45 years ago, Margie and Judson Wingard didn’t set out to create a big business. It developed out of their love of plants and their desire to help others enjoy them just as much as they did. 

 

The seed was planted in the late 1960s, when the Wingards began propagating azaleas for their yard. Thanks to their green thumbs, they found themselves with more than they could use, so they set up a roadside stand with a hand-painted sign advertising "azaleas for sale 50 cents." (CLICK HERE)

 

Photo Gallery

  • Art In The Garden 2011, Featuring Orleans and Felix Cavaliere, of The Young Rascals

    Charlie Morgan, of Orleans and guests
    One of the first Young Rascals albums, signed by Felix Cavaliere
    Felix & Florida friends
    Orleans & friends
    The food was great and it began with cheese and fruit!
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  • 2011 Tomatomania Contest

    Will Brock 11"
    Katie Davis 10 13/16"
    Katie Davis 10.5"
    Meadow Wessinger, Defending Champion 9.5"
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  • Kid's Day For Carolina Wildlife Care 2011 See more photos on our Facebook page

    Thank you to Love Chevrolet, one of our sponsors
    Joanna Weitzel, Executive Director of CWC and friend
    The Tiny Junction Gang at Kid's Day!
    Hootie at Kid's Day
    Hand paint the wall, by The Studio, of Lexington
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  • The Christmas Holidays Are Here

    Premium Fraser Firs & Wreaths are here!
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  • Art in the Garden - October 8, 2010

    Welcome To Art in the Garden V
    The matriarch of Wingard's
    We needed to cool down...it was hot
    ...more beautiful art...
    Beautiful art...
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  • Hallopalooza 2010 - October 30

    Scarecrow Winner Cub Scout Pack 507
    Scare(y)crow
    Wingard's Staff
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  • Fall Photos

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  • Tiny Junction Day - August 5, 2010

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  • Carolina Wildlife Care - Kids Day April 7, 2010

    Welcome
    Joanna Weitzel & Monroe
    There were 500 CWC supporters with us this day!
    Jana DeHoff and Solomon
    Getting ready for Tomatomania!
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  • Spring 2010 Photos

    Looking down "Main Street" at the Nursery
    Beautiful containers made by Susie Long...
    ...these beautiful containers are Kathy Torres' handiwork.
    Wingard's Own azaleas blooming at the nursery...
    ...more of Wingard's Own azaleas.
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  • Earthbox Tomatoes & Herbs 2010

    Better Boy Tomatoes Planted March 19, 2010
    Better Boy Tomatoes May 5, 2010
    Better Boy Tomatoes Ripening on June 4, 2010
    June 6, 2010, we're getting close to harvest!
    Today we harvested our first tomato. It was 12.5" around and weighed 8.5 oz. The two plants are just over 5' tall.
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  • Daylily & Perennials Workshop @ Secluded Gardens - June 5, 2010

    Deadheading daylilies before the workshop
    The deadheaded daylilies
    The workshop and tour
    There were 100 people attending and touring
    Gail conducting the workshop
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  • Lexington District 1 Leadership Workshop June 16, 2010

    Rising Seniors at the Nursery
    Loading up on ice cream before they leave
    On to the next stop
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  • Rhythmics Performing Arts Kid's Day July 6 & 13, 2010

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