Mouse Creek Nursery Perennial Farm is owned by Erbin and Ruth Baumgardner. Started in November 1982, with the construction of one greenhouse, the nursery today has over 25,000 square feet of growing area in heated and cold frame houses.

When describing Mouse Creek Nursery, Erbin and Ruth often relate that the nursery was a “hobby that got out of control.” When the first greenhouse was built, it was Erbin’s idea to grow vegetable transplants and some annuals for the local gardeners. However, Ruth had an interest in perennials and just couldn’t find many that were available locally. She needed space in the greenhouse to grow a few perennials.

Today, Mouse Creek Nursery grows more than 600 varieties of hardy herbaceous perennials for the retail and wholesale market. Thus, the addition of “Perennial Farm” to our name. However, we still grow some 300 varieties of unusual annuals, 60 varieties of herbs, and a variety of vegetable transplants.

Also located on the nursery property is the historic Walnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church, which was built in 1855. The church was located about 1 mile south of the nursery and had been abandoned for over 50 years. We moved the church to the nursery in 1989, and it took another 10 years to complete the restoration. The building is used for gardening lectures, garden club meetings, and weddings. A special candle light Christmas service is held each year for the community.

We look forward to your visit to Mouse Creek Nursery Perennial Farm. We want you to feel free to explore the grounds and we hope you will come back often.

Erbin & Ruth Baumgardner