The Young's Plant Farm Trial Garden was implemented as part of the operation's production to effectively test both current and newly released plant varieties in a garden setting. It gives Young's Plant Farm the ability to adjust its production varieties to include those that perform best in the Southeast, to ensure the highest success potential for consumers who purchase its products.

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The trial garden is located in Auburn, AL, in USDA Zone 8 and consists of 26,400 square feet of raised beds, which include both sun and shade conditions. During a seasonal trial, Young's Plant Farm can evaluate 432 individual varieties, 180 combination planters, 56 combination hanging baskets, and landscape bed trials.

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Young’s Plant Farm is proud to welcome industry professionals and retail partners to its upcoming Trial Garden Open House, where guests will experience firsthand the performance, color, and innovation behind today’s leading plant genetics.

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In addition to exploring the expansive trial gardens, visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to see Young’s Plant Farm’s new state-of-the-art shipping department. This newly enhanced facility reflects the company’s continued investment in efficiency, quality control, and scalability, ensuring that plants are handled with the highest level of care from greenhouse to retail destination.

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“Our Trial Garden Open House is more than a showcase — it’s where innovation meets real-world performance,” said Beverly Ogburn, Marketing Manager. “We’re especially excited this year to give attendees a behind-the-scenes look at our new shipping facility, which plays a critical role in delivering quality plants to our customers across the region.”

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Make sure to register for the event!