FROM THE ROAD Colonial Gardens Formerly Colonial Nursery, owner Tory Schwope says he bought the property in 2016 intending to " reinvent the retail nursery business by introducing events, entertainment, food and local agriculture to the traditional garden center business model. " Colonial Gardens uses vestibule space for merchandising (above), even cleverly housing wind chimes (below) where they're sure to catch a breeze. This display uses natural light to draw the eye - and the customer. 38 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022