Landscaper Hopes Business Continues to Flower During Recession
Posted in Photography, Profile on July 21st, 2009 by By the Bootstraps – 1 Comment
Landscaping service and flower shop Marguerite Gardens (5059 N. Clark) began in owner Marguerite Gluck’s backyard 20 years ago.
Gluck would buy plants at Fertile Gardens in Lincoln Park, one of Chicago’s most well-known gardening centers. A self-professed plant “nerd,” Gluck won several first place gardening contests and drew in the gardening center’s attention. They took a look at her garden and gave her name to people who would be interested in her expertise.
With that, Marguerite Gardens was born and grew as more clients became familiar with Gluck’s work.
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