03/16/2026
Thank you!
As I close the doors to The Green House, I feel so grateful for everything.
Jarman, thank you for having the vision to open The Green House back in 2003 and for creating this little oasis of greenery right off of Florida Avenue. You sparked a passion in me, and I hope I’ve sparked a passion in others too.
To all those who helped me open the store and get it up and running each day over the past five years - Susie (since day one!), Abby, Whitney, Haley, Debbie, Brandie, Diane, Mary, Janette, Mike, and Jaimie - I thank you.
To all the wonderful customers who have walked through these doors, shared their stories, shopped with me, shared my posts, invited me into their homes and lives, and have made The Green House what it is - a place of beauty, a place to make new friends and catch up with old friends, I loved coming to work each day.
I’d also like to thank some of the other small businesses that helped me along the way, and I hope you’ll consider supporting them when shopping for plants and gifts. Karen and Howie at Peterson’s Nursery, Nikki at Scout and Tag, and Gina and all the Gaines Girls at Gaines Jewelers. It was fun collaborating with you and getting to know you all.
And last but most important, to my adorable husband Ken, who supported me through and through and always had a delicious dinner and glass of wine ready for me when I got home, thank you.
I’m really looking forward to seeing you all around Lakeland! If there’s anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
All the best,
Julie
863-409-1968
