Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Louisville Since 1967
Since 1967, Earl Thieneman Greenhouses has been a cornerstone of Louisville's horticultural community, dedicated to enhancing the beauty of our city through plants. Our team combines decades of expertise with a passion for cultivation, starting every plant from clippings and nurturing them with meticulous care. We specialize in annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and heirloom vegetables, offering over 70 tomato varieties annually. Our hands-on propagation process ensures each plant reaches its full potential before reaching customers. With a legacy spanning 50 years and a new generation of leadership under Anthony Goetzinger, we continue to prioritize quality, customer service, and community engagement.Our 12-acre facility features greenhouses, gift shops, and extensive outdoor displays, making us Louisville's premier destination for gardening needs. We serve both seasoned gardeners and newcomers, providing expert guidance and premium products to help every customer succeed. Our commitment to local beauty extends beyond sales through educational resources and seasonal promotions that foster community pride.
Services
Annuals and Perennials
Trees and Shrubs
Heirloom Tomatoes
Gift Shop
Greenhouse Tours
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We've served Louisville for 50 years with unmatched horticultural expertise
- Our staff has 70+ combined years of hands-on plant propagation experience
- Every plant starts from clippings and receives individualized care
- We offer Kentucky's largest selection of heirloom tomato varieties
- Our 12-acre facility combines retail excellence with production capabilities
Services
Annuals and Perennials
We cultivate a diverse selection of annuals and perennials including petunias, geraniums, and impatiens. Each plant starts from clippings and receives individual care to ensure robust growth. Our greenhouse-grown flowers provide Louisville residents with vibrant options for gardens and containers.
Heirloom Tomatoes
Our tomato program features 70 varieties including 50 heirloom selections. Plants are propagated from premium stock and hardened for Kentucky's climate. Gardeners benefit from our expertise in selecting varieties suited to local growing conditions.
Trees and Shrubs
We offer a comprehensive inventory of ornamental trees and shrubs including weeping willows and red maples. Our selection includes both native and exotic species carefully acclimated to Kentucky's environment. Expert staff provides planting guidance for optimal growth.
Greenhouse Tours
Guided tours showcase our plant propagation process from clippings to mature plants. Visitors learn about horticultural practices and seasonal plant care. The tours provide insight into our commitment to quality and sustainability.
Gift Shop
Our retail space features garden decor, tools, and unique gifts. Products complement our plant offerings and support home gardening success. Seasonal items align with our inventory of flowering plants and vegetables.
People
Anthony Goetzinger
Owner
Anthony Goetzinger brings 20 years of horticultural expertise to Earl Thieneman Greenhouses. He oversees plant propagation and customer service operations while maintaining the business's founding values of quality and community engagement.
Questions
What makes your plants different from other nurseries?
We start all plants from clippings and care for each individually, ensuring stronger root systems and healthier growth.
How long have you been in business?
We've served Louisville since 1967, with current owner Anthony Goetzinger continuing the tradition since 2024.
Do you offer landscaping services?
While we focus on plant sales, our staff provides expert guidance for DIY landscaping projects and plant selection.
What heirloom tomato varieties do you carry?
We offer 50 heirloom varieties including Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, and Mortgage Lifter, with 20+ hybrid options.
Are there educational resources available?
Yes, our greenhouse tours demonstrate plant propagation and seasonal care techniques for home gardeners.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards, and checks for plant purchases and gift shop items.
Reviews (7)
Mark Reilly
Oct 19, 2021
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Patty was super helpful. Good selection of trees and best prices we found in the East side. Highly recommend.
Leesa Stivers
Oct 01, 2021
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I had a slight issue but contacted the owner and he was amazing to deal with and corrected the issue. All the staff are truly amazing and friendly. It was a complete pleasure to do my landscaping business with them. I will most definitely be a repeat costumer and I highly recommend them to anyone.
Barbara Hoffman
Aug 30, 2021
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Their plants are very well taken care of, and they have a lot! Today I bought a big heart leaf philodendron. They have a nice little giftshop, too. I bought a ceramic hand painted pot for $60, totally worth it. It's right off Old Henry road. Love this place!
Amanda Bailey-Shaw
May 05, 2021
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I found all the plants I was looking for and another one that was too pretty to pass up. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Bella Garstang
Apr 25, 2021
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Knowledgable people who appear to love their jobs. Very helpful. Their plants are healthy and their prices are reasonable. I visit regularly and never disappointed.
Kimberly
Apr 17, 2021
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Great selection of plants and trees! I was looking everywhere for a pink dogwood and they had beautiful ones! Helpful staff too!!
Rocky Lindsey
Apr 16, 2021
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One word to describe this place, wonderful. Wonderful selection of flowers and plants. Wonderful selection of trees and shrubs. Wonderful staff, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Only one wish. That they would expand their selection of succulents to include so of the trendier and rarer species, and offer a selection of native, indigenous plants.
