Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Gardening Supplies & Event Spaces in Milwaukee
Since 1891, Kellner Greenhouses has been a family-owned institution dedicated to empowering gardeners with premium products and expertise. Our legacy spans generations, offering a curated selection of annuals, perennials, houseplants, and sustainable gardening supplies tailored to both novice and experienced horticulturists. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community through our lush greenhouse environment and personalized customer service. Our commitment to quality extends to our naturally grown vegetables and herbs, cultivated with eco-conscious practices that prioritize soil health and environmental stewardship. Beyond gardening essentials, we provide unique decorative elements like ceramic pots and artwork to enhance outdoor spaces.Our team of knowledgeable staff combines decades of hands-on experience with a passion for plant care, ensuring every customer receives expert guidance. We also specialize in creating memorable events through our modern greenhouse venue, blending natural beauty with functional design. Transparency and integrity remain at the core of our operations, reflected in our educational resources about plant care and seasonal gardening practices. With over a century of service, we continue innovating while maintaining the personal touch that defines our Milwaukee roots. Our mission is to cultivate joy through gardening by offering products and spaces that inspire creativity and connection with nature.
Services
Annuals
Perennials
House Plants
Sustainable Vegetables & Herbs
Soils & Amendments
Ceramic Pots
Christmas Trees
Event Space Rentals
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1891 with generational gardening expertise
- Offer 10,000+ sq/ft of exotic houseplants and specialty gardening supplies
- Provide modern event space with lush greenery backdrop
- Specialize in sustainable vegetable and herb cultivation practices
- Maintain expert staff with hands-on plant care knowledge
Services
House Plants
We offer an extensive selection of exotic houseplants in a 10,000 sq/ft greenhouse space designed to inspire plant enthusiasts. Our inventory includes rare and common varieties suited for various indoor environments. Each plant is cultivated in optimal conditions to ensure health and vitality upon purchase.
Annuals
Our annuals collection features vibrant summer-ready plants that add seasonal color to gardens. We provide planting guidance including recommended May planting dates to maximize growth potential. All annuals are nurtured to ensure robust root systems before sale.
Perennials
We offer diverse perennial options that return yearly, creating lasting garden beauty. Our selection includes varieties suited to Wisconsin's climate with expert advice on seasonal care requirements and companion planting strategies.
Sustainable Vegetables & Herbs
Our naturally grown vegetables and herbs use sustainable farming practices that prioritize soil health. We provide planting timelines for cold and warm weather crops while maintaining chemical-free growing methods throughout the cultivation process.
Event Space Rentals
Our modern greenhouse venue accommodates events up to 90 guests with lush greenery as a backdrop. The space includes tables, chairs, audiovisual equipment, and food prep areas. Availability excludes May-September with special access arrangements for private functions.
Questions
When does Kellner Greenhouses reopen for the season?
We reopen November 28th after seasonal closure, with regular hours resuming from that date.
What gardening products do you carry?
We offer annuals, perennials, houseplants, ceramic pots, Fox Farm soils, fertilizers, and naturally grown vegetables and herbs.
Can I host events at your facility year-round?
Our event space operates October-April, with May-September availability only for special arrangements outside regular business hours.
Do you provide gardening advice?
Our staff offers planting guidance including seasonal timelines for annuals, perennials, and vegetable crops.
What makes your greenhouse unique?
We combine 130+ years of family ownership with 10,000 sq/ft of exotic plants and a dual focus on gardening supplies plus event venue services.