Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Center for Fresh Plants & Garden Products in Rochester
Case Garden Center has been a family-owned and operated business since 1890, rooted in a legacy of quality and tradition. Our journey began with Robert Case Sr. growing produce for local markets, evolving in 1990 to focus on plants due to increasing demand. Today, we cultivate over 100,000 square feet of greenhouses and 11 acres of land, offering annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and garden products. Every plant is hand-planted, hand-cultivated, and nurtured with care, reflecting our commitment to excellence.We prioritize fair pricing year-round and avoid seasonal sales, ensuring customers receive consistent value. Our expertise spans generations, with hands-on experience in growing and selecting the finest plants for local gardens. We pride ourselves on maintaining old-fashioned methods while adapting to modern needs, providing a trusted resource for Rochester's gardening community.
Services
Annuals
Perennials
Herbs
Vegetables
Garden Products
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1890 with multigenerational horticultural expertise
- Hand-planted and hand-harvested crops grown in 100,000 sq ft greenhouses
- Rochester's largest selection of 250+ perennial varieties and 60+ hostas
- Fair pricing maintained year-round without seasonal sales gimmicks
- Commitment to quality control through rigorous greenhouse testing
Services
Annuals
We offer a diverse selection of annuals including marigolds, petunias, impatiens, and 14 geranium varieties. Our plants are greenhouse-grown and hand-selected for optimal health. Customers receive expert guidance on seasonal planting and garden design.
Perennials
With over 250 varieties, our perennials include hostas, lilies, daylilies, and shade-tolerant species. Each plant is cultivated for regional climate resilience. Our staff provides planting advice and companion planting recommendations for long-term garden success.
Herbs
We grow 30+ herb varieties including basil, rosemary, and lavender. Both culinary and aromatic options are available in multiple cultivars. Our herb specialists offer growing tips and companion planting guidance for kitchen gardens.
Vegetables
Our 11-acre farm produces 10 tomato varieties, 9 hot peppers, and specialty crops like okra and heirloom vegetables. All produce is hand-harvested at peak ripeness. We provide growing guides for home gardeners interested in similar crops.
Garden Products
We stock premium fertilizers, mulch, and potting soils alongside decorative garden accents. Our product specialists recommend organic solutions and eco-friendly pest control options. All supplies are selected to complement our plant inventory for optimal growth.
Questions
What makes Case Garden Center's plants different?
Our plants are hand-planted, hand-cultivated, and rigorously tested in our greenhouses to ensure they thrive in local conditions.
When is the best time to purchase annuals?
Annuals are available May through September, with peak selection during our spring planting season.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Our staff provides free planting guidance and garden design recommendations based on 130+ years of combined experience.
Are your vegetables organic?
While not certified organic, we prioritize natural growing methods and can recommend eco-friendly gardening practices.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards, and mobile payments at our Rochester location.
Reviews (5)
Mary Fornataro
Aug 30, 2021
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I've been shopping here for years. You get a lot for your money here and the best advice for growing your selections. I hope they're around for a long time to come!
Emily Malley
Jun 19, 2021
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Great prices, but make sure you go early in the season (first week of May.) The style of the greenhouses make the plants dry out quickly no matter how much the employees water throughout June.
Sandra Conley
Nov 10, 2020
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Great selection of flowering plants, vegetables and herbs. They are friendly and knowledgeable and prices are fair. More people should visit.
Mary Ellen Frye
Aug 25, 2020
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Incredibly Rude Staff
I have purchased boston ferns and hanging plants from Case for a couple of years. Yesterday I paid Case a visit -- they had no ferns and few hanging pots but I decided to look around for alternatives. I was browsing the store when I got a phone call. While talking on the phone I inadvertently walked into an area where customers are not allowed. Suddenly I am confronted by an angry clerk yelling at me "you are not supposed to be there" and beckoning me back like I was a errant child, or perhaps a felon. She then proceeds to angrily point out her signs --- "Didn't you see that
I have purchased boston ferns and hanging plants from Case for a couple of years. Yesterday I paid Case a visit -- they had no ferns and few hanging pots but I decided to look around for alternatives. I was browsing the store when I got a phone call. While talking on the phone I inadvertently walked into an area where customers are not allowed. Suddenly I am confronted by an angry clerk yelling at me "you are not supposed to be there" and beckoning me back like I was a errant child, or perhaps a felon. She then proceeds to angrily point out her signs --- "Didn't you see that
Laura Kline
Jun 06, 2020
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It does'nt look like much from the outside. I recommend you park and go inside and you will find a very large amount of plants with an excellent selection and many unique plants that I have not seen other places. The prices are the best I've seen. After checking several other places from Macedon to Irondequoit to Webster, I found the herbs that I was looking for, in single pots for $2.29 each, 5 for $10 for most of them. Next year this is where I will start and I will buy the majority of my plants here.
