers, and the time has flown by. As busy as Loren Schmierer, owner of Stonycreek Farm is, I'm guessing time hasn't stood still for him, either. This year will mark his 23rd season in business and the 20th year that he has been an exhibitor at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show. He continues to participate because the show is a great way for people to personally see, smell and touch their project work.

Loren states that, "It’s great that people who are attending the show generally have an interest in gardening and landscaping, so that helps to start the conversation about potential project work. Nearly all of Stonycreek Farm's leads for the season are generated at the Flower and Patio Show. Typically people will register for a consultation at our booth."

Many of these consultations lead to project work and word of mouth then follows this initial meeting. "It’s not uncommon for us to end up with clusters of customers in the neighborhood where the initial project work took place. Neighbors will see a Stonycreek sign or truck in their neighbor’s yard, view the work that we’ve done, and then call for a consultation."

Stonycreek Farm focuses on meeting customer needs - whether it be by developing an outdoor living space, installing a water feature, or planting a buffer from neighbors and traffic - Stonycreek can handle projects of nearly any size. Landscape designers provide an initial consultation that helps to define a client’s specific needs and likes/dislikes. Many times the customer will provide a concept only to discover new possibilities. One of Stonycreek Farm's strengths is the depth and breadth of their creative, seasoned team of designers who work closely with clients to develop the best solutions to meet their tastes and budget.

In addition to being a full service landscape and nursery, Stonycreek Farm hosts an annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival, which just celebrated its 36th year. Visitors can enjoy hayrides to the pumpkin patch as well as numerous children's activities, and a Trapper and Fur Traders Encampment. The farm also presents a Country Christmas celebration which features visits from Santa, a holiday gift shop, and hayrides to the field for fresh tree cutting. Stonycreek will be holding its annual bare root tree sale April 3 and 4.

The top 2 things Loren would like you to remember about Stonycreek Farm are that they offer creative solutions to landscape challenges and they stand behind all work. The project is not complete unless the customer is 100% satisfied.

Designers and key staff will be onsite at Garden #15 throughout the entire show and Loren will most likely be in the Garden every evening and during the weekend.

Garden #15
Phone: 317-773-3344
Email: www.stonycreekfarm.net

Source: Maverick Public Relations, Indianapolis