Who We Are

From humble roots as a road-side stand in 1957, Baker Garden & Gift has grown to include full nursery, garden center, landscape services, production farm, and gift store. With over 60 years of operation, Baker Garden & Gift is a staple for all things plants in the Fargo-Moorhead area.  

Our History

Generations of Baker

Harry Baker

First Generation

Harry Baker spent the majority of his working years as a cemetery caretaker. After a few requests from families to add plants to gravestone markers his interest in horticulture sprouted. As an outlet for his growing interest, he started a side businesses selling plants from a temporary garage at University Drive and 19th Avenue South in 1957. After two years, Baker established the year-round nursery at its current site. 

Ken Baker

Second Generation

The family business continued as Harry's son, Ken Baker, joined the nursery in 1967. Studying horticulture at North Dakota State University, he was ready to further grow the business expanding the landscaping services and garden center offerings. The upward trend of sales was carefully tracked by Ken in his green journal. 

Eric Baker

Third Generation

In 1992 the third generation steps in. Eric, with a horticulture degree from the University of Minnesota was excited to grow the family business with technological advances in 1992. He established computerized databases for plant material and continues to search for innovations to longtime business.