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Started 2 years ago by racheltb
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racheltb
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I learned about Jon Fisher Greenhouse from a neighbor. When I made the drive to 4290 Parsons, south of 270, to visit a few weeks ago, Mr. Fisher himself showed off the greenhouses where they seed 90+ varieties of peppers and tomatoes. It's an adorable family run operation with clear preference for heirlooms. I hope to return in August when they offer tastings of all the varieties they grow.

I shared a full review on my blog if fellow gardeners want to learn more.

I'm curious if I'm the only one who didn't know about this greenhouse or if maybe I've stumbled upon a Columbus treasure?

Posted 2 years ago #
Patch
Schumacher Place
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racheltb wrote >>
I learned about Jon Fisher Greenhouse from a neighbor. When I made the drive to 4290 Parsons, south of 270, to visit a few weeks ago, Mr. Fisher himself showed off the greenhouses where they seed 90+ varieties of peppers and tomatoes. It's an adorable family run operation with clear preference for heirlooms. I hope to return in August when they offer tastings of all the varieties they grow.
I shared a full review on my blog if fellow gardeners want to learn more.
I'm curious if I'm the only one who didn't know about this greenhouse or if maybe I've stumbled upon a Columbus treasure?

We actually picked up our veggie plants from them on Friday. I've never seen an ad for them, and actually found them by complaining about the plants at home depot last year. HA! Someone came over and told me about Fishers.

Great guy, great plants at very good prices.

Posted 2 years ago #
jennyw
Clintonville
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Anybody know what happened to this place? The number appears to be disconnected, and 411 doesn't have a new number listed.

Posted 1 year ago #
shawn

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Was there today!! He is still there and still the great selection. By all means support him!

Posted 12 months ago #
patient_zero
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shawn wrote >>
Was there today!! He is still there and still the great selection. By all means support him!

Yes, please support him. Jon was telling me today that he has 100 some varieties of tomato, and plenty of stock of each variety - more variety than he usually has, and more stock, too. So much stock, that he will likely plant them and sell their delicious fruits. He's particularly proud of the Brandywine collection, some of which will smack you in your face with acidity, a characteristic Jon enjoys.

Some of the plants I purchased were Russian Crim, Russian grape, Sunburst tomato, a few Yellow pear, a few green zebra, a few I can't remember and some long cayenne. No Bhut Jolokia for me!

Sometime in August, Jon is planning a Tomato Tasting on greenhouse grounds, some 100 or so types of tomato! An event he has hosted before, and was very well received, and looks forward to the 2011 tasting. When I get more details on date and time, I'll post them on CU.

In addition to tomatoes, he has a variety of other fruit, vegetable (including the Bhut Jolokia pepper) and herbs that are "not too late" to be planted, with lots of growth potential in the next few months. An excess of green tomatoes in October is a welcomed Fall harvest to me - fried green tomatoes, green tomato pie, BLGT, Cambodian green tomato stew, etc. make me smile.

If you want to meet a really nice guy, and stock up on some great plants, head south on Parsons and visit Jon Fisher Greenhouse. Thanks, Rachel, for posting this original thread.

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Posted 11 months ago #
JennyBug

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Anyone know if he will be open this year?

Posted 1 month ago #
patient_zero
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JennyBug said:
Anyone know if he will be open this year?

I hope so! He seemed to be overwhelmed by the excess stock of plants last year, and figured he would plant many of them and sell the tomato fruits. In addition, his boys seemed unmotivated to help him last year, putting most of the burden on Jon.

When I called to inquire about the August Tomato Tasting last year, the phone was disconnected. I hope it was a service issue. Perhaps another call tomorrow would be in order.

Posted 1 month ago #
ZHC
101 East Main Street, Downtown
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As far I know he is. We just talked to him last week and nothing seemed out of the usual.

Posted 1 month ago #
patient_zero
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ZHC said:
As far I know he is. We just talked to him last week and nothing seemed out of the usual.

This is good news. Thanks for the update, ZHC.

Posted 1 month ago #