“Everyone who comes in here is happy, especially this time of year.” Among bountiful rows of newly delivered hanging baskets and tables teeming with flower cartons, that was Hillary Munro’s main takeaway when asked how her first spring at the helm of Graze Garden and Home was going.
The garden center off US-89 sunset its life as Twigs Garden Center earlier this spring, when Munro reached a deal with the previous owner, Rebecca Clough, who has since served as a mentor to the new owners during this busy time. “My husband and I had heard from word of mouth that the previous owner was ready to retire,” Munro explained. Armed with a passion for gardening, Munro jumped into the business at record speed—unveiling the rebranded garden center in May just after the deal was closed in April.
Considering Munro’s background, the move seems like an ideal extension of her business, Graze Living, which she started in 2015. A styling and event business, Graze Living has served as an outlet through which she’s been able to share her passion and affinity for design, entertaining, and creating things by hand. As such, the nursery’s main building now offers Munro the chance to showcase home items that are complimentary to the garden center’s main purpose—think linens, table settings and décor, houseplants, and more. Meanwhile, the expansive property will facilitate future workshops.
“The volume is a little overwhelming,” Munro commented, “but it feels good.” Despite—or perhaps in light of—a spring that’s been characterized by frequent showers and thunderstorms, home gardeners are bustling between the flowers at the garden center in search of the perfect mix of annuals, perennials, and planting accessories to add to their homes. And Graze has them covered: offering an expansive range of plants that are up for the challenge presented by Jackson’s mountain climate.
Located at 890 S. Highway 89, Graze Garden and Home is open seven days a week. Prior to visiting, find inspiration at GrazeGardenandHome.com or on the shop’s Instagram.
