An Up-Close Look at Groovy Plants Ranch, A Unique Grower-Retailer

By Julie Hullett|March 26, 2023

Earlier this month, we brought you the tale of Groovy Plants Ranch, a grower-retailer in Marengo, OH, that takes a unique approach to retail, marketing, and plants. A team of nine year-round employees pour their heart and soul into their crops to make GPR a destination for plant lovers and tourists alike.

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Liz and Jared Hughes, co-owners of Groovy Plants Ranch, specialize in a vast variety of succulents. Photos: Grace E. Jones Photography
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The retail store at Groovy Plants Ranch is designed to attract customers, such as this fun layout for air plants.
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One of the things that Groovy Plants Ranch is known for is its selection of rare plants, including this Monstera deliciosa ‘Albo Variegata’.
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Groovy Plants Ranch has a number of unique vehicles around the property for visitors to enjoy, including this Volkswagen Beetle.
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Brisco is one of two Australian Shepherds owned by the Hughes family.
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Phloxy, an Australian Shepherd, is a huge hit on Groovy Plants Ranch’s social media platforms.
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From left, Craig Powell, Larry Riegel, Jared Hughes, Liz Hughes, and Felicia Bonaduce work well as a team to manage Groovy Plants Ranch, as well as Brisco, one of two Australian Shepherds that belong to the Hughes family.
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Felicia Bonaduce serves as the Retail Manager at Groovy Plants Ranch.
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Jared Hughes shows off Begonia ‘Canary Wings’, a patented plant created by Groovy Plants Ranch and available through Ball Seed. Photo: Groovy Plants Ranch

You can find the original story here. Check out the slideshow above to take a virtual tour of why Groovy Plants Ranch has become a popular destination for visitors!