GW Radebaugh: A Growing History

Back in 1924, George W. Radebaugh established Radebaugh’s Florist & Greenhouses at its present location in Towson, Maryland just north of Baltimore. The initial purchase of fifty “cold sash” provided the means to produce the first crop of garden plants and in 1928, the first two greenhouses were constructed for growing cut flowers and plants.

Much has changed over the years but we have always stayed true to our roots – first and foremost we are growers.

1920s:

Radebaugh’s Florist & Greenhouses founded; first two greenhouses constructed.

1940s:

Retail flower shop opens in Towson, Maryland.

1950s:

Additional greenhouse space purchased.

1970s:

Florist product line grows beyond fresh flowers, to also include green and blooming plants.

1980s:

Constructed a 50,000 square foot Dutch-style Venlo glass greenhouse in Northern Baltimore County, Maryland.

1990s:

Growing space increased by 32,000 square feet; addition of another Venlo style house to meet rising demand.

2000s:

Greenhouse range expansion of 10,000 additional square feet, including a state-of-the-art open roof greenhouse to provide natural ventilation, as well as a heated floor for peak efficiency.