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Gabrielsen Farms, a Jamesport-based grower, is once again supplying garden centers at Lidl grocery stores on Long Island.
The annuals, perennials, edible plants and shrubs that went on sale at Lidl garden centers throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties last week, come from the family operation, which has worked with the fast-growing grocery chain for the last three years, according to a company statement.
Gabrielsen Farms has 300,000 square feet of greenhouses in three locations on the East End and employs sustainable growing practices. The greenhouses are 100 percent solar powered and controlled by computer systems, using recycled water. The grower also only uses pesticide-free fertilizers to help protect the area’s groundwater, according to the company.
Gabrielsen produces a wide variety of potted annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, flats and mixed containers, herbs and vegetables. Besides using sustainable growing methods, Gabrielsen also works with Long Island schools to teach agriculture and host student tours.
The garden centers will be outside of Lidl stores through the end of May. Participating locations include Garden City, Riverhead, Deer Park, Commack, Islip, East Rockaway, Syosset, Merrick, West Babylon, Massapequa, Oakdale, Patchogue, East Meadow, Center Moriches, Plainview, Farmingdale and Selden.
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