Welcome to 2008 at Wit's End Growers. Lets just start out by saying 2007 was a great year, a year of transition and change, voluntary and involuntary. We spent much of 2007 working on our home and barn here at Wit's End Farm, and my daughter and I learned a lot about construction, demolition and rebuilding in the process (with the patient advisement of our contractor.) Our labor has paid off and we are enjoying our new and improved surroundings.
My daugher and I took another wonderful trip to Guatemala. We spent some time in the jungle and Tikal's ancient Mayan ruins were magical. We had spectacular sunset dinners on the shores of Lake Peten Itza. On such a night with a light breeze whiffling the lake surface I made a routine call home to check in and learned that our stock greenhouse had fallen prey to the freeze that was enveloping the northeast. Both furnaces failed as well as the alarm system! Greeting the New Year with an enforced reduction of plant material, I have a new appreciation for some of my old favorite plants. Who knew that so many plants would actually survive prolonged freezing temperatures? However, the losses were great in the Coleus department. I've tried to sub for some of the favorites and I've added some new colors to try out.
It's all about flexability here, tearing down to rebuild again, being able to go with the flow or simply know when to push through or let go. Although things are looking alittle rough on the economic horizon we're keeping the faith, remember, a world without the beauty of a newly opened flower would be a dismal place. Plants contribute a vast amount of beauty and grace for a minimal investment! Here's to a 2008 full of beauty!
We plant people are optimists, each year offers us an opportunity to try something different, to get to know a favorite plant in a new situation or to experiment with a color and textural combination. We are so fortunate in this country to have the resources to enjoy our landscapes beyond the necessity of food production. Let go, experiment freely and be grateful! At Wit’s End our mission is to explore and enjoy this rich world of horticulture, bringing successful ornamental crops and different ways to use them to the discerning public. Please take some time and explore the website. This is a great way to see the material in color and to show your clients some new ideas. Feel free to call or email me to consult on any design or growing problems you may be facing. I have returned to the design board and am happy to offer full landscape design services, as complex and detailed or as fast and simple as you wish. The best time for me to give you full attention is in summer, fall and winter. Wit's End is happy to custom grow if you have any special requests. This service has been especially useful for our estate gardeners looking for larger plants and for special occasions and displays. If you
have some special needs please give us plenty of advance notice so we can schedule accordingly. Many thanks go out to my expanding team of employees, customers, family, friends, and colleagues who make this business possible. When you are at your wit’s end looking for the best in the world of plants or a new, creative approach to design, I want you to think of us. Thank You! Ellen Mitchell
Our production facilities are on 4 Maclellan Drive, off route 236 in Eliot (207-439-8733), Maine located
in front of Piscataqua Landscaping Company, Inc. Year round stock, propagating, tropical exotics, custom growing and display gardens are still in the greenhouses at 3 Martin Road in Kittery Maine. We are building a business that merges progressive personnel participation with the production of plants to improve the beauty and quality of life around us. My personal goal is to run a profitable business with an emphasis on the quality of life for my employees and myself. Each year we strive to meet our vision and goals, and judging from the feedback we are well on the way.
At Maclellan Drive there will be other hardscape items available from Piscataqua Landscaping and we are collaborating on display gardens to fuel your creativity.
Wit 1: Home office and Propagation Greenhouse, Phone and Fax 207-439-3933
Wit 2: Phone 207-439-8733 Directions to Wit's End Eliot, #26 Maclellan Drive
Eliot, Maine: Coming from the south on I-95 North take exit 3 (before the
toll booth) to route 236 toward Eliot/South Berwick, stay on 236
for about 3 miles, you will go through 2 sets of lights, after
the second set of lights which is at the Eliot Commons, continue
straight on 236N for approximately .4 mile and on the right you will see a
large Perkins Propane filling tank station and alot of construction on the opposite corner, turn right on Maclellan Drive, you will see the Wit's End Eliot greenhouses on the right. Hours Varieties
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Coming from the north on I-95 South take exit 2 (after the
toll booth) to Route 236 toward Eliot/South Berwick, stay on 236
for about 3 miles, you will go through 2 sets of lights, after
the second set of lights which is at the Eliot Commons, continue
straight on 236N for about .4 mile and on the right you will see a large Perkins
Propane filling tank station and alot of construction on the opposite corner, turn right on Maclellan Drive, you will see the Wit's End Eliot greenhouses
on the right.
April 10 through September 10, Monday through Friday 9:00-
4:00 by appointment. Saturday by appointment only. In all cases
it is best to call ahead to make sure
we are at the right location to meet you!