MARIPOSA NURSERY, INC.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

Mariposa Nursery Finally, in February 2005, after quitting our jobs, Mariposa Nursery opened with just three employees, Rondell, my loyal and hardworking friend Ciro and I. (There was actually one more member, though not on the payroll, that was with us every single day, happily keeping us company, shaded by my pickup, watching with intrigue every move, Mia “Big nose”) After the first year, we had 15 full time employees, catering solely to the landscape trade. I must admit those were the fun years, there was a “we can do, will do anything” atmosphere in the air. Writing these words awakens my memories, like the many a night when we were loading semi-trucks destined for Texas, our cars and trucks parked in a half circle with headlights on to illuminate the back of the semis, and our two little twin girls, 5 to 6 years old at the time, diligently helping us carry the plants to be loaded, for hours at a time! Now they won’t be seen anywhere close to what resembles work! In early 2007, Mariposa Nursery purchased an additional 7.5 acres that had a beautiful two story residential house. After 11 months, another pond was dug, irrigation was laid, land graded, more truckloads of fill dirt, shell and road base brought in, a paved parking lot and entrance added. We also added a “Check out” tower and specialty greenhouse. The house was stripped and refinished and stocked with unique household and gardening related items, from artwork to custom made lamps to sculptured glass and so much more. Hence the Garden Center was created and opened in November 2007. Today, with 20 acres in full production, we offer the most complete array of plant material, mulches, pottery, chemicals, fertilizers, soil amendments, boulders, fountains and gardening tools in the tri county area. Other services offered are delivery, free pest and disease identification and cure recommendations, providing contractors for design and installation projects and honesty. I still run the overall nursery production and deal with the contractors needs on a daily basis. Ciro takes care of the outside operations. Rondell, my lovely wife, takes care of the office. Welcome to Mariposa Nursery! We are glad to have you. Our nursery has been serving Bradenton, Sarasota and Myakka City gardeners for years. With more than 30 years of nursery experience, our staff can help with any problem you bring in. Just bring us a soil sample and we'll tell you what you need. Whether you're looking for a unique gift from our garden shop or advice on that pesky gardening issue, Mariposa Nursery has exactly what you need. Stop on by and see for yourself!