About Us

since 1938

Family Owned & Operated

In 1938, John Ganim opened a simple fruit stand called Ganim’s Outdoor Market. The fruit stand evolved slowly as John added seasonal flowers, fall fruits and pumpkins, and then Christmas trees to his product line. For thirty years John Ganim supplied quality fruit and seasonal items to his customers. In 1969 John and his son Lee moved the business to its present location in Fairfield in order to meet the demands of this now premier garden center.

15K

plants grown

84+

years in business

30K

SQFT Facility

Merrilee

Owner

Austin

Owner

Lee

Managerial Consultant, Semi-Retired

Meet the Ganim Family

By 1986, many renovations, additions, and upgrades had been accomplished, and Ganim’s was the area’s leading garden center. Lee is now retired, but the family traditions continue: his son Austin (also owner of Austin Ganim Landscape Design) and his daughter Merrilee (also owner of Ganim’s Florist) are now third-generation Ganim’s Garden Center & Florist owners.

Everything you need for a successful lawn and garden!

For eighty years, Ganim’s Garden Center has been serving the needs of the greater Fairfield area. With the knowledge, staff and products to satisfy all your landscape and garden needs, Ganim’s truly is the area’s original friendly local garden center.

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4.6
Julian Villegas Erazo
2 months ago
marcelo souza
3 months ago
Monica Decker
4 months ago
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Dan Boldt
12 months ago
Diane
12 months ago
Really wonderful selection of perennials and trees in particular. Knowledgeable and friendly. This is a great place to go. Thanks for your help Gary!
Robert Spremulli
1 year ago
Large inventory, great staff and service.
Elise Geter
1 year ago
I absolutely love Ganim’s ! The selection of plants is incredible. Kevin is beyond knowledgeable and took the time to help even in despite of the Mother’s Day chaos. The plant education here is great—I’ve learned so much every time I visit. The staff overall is friendly and welcoming, and the entire place is well-organized. I’ve transformed my yard thanks to their guidance and beautiful plants. Highly recommend to anyone with a green thumb or just getting started!
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Brogan Hogan
1 year ago
My family and I have been listening to Lee on WICC for years. He and his family/staff have been extremely knowledgeable and helpful to support me with all things horticultural. Thank you Lee and staff!!
Rafael Magura
1 year ago
I’ve been coming to Ganim’s Garden Center in Fairfield since I was a child, and their plant selection has always been unmatched. Yesterday, I returned to find a tree replacement for my front yard and, as always, was impressed by the quality and variety available. The staff member I spoke with was courteous—though initially a bit unsure about my plan to purchase a tree and have it picked up separately—but that didn’t deter me. I went ahead and purchased a stunning weeping willow, and my gardener picked it up and installed it perfectly.

Ganim’s continues to offer top-tier service and plants, and I highly recommend them to anyone who values quality, expertise, and a garden center that truly stands the test of time.
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Kenny Longfield
1 year ago
Lots of beautiful flowers and trees
Michelle Hennessey
2 years ago
A big shout out to Ganim’s! Dino was so considerate and accommodating with my broken ankle situation. He selected a few trees for me ahead of time and I got to look at them from my car. Now this is customer service!
Mary Jo Lent
2 years ago
Beautiful plant quality- amazingly knowledgeable staff!
Ruth Zuk
2 years ago
Can't say enough about Merrilee and her team. I gave her very little direction for my wedding table arrangements other than colors and I wanted a wreath around candles. The arrangements were absolutely beautiful, more then I could have hoped for. My bouquet was stunning and the arch we rented was perfection. At the last minute we went from 9 tables to 10 but I forgot to tell Merrilee. After they set up all the flowers on the tables she said you told me nine tables there are 10. Well the look on my face must have said it all. Her response no worries we're going to run back make you another arrangement and bring it back and that is just what they did! Wow if that's not service I don't know what is! Highly recommend.
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Ann Orgel
2 years ago
Joseph Bakach
2 years ago
En Egberon
3 years ago
They had the floral arrangements for the funeral I attended
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Lisa Belvedere
3 years ago
Ladies Night at Ganims what a wonderful experience. Lots of local artists, vendors and people that make Fairfield special. Thank you for arranging this!
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Response from the owner:Thank you for coming and supporting!
Jason Dobyan
3 years ago
Ganim's did a wonderful job redesigning the landscape around our foundation. Kevin was very understanding of our situation and took the time to walk me through the options and what would work best. My wife and I are very pleased with the results and highly recommend Ganim's. Thank you for all your help Kevin!
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bill clark
3 years ago
Always ready to help. Great select.
Michael Dean
4 years ago
My first time here, very friendly and knowledgeable. Picked up some beautiful mums at a great price. Will be back in the Spring.
Response from the owner:Thank you, we appreciate that! Come back for the holidays too!
N.G. Khamarji
4 years ago
Only the best at Ganim's garden center.
Lori Heller
4 years ago
Best quality plants and shrubbery around. Very courteous, helpful and knowledgeable Staff, especially Kevin.
Response from the owner:Thankyou! Kevin is one of our best salespeople but shh don't tell anyone else! 🙂
Post Road
4 years ago
There is a lot to look at; so many choices. Knowledgeable staff.
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Melissa Moulketis
4 years ago
Mr. Ganim and his staff could not be more knowledgeable, accommodating, or friendly. It is a delight to visit, and I can never leave without purchasing an additional item of living beautification for my garden!
Response from the owner:Thank you!!! We appreciate your visits, comments and your business! See you soon!
Samatha Van Brood
4 years ago
Great selection
Orvy Polanco
4 years ago
Noah Clark
4 years ago
Ganim's Garden Center & Florist is THE garden center and florist to go to in Connecticut. Besides the extremely wide range of options they have, the customer service is top notch. Ganim's gets to know the customer and picks the absolute best plants and products for your needs.

As an employer they are amazing to work for. It is a hard job with plenty of challenge but everyone is very enthusiastic and passionate about their job and is happy to help you learn the ropes! Highly reccomend you apply for a position, well worth it!

Overall, Ganim's is a family owned, customer dedicated business that prides itself on bringing the best products to the consumer with amazing customer service throughout every season. Whether you are looking for a job, or to upgrade your garden, this is the place to do it.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much!
betty skaggs
5 years ago
Loved the shopping experience. They went out of their way to help me pick out Exactly what I needed. Everything looks great in my home. Thank you.
Response from the owner:Thank you for shopping local!
Emma Jordan
5 years ago
We adore Ganim’s, firstly there is always a beautiful range of plants to choose from. Then there is the family friendly experience.. they always make time for my kids and helping us to choose the right plants and help us to understand how to care for them. They also offer me non toxic options which is hugely important for our family. Highly recommended ****
Response from the owner:Thank you! We appreciate your kind words- the kids are our future, happy to help!
Chris Evans
5 years ago
Really attentive customer service. They're friendly too.
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Response from the owner:Thank you
Maggie Kokias
5 years ago
Awesome selection. Great layout to walk thru the greenhouses. Fun and Friendly! Very helpful with information and even carrying my purchases to vehicle. I was at Ladies Night, sale prices were fabulous. I did find the regular pricing was on par with others in Fairfield County.
Response from the owner:Thank you for joining us!
Alfredo Martinez
5 years ago
Buen lugar
Sonal Sharma
5 years ago
Great nursery garden shop. Wonderful selection. Good experience.
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Thorne Taylor
5 years ago
All the staff I dealt with were Excellent. Everybody was very Helpful & Cheerful. Great Experience with a Nice selection as always. Thankyou. Sincerely, W. Thorne Taylor 😁👍
matt tuffarelli
5 years ago
Good!! #26
Response from the owner:Thank you
Tricia LaSasso
5 years ago
Visited for the first time yesterday and was utterly impressed!! The place just keeps on going LOL you think you’ve reached the end of their selection.. “but wait, there’s more!!” My boyfriend and I met the owner who was nothing but welcoming and had a great conversation with KEVIN! He was extremely informative and helped us navigate the rows of flowers to what I was looking for. We will be back, thank you!!
Response from the owner:Thank you and welcome- We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Dean-Vinson Collective
5 years ago
So much to choose from....makes it hard to decide!!! Very friendly
Response from the owner:Thank you!
John Evans
5 years ago
Very friendly and helpful personnel
Response from the owner:Thank you! We appreciate your business and for shopping local!
Tim O'Connor
5 years ago
Good quality, fair prices very helpful and friendly staff.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We appreciate your taking the time to leave a review! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Damaris Vargas
5 years ago
I purchased a tree at Ganims and my experience was so pleasant. Kevin was so knowledgeable and helped me with all of my questions. He gave me some great tips on how to plant and care for my tree . Ganims is now my go to place for all my garden needs.
Response from the owner:Thanks for shopping here, Kevin is wonderful!
Jude Andrew Alaba
6 years ago
Very friendly! Helped me find what I needed quickly!
Pete
6 years ago
Great advice, products and prices.
Amadio Telesco
6 years ago
This garden center is great old school
Great plants the owner has a garden show "that garden guy" with a cost you find what you need always