Stan Havens will assure you it's the way to grow.
As the owner and partner of
H2O Hydroponics, Havens can supply most everything needed for starting or maintaining an indoor garden. And most recently, he's brought those supplies to Okemos, opening a second location based on the success of his original Delta Township store.
"We knew there would be a real big demand for hydroponic gardening out here," says Havens of the new store that opened in March at 4706 Okemos Road. "We’re seeing a lot of people from MSU and horticulture students coming in for equipment and supplies."
Havens, his brother Bryan, and business partner Jon Olson launched H2O Hydroponics three years ago in their home turf of Waverly. The store, he says, was so popular that there was little doubt they would experience similar success in Meridian Township.
The 2,500-square foot space is stocked full of hydroponic gardening equipment including air pumps, reservoirs, lights, hoods and lamps; nutrients, natural pesticide solutions, and growing mediums; as well as trimmers and accessories such as garden soft ties and trellises. He also sells trays for herb gardens and is planning to bring in a full line of organic seeds.
"We cater to every day dirt gardeners, too," says Havens. "But indoor gardening is our main concept."
Havens attributes the growth spurt in hydroponic gardening to people's increasing interest in growing their own food and knowing where their food is coming from.
"Plus, it's just a really fun hobby," says Havens who grows as assortment of vegetables at home. "And you can grow year-round. That's the best part about it."
The Okemos store employs two employees, while the Waverly location employs 10.
"We're hoping as business grows that we can hire more local talent," says Havens.
Source: Stan Havens, Owner/Partner, H2O Hydroponics
Writer: Ann Kammerer, Development News Editor
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