The owner of Knoles Gardens and Greenhouse is a U of I graduate inFloriculture and Decorative Horticulture. The business was started in 1957,  and has been an anchor vendor at the Market since its second year.   In the spring until Labor Day, they sell bedding plants, baskets, and planters. After Labor Day, they sell mums and fall planters. Their motto is "Quality Grown."

Knoles Gardens booth.  The mums at the right were planted in mid-June as three inch cuttings.