This past week I had the privilege of photographing at Goodwinds, a Germantown favorite for many years. Their specialty is landscaping, flowers, trees and plants. The family that owns the business is lovely. You will not meet a nicer couple. I got a personal tour around the nursery after hours to do my photography. Above is the result of that photo shoot.
It was a wonderful experience and I am so grateful to include Goodwinds Landscape and Garden Center into my Germantown project.
On a personal note, I had Goodwinds landscape my backyard several years ago and I have loved the magnolia trees and Japanese maples that I get to look at every day!
From their website:
Good Winds Landscape and Garden Center is both a design/build firm and retail garden center. The garden center is open year round with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plant material. We have a knowledgeable staff available to answer any horticultural questions as well as designers available by appointment to discuss your garden improvements.
Design
Inspiration: We are inspired by our clients, the unique characteristics that each site offers and the beauty of natural elements.
Goal: Our goal is to develop creative solutions that seamlessly unite garden and architecture.
Program: The design program is developed from a collaborative effort between our clients and design staff, leading to respectful and long-lasting relationships.
Approach: The approach is influenced by an appreciation for timeless and classical design.
Build
Method: Our method of construction is built on principles of excellence, accuracy and precision.
Materials: The choice of material is hand selected from trusted and time tested sources.
Craftsmanship: Our craftsmanship is produced from a rigorous attention to detail in all disciplines of construction that we offer.
History
Goodwin’s Greenhouse was established in 1943 by Mr. Goodwin. After many years it has become a historic site and one of the oldest businesses to exist in Germantown,TN. From its inception Goodwin’s has become known not only for its plant material but also for its variety of animals from emus and cockatoos to pot-bellied pigs and peacocks. Eventually Goodwin’s developed a reputation as the “Germantown Zoo.” The memories and childhood stories that have been made as a result of this historic and lively business seem endless and always fun to hear.
However, Goodwin’s memories also contain the highs and lows of any business. Throughout its lifetime it has passed through the hands of several owners, each time not faring well with the change. Without an owner that could breathe new life into it, the old charm of the Greenhouse seemed to be losing its sense of place and slowly grew out of character with the established neighborhood around it.
At its lowest point, Paul Bruns of Germantown,TN. was finishing his Masters of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University. Also about this time the greenhouse had become available for purchase. With Paul’s timely study coming to a conclusion, he was poised to purchase the Greenhouse and restore its unique trademark to the city of Germantownand the Memphis area.
Paul purchased the business in 1999 after finishing school and returning to Germantown. After the purchase the name was slightly changed from Goodwin’s to Good Winds. Today the new business is full of life and very much integrated into the community. Though many of the animals are no longer part of Good Winds, the greenhouses have been cleaned up, organized and transformed into a charming year round garden center. A design/build landscape firm is also now a major part of the business.
Today a customer of Good Winds Garden Centercan expect to have a unique experience that will reminisce of the past while giving great hope to the future of this historic Greenhouse and its relationship to the community.
2238 Sunset Road
Germantown, Tn. 38138
Design Studio: (901) 758-1895
Garden Center: (901) 758-1185
Facsimile: (901) 758-1885
Till next time,
