Testimonials

You can share your experience at Zehrs with others at zehrsonthelake@verizon.net

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Zehr's on the Lake is a wonderful family owed business. The Van Burens were generous enough to donate three lovely hanging baskets for our church to raffle off. St. Pauls' Lutherin Church is founding an orphanage and the proceeds generated will help feed the orphans. Thank you!

- Kim M. (Wilson, NY)

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If you love classical music & outstanding flowers, this is the place for you! The first visit to the greenhouse in the Spring is an experience not to be missed-it awakens the soul. And it a pleasure to see the entire Van Buren family working together to make the greenhouse a success. Go there! You won't be disappointed.

- Judy K. (Wilson, NY )

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My father introduced me to Zehr's on our numerous nursery rounds. He is the true St.Francis and taught us to genuflect in front of the roses and to never touch the leaves of a plant with dirty hands.
Even though I have since grown and moved to Erie County, I continue to place Zehr's at the top of quality, genuine and "latest" horticulture.
Mark and his Dad handing out apples from the orchards while we shop, and as I salivate over which hostas. I don't have and how many can I afford, is something you can experience at Zehr's.
Colorful containers, pottery and wrought iron from England and a growers' horticultural knowledge make Zehr's unique. The setting on the edge of the lake is quite spectacular too!
The drive may be a bit long, but the trip and the destination is worth it in ways you might not imagine a nursery to be.

- Marianne W. (Snyder, NY)

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As President of the Kenmore Garden Club, we are always looking for good speakers for our programs. Mark and his daughter Emily did a presentation on What's New. It was a well informed and delightful presentation. Everyone enjoyed having them. I would highly recommend them to other groups. We also visited them at Zehrs two years ago on our annual bus trip. Everyone came back with special plants and memories.

- Lily Z., President (Kenmore Garden Club)

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We love Zehr's! Each year I buy my mother a gift certificate for her birthday and Mother's Day, and I also pick out a garden gift. The staff knows my mother, and her gardens, and they are always so helpful in picking out the gift. I almost feel guilty because there is nothing for me to do! The displays and selections are gorgeous, and the owners are always on site. We wouldn't shop anywhere else!

- Gina G. (Olcott, NY)

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I just wanted you to know, you have THE most magnificent plants & flowers. I came with my sis & friend Memorial Day weekend, and got some geraniums & 'other' assorted. goodies. They are the envy of friends & neighbors. The deep, bright red geraniums are just phenomenal, HUGE now............Thank you, thank you. We'll be back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Cathy C. (Lockport, NY)

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Zehr's on the lake is my one stop shopping -just grab Mark, a cart and you are off-within 15 minutes I had my individual herb garden started (thank you Tyler) -my perennials with no shade, new annuals for the front of the house-every year something different-(what ever Mark or Lauri suggest!)-4 flats! - and plenty of great advice for my husbands next project- oh and I almost forgot- apple jelly it is like no other! Thank you Zehr's!!!

Kathy D. & Family (Lockport, NY)

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Last year we had the good fortune to meet Mark and his lovely family. Their nursery hosts some of the most beautiful blooms I have ever seen. If you think all flowers are the same; think again! I've NEVER had plants respond like the ones we purchased there.
In June of last year the neighborhood garden club asked us to show. With Zehr's help we were able to turn ordinary into extraordinary. I can't wait to see what they have "up their sleeve" this season!

- Jim M.

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Mark and family. It is a delight each year to come to your nursery! We always find different plants to add to our landscape. All of your staff is very helpful and nice!

- Pat and Dennis K. (Smallwood Garden Club)

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Laurie, Mark, Children & employees of Zehr's,

What an amazing place! We moved out to Wilson about six years ago and found heaven in so many ways. Zehr's is one of those ways. The quality of all the plants is top of the line. The variety and longevity of all your plants is the best. The colors bright and vivid. Everything, just beautiful.
The service that one experiences time and again is unbeatable. Warm, friendly, knowledgeable. Exceptional in all respects. We are fortunate to live just a few miles from Zehr's, our "Candy Store", and our trips to purchase flowers and plants are many. Each time, absolutely outstanding in every aspect.
Thank you God and the wonderful Van Buren family for all the beauty you put into our lives.
P.S. An absolute must in the Spring, early summer is to take a look out back of the greenhouse, down the embankment. Wow, the sight of all those flowers is so extraordinary it actually takes your breath away. Just gorgeous!

- Mary & Ray Whitman (Wilson, NY)

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We admit it! There really is a Zehr's difference! You are a must stop by destination nursery for sure. Zehr's is exceptional in all aspects of their business from the quality and variety of the plants to the unbeatable service. I wish you could see the size of our plants that came from 6 inch pots! Incredible! We are the envy of the neighborhood to be sure and it has been our pleasure to refer our friends and neighbors to Zehr's. You'll get a GREAT garden up front and one you'll be sure to enjoy for years to come. We most certainly have learned the difference that "cold growing" makes and will be happy repeat customers. As far as we are concerned, there is no other nursery.

- Katie and Jim M (Williamsville NY)

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It was nice to meet you, WOW what a place you have and I can't believe it took this long for me to stop. If it wasn't for a lady my wife knows we wouldn't have come down. We were out walking and stopped at this ladies home to see her gardens and she had the day lily, My Sweet Rose, I have several really neat day lilies and wanted one of them, so we came down. Also ended up with Green Envy coneflower and a tall true blue phlox. I will definitely be coming down and buying more plants from you, terrific selection and unique plants. Nice to actually see them in person, have seen many of them in Horticulture Mag. and Garden Design.

- Tom and Darcie H.

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This past weekend my husband, Tim, and I stopped by your market and nursery. I wanted you to share with you a couple of things. First, you have one of the best markets we have been to in a long time. Your plants/flowers, etc. are just gorgeous. Secondly, I can honestly say that we have never received the kind of service we received from you and your wife anywhere else. You kindness far surpasses any other we have seen. We actually felt, after leaving your market on Saturday, that there are people in this world who are genuinely kind, thoughtful, welcoming and nice people. Now a days you don't find this and I just needed to let you know how we felt - things like this just shouldn't go unmentioned.

- Paula R. (Greece, NY)

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My husband and I recently left our home of 31 years and built a new home in Lockport . We spent 31 years caring for a beautiful garden and pond. Now we begin again! Without a doubt, Zehr's is the place we go for our flowers and other plantings. Not only are we guaranteed healthy plants, but help is always on hand if we have a question. We are impressed with the variety and quality of the plants we buy. The plants, the soil, and the plant food is well worth the money!!! Thanks to the Zehr's family who put so much of themselves into this business.

- Dotti T. (Lockport, NY)

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After scouring this website which has great details on plants, yesterday I made my first visit to Zehr's. I was so impressed by the helpfulness, friendliness and knowledge level of all of the staff, including the teens. In spite of the hustle and bustle garden centers feel this time of year everyone took the time to answer my questions in depth. If they weren't sure about something they didn't guess- they found out! I felt like I was finally getting the right plant for the right conditions. (In a step of true customer service, Laurie even steered me away from one of my choices because it was not a match to the spot I intended it for!)
Needless to say, I came home with some unique and wonderful plants, including a new variety of astilbe that produces PURPLE flowers!!!!!!

- Marianne S. (Syracuse, NY)

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My sister-in-law and I are happy repeat customers of Zehr's. We live in Lockport and are so happy that such a fine family owned business is just minutes away. Every spring we get excited trying to decide what to plant next. We know that whatever we need, we will find at Zehr,s. The staff is helpful. We are always looking to try new varieties...and they steer us in the right direction. The classical music playing must have a growing effect on the plants! They are all so well taken care of, a lot of green-thumb love! See you there!

- Nancy (Lockport, NY)

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Your nursery is amazing! I love being able to make a plant list on the computer and knowing which plants to pick out when I get there. I love shopping at Zehr's. Your selection is wonderful. I can't wait to come back down!

- Heather Kramer (Ransomville, NY)

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Thank you, thank you, for being there again this year. We had the most beautiful gardens last year because of your fabulous flowers. Yours by far got the greatest compliments. Each year, unbeknownst to me, people would drive past our house and see what we had planted in our yard for that year. We were always eager to tell them where you are. Our delicious white lilies are starting to come up and are about 6 inches high already and have multiplied! We're sooooo excited!! All the flowers and plants we got from you have NOT disappointed us in any way, and WE WILL be back....soon. And we will...."keep on growing"

- Valued Customer (Lockport, NY)

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I have recommended your place to others. The personal touch is terrific. Answers to my questions come from knowledgeable individuals that are actually growing the plants. Wonderful, new and old varieties. Love the fact that you have that wonderful garden up front so I can see just what something will look like after it is planted.

- Susan L. (Lewiston, NY)

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Large selection, yet had a family-owned feel that is missing from many stores. They were patient, attentive and helped us find what we needed.

- Allison J. (Niagara Falls, NY)

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We love shopping here. Always very helpful, esp. knowing when and where to plant the plants and how they'll perform. Your children are very personable and friendly-great job!

- Barb L. (Lockport, NY)

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I love your place. I come all the way from Tonawanda. It is a bit of a hike, but it's so worth it. Everyone is very friendly, which helps a lot! Mark will make it a point to ask if you need help. I never have to go find someone. You guys are always right there for any questions.

- Cheryl S. (Tonawanda, NY)

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We drive from Rochester, NY a few times a season to pick up our flowers. We have recommended you to several friends of ours. It is a nice trip with a nice ending! I like the layout and the fact that all the plants are in 6" pots. Makes for quicker growing and they are already established to transplant.

- Larry & Regina H. (Rochester, NY)

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I was very impressed on the numbers and different kinds of plantings for the time of year. We had filled in a rather large in ground pool this summer and I had gotten behind on yard work and was afraid I wouldn't be able to find Mums. I was pleasantly surprised and very glad I made the drive from Lockport.

- Michaeleen B.

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This year I shopped at Zehr's 3 times - lot's of perennials for our new home. Each time the sales people - of all ages and species were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. The staff was able to take me to any plant that I was looking for, recommend compatible plants, and knew where to find everything.

- Maggie D. (Tonawanda, NY)

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Mark, Laurie, and Kids- Thank you for a very enjoyable morning! Our group from the Bowmansville Garden Club were quite impressed with your selection at this time of year, your knowledge of the product, and above all, your hospitality. You welcomed us as if we were family, and gave us gifts too! We will remember this outing for a long time and will definitely see you in the spring. You have made some new customers, and friends.

- Judy V. (Bowmansville Garden Club)

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I worked at a Garden Center for 10 years, and with the heavy hours I put in during planting season, I really never got to go to other nurseries, so I bought where I worked. It wasn't until I retired that I found Zehrs, and boy what a find!! The plants are wonderful, the hanging baskets are beautiful. The location of the store is so beautiful too, making the trip I take from Wheatfield, so pleasant!!! The workers are helpful and nice to deal with. My husband and I love going there, even if we don't have anything in particular in mind to buy.. but always leave with something new.. something exciting and something well taken care of. Coming from being in the business I can appreciate all that they do... and it shows!!! You make it worth the trip!!!

- Kathi (Wheatfield, NY)

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The hanging baskets look good from the start of the season to the very end of the season! They are filled with planting soil that holds the moisture and has a timed released fertilizer. Not imitation soil that lets the water fall straight down and out the bottom.

- Candace F. (Lockport, NY)

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