Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery

“SEEDS –A PROMISE OF NEW LIFE”

About Us

Farmer Seed & Nursery was opened in St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1958 as a franchise garden center, with the home office in Faribault, Minnesota. It was the first garden center opened in  St. Cloud. I (Tom Woods Jr.) had started as a part time employee after school in 1973. I was fascinated with all the growing aspects of the business and wanted to learn more. In 1983 the store began as a locally ownership and I was offered an exciting opportunity. To be come the assistant manager now, even more than before, I felt I had to earn the trust of our customers so they knew they would receive the most up to date correct information that is needed to fulfill all of their gardening dreams. In 1995 I was able to fulfill part of my dreams, I was sold a small  part of the business. At this point in time, I even worked harder to reach my ultimate goal for ownership. In December 2006 it happened , with the help of my wife of 30 years, (Ellen) we had purchased the business. Also with the help of many family members, 2007 was a great start to our dreams. Ellen has been a great asset to the company, it has been exciting to have her by my side. We want to thank all customers past, present and future that we have helped and will continue to help them with all their gardening ideas.  I love the excitement in our customers  eyes when they come in with the anticipation of planting a seed, bulb, or a plant to watch the miracle of life grow. 

                                                                                                         “SEEDS—A PROMISE OF  NEW LIFE”                       Thank you Mom & Dad (Rosie & Tom Sr.)                       and our entire families and dedicated employees.