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Victory Gardens

vintage illustration of lady with homegrown veggies

It’s no secret that Stark Bro’s has a rich history in the gardening community. As the oldest continually operating nursery in the country, we’ve spent two centuries helping families cultivate their legacies in the garden. Our commitment to your success runs even deeper than just providing you with healthy, thriving plants… we’re also committed to the rising movement in our country to get back to the garden.

A Delicious Discovery: Red Delicious Apple

Vintage photo at the fruit fair

Now one of the world's most familiar apples, Red Delicious was discovered by chance; an event that vaulted Stark Bro's into the chronicles of apple lore.

Remembering 200 Years

Vintage panoramic photo of old Stark Bro's buildings

In 2016, Stark Bro's celebrates its bicentennial year. These chronicled snippets from the past 200 years provide insight to our company's history.

Little Old Letter: Big Piece of History

hand written letter

100 years old and still intact, read a big part of Stark Bro's history: the letter from A. H. Mullins about what would become the Golden Delicious Apple.

Stark Bro's Goes Greener with Solar

Solar panels on main office building

Who says you can’t teach a 198-year-old dog new tricks? Stark Bro’s installed 300 solar power panels on 3 of our Louisiana, MO facility buildings in 2014.

The Trail of The Golden Apple

Illustration of Golden Delicious apple

Now over a century old, the Golden Delicious Apple has a special place in Stark Bro's history. From 1914, here is the story of how it was discovered.

Growing History: Victory Gardens

Rows of vegetables in backyard garden

Throughout our nation’s history, from Victory Gardens to today’s "grow-your-own" movement, Stark Bro’s has been an enthusiastic leader and participant.

Fruit & Nut Trees of Historical Significance

Daniel Boone Hays Home

Near this historic home is the Daniel Boone Hays house, where Daniel Boone's grandson lived. On this property sits some old fruit trees.

Today We Celebrated

Basket of apples

Today we celebrated — because the fact that Stark Bro’s is almost 200 years old is not a trivial thing. 10 years ago, Stark Bro’s almost ceased to exist.

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