Welcome to Ken’s Gardens

Celebrating 50 Years of Growth

Smoketown

2467 Old Philadelphia Pike Smoketown, PA 17576

Come see our recently remodeled Smoketown store! Shop our wide, ever-changing selection of flowers, shrubs, trees, herbs, veggie plants, and all the supplies you need to keep your garden growing.

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Intercourse

3552 W Newport Rd
Ronks, PA 17572

Or, if it’s more convenient, stop in at our store in Intercourse for the same great selection!

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320 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

You’ll find a wide selection of houseplants, succulents, pottery, and décor at our downtown planting bar. Pick up a new plant or drop in with friends to create your own terrarium, kokedama, or other living masterpiece!

Our Roots

1972

May 27

Brothers-in-law Ken Lapp and Norman Glick begin growing plants for sale at farmer’s markets in the tri-state area.

1974

March 4

Ken’s Gardens opens a small retail store in Intercourse, PA, open during the spring and summer only.

1975

June 16

Ken’s takes over Glick’s Plant Farm in Smoketown, PA and also adds wholesale sales.

1984

March 7

Growth leads to a new building at the Intercourse location and year-round retail sales.

1986

July 23

A new building is constructed at our Smoketown location.

1990

February 5

The success of our retail garden centers leads to the decision to drop the wholesale business.

2004

August 15

The next generation of family takes over Ken’s Gardens, continuing the tradition of offering quality plants at affordable prices.

2012

September 12

Ken’s Gardens celebrates its 40th anniversary!

2020

January 1

Ken’s Gardens opens its sister store in downtown Lancaster, Gallery Grow.

2022

June 1

Ken’s Gardens celebrates 50 years of serving our customers with quality plants and friendly, knowledgeable customer service.