Record #:

5842

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Metrolina Greenhouses, Inc., located in Huntersville, is the nation's largest greenhouse housed under one roof. Four hundred workers work ninety-two heated acres, which produces over 70 million plants a year for retailers including Lowe's, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 6, June 2003, p26-29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Greenhouses--Huntersville; Metrolina Greenhouses, Inc. (Huntersville)

Record #:

23139

Author(s):

Price, Karsen

Abstract:

Huntersville, North Carolina is home to the largest single-site greenhouse in the United States, Metrolina Greenhouses. The family-owned company began in 1972 when owners Tom and Vickie Van Wingerden moved to the Carolinas from Holland. The company uses a variety of technologies, experiments with these technologies, and does not fear failure--all characteristics the Van Wingerdens attribute to their success.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Spring 2015, p10-13, il, por, map

Subject(s):

Nurseries (Horticulture); Greenhouses--Huntersville; Metrolina Greenhouses, Inc. (Huntersville)