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Seasonal Hours: Saturdays in Dec, Apr, May, and June. Sundays in May and June. Extended
hours Off-Season Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM–4 PM, Closed Saturday and Sunday |
What started out as a desire
for the perfect tomato for his bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich,
turned from a hobby into a business for Nick Cushman. In 1974, Nick
covered his 13-foot-by-30-foot patio with a Plexiglas lean-to and began
experimenting with different varieties of tomatoes in his makeshift
greenhouse. A steadfast notion that a
market existed for well-grown plants was the driving force behind
building the business. In the fall of 1977, Nick and his wife Marilyn
purchased four acres of land north of Belmont, WI, and began their
business with 3 Quonsets greenhouses. That year his son, Steve, became
Nick’s partner and the two men have watched their business “grow”
continually. A 10,000 sq. ft.
gutter-connected greenhouse was built in 1988, which made a huge impact
on the space available for production and retail. In 1993, three
additional acres of land was purchased to make room for more Quonsets,
giving Cushman’s Greenhouse roughly 68,000 sq. ft. under plastic. Nick and Marilyn retired in
2001, turning the business over to Steve and his wife Del Rae and their
three children, Blair, Seth, and Emily. Cushman’s Greenhouse is
supported by three full time dedicated employees, Brad Bockhop, Steve
Houtakker, and Kathy Riechers. During the spring season, 20-25 extra
employees (many are rehires) come on board. If you are interested in
spring employment opportunities, give us a call! At Cushman’s Greenhouse, we
are committed to providing you, our wholesale and retail customer, with
the highest quality plants and exceptional customer care. You have our sincere
appreciation for your loyalty over the years.
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