The Story Behind Utah’s First Family Nursery
Glover Nursery is one of the oldest and most established nurseries in the Salt Lake Valley. Situated on a property of 10 acres, Glover Nursery is a thriving retail and wholesale garden center. Our motto is “Utah’s First Family Nursery, where a love for plants grows deep”.
The first Glover in the nursery business was Albert Glover who was called to serve an LDS mission in his homeland of England. While in England, he became acquainted with one of Queen Victoria’s gardeners and from him, learned the fine art of cultivating, propagating, and grafting.
Gardening became Albert’s passion in life and when he returned to Utah, he started Jordan Nursery on his farm in Midvale, Utah. Albert ordered many varieties of bareroot trees and shrubs which were shipped to him via steamship and rail; some of these varieties were the first of their kind to Utah, and in some instances, to the United States.
The Start of Glover Nursery
Albert’s son, James, kept the family business going and when James’ four sons were of age, one took over Jordan Nursery while the others started their own, all within walking distance of the original. One of these nurseries was the first official Glover Nursery, started by Parley R. Glover, who ran the nursery with his son Parley W. Glover (known to all as ‘Ike’) until he passed.
Shortly after Parley R.’s passing, two of Ike’s sons, Rod and Bryce, with the original nursery license in hand, set out to start their own landscaping business which quickly transitioned into what is now Glover Nursery.
Their 1-acre property was within a mile of the original nursery and thrived there until 1985 when Rod and Bryce purchased the current 10-acre property. The move to the new location opened up many opportunities for the Glovers to expand exponentially.
The Nursery Today
The next generation of Glover Nursery is run by Rod’s children, Ryan, Regan, and Erin Glover. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Utah’s business program, as well as an avid horticulturist.
The newest generations of Glover’s bring new opportunities and insights to the nursery of how it can continue to grow into the 21st century and evolve with the continual changes in Utah’s environment and landscape.
Meet the Glovers &
Our Awesome Management Team
Glover Nursery is in its 6th generation of Glovers in the industry, with 3 generations currently involved in the nursery. Along with an incredible team of horticulturists and landscape professionals whose collective experience equals over 200 years of knowledge and expertise.
The nursery continues to thrive and, during the busy season, employs up to 100 people. Glover Nursery has become one of the biggest and best retail nurseries in Utah.
With this, we are one of the few nurseries who can confidently say “When it comes to every aspect of the nursery business, we’ve done it all!”
Everything You’ll Need For A Utah Garden
Glover Nursery offers hundreds of varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and houseplants – including many hard-to-find varietals. In addition, we specialize in seasonal items like vegetable starts, fall decor, Christmas trees, etc. which keeps us open and busy helping customers year-round.
We also offer a wide range of services to help you start and maintain your garden. From assisting with transportation of products to solving the mystery of “why is my plant dying” , our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Bulk Products
We offer bulk delivery in select cities. Get heavy materials like compost, mulch, topsoil, soil blend, bark, and rock, delivered straight to your home. Fees vary based on location.
Landscape Design & Consultation
Unsure how to structure a sustainable and water-wise landscape? Glover Nursery offers expert landscape consultation and design services to bring your vision to life.
Plant Delivery & Installation
Glover Nursery can deliver landscape plants, bulk material, gardening essentials, bagged products, prefabricated fountains, and drilled rock features. If you need assistance with installing trees or drilled rock features, we do offer that service for an additional fee.
Available Every November & December
The Christmas Tree Lot & Holiday Market
Is Christmas around the corner? Shop freshly cut fir trees in our tree lot. Explore our Holiday Market for great gifts and festive decor to complete your preparations. Our Holiday Market will be live again in November.
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