In Episode 5, we sit down with nursery industry veteran Mike Fiore of Smith's Gardentown, a well‑known garden center and production nursery in North Texas.

Mike shares the story of growing up in a third‑generation nursery family, eventually purchasing the business himself, and helping guide Smith’s Gardentown into the future. We talk about everything from rebuilding after the devastating Wichita Falls tornado to the behind‑the‑scenes work that goes into running a true seed‑to‑retail nursery operation.

We also dive into the massive poinsettia production that fills their greenhouses every fall, the famous Plant‑A‑Palooza event, and what it takes to operate a full‑scale garden center that grows much of what it sells.

If you love plants, nurseries, or the stories behind great businesses in horticulture, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🌿 Learn More About Smith’s GardentownWebsite: https://smithsgardentown.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/smithsgardentownInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smithsgardentown

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