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about Rockledge Gardens



the beginning


Rockledge Gardens was founded in 1960 by Harry Witte, a bulb farmer who had settled in Brevard County in 1948 with his wife Mary.

Mary and Harry Witte

In the earliest days, before the Space Coast boom, Rockledge Gardens was essentially a road-side stand run on the honor system (our sign said, “grab a bag of soil and leave your money in the can”).

Through the 1960s and 1970s we evolved into a full-fledged nursery business — the largest and most complete garden center in Brevard County.

Over the years Harry and Mary’s six children took turns working in the family business; today Rockledge Gardens is owned and managed by their youngest daughter and her husband, Theresa and Kevin Riley. 

Kevin and Theresa Riley

They’re joined in the day-to-day operations of the garden center by their daughter-in-law Liz, and a knowledgeable, friendly staff, including certified Florida nursery professionals.

The Board of Directors comprises Kevin and Theresa, their daughter Aurelia, son Joseph, son-in-law Kris, Liz, and Theresa’s brother Frank Rogers-Witte.


awards


Rockledge Gardens has won numerous community and industry awards, including from the City of Rockledge and Keep Brevard Beautiful, and recognition from the state nursery association (FNGLA).


staff at the garden


Kevin + Theresa

Kevin + Theresa

Owners

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Liz

Liz

Managing Director

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Joseph

Joseph

Designs + Displays

Danyle

Danyle

Products + Merchandising Manager

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Jessica

Jessica

Marketing + Events Director

Seth

Seth

Staff + Customer Service Manager

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

KJ

KJ

Head Loader

Mack

Mack

Farmers Market Manager

Denise

Denise

Marketing Coordinator

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Lindsey

Lindsey

Annuals + Perennials

Dar

Dar

Greenhouse

Norman

Norman

Trees + Shrubs

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Krys

Krys

Internal Development Coordinator

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Kim

Kim

Greenhouse

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Steve

Steve

Gardening Information

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Amanda Rose

Amanda Rose

Gardening Information

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

Brian

Brian

Lead In-House Landscaper

Florida Certified Horticultural Professional


using our website


In this video interview with Plant3r, Liz discusses some of the resources on our site and how they can help you succeed in your garden! 

plant info + resources

Rockledge Gardens…in the news


“Get inspired to eat healthy at Rockledge Gardens’ Farm and Friends Market” 

Florida Today article about our Farmer’s Market and local vendors, 1/2020

“Going Native,”  Space Coast Living article about growing local, native plants for diversity and sustainability, 9/2017

“Become a Gardening Guru,“ Florida Today Spaces article about the Harry and Mary Witte Learning Center pavilion and gardens, 5/20/17 

“Fanciful Fairies,” Florida Today Spaces article about the 2017 Rockledge Gardens Fairy Garden Festival, 3/25/2017

“Rockledge Gardens Remains All in the Family,” Florida Today, 5/5/2014

“Have a Fairy Good Time,” Florida Today TGIF article about Rockledge Gardens Fairy Garden Festival, 5/29/2015


Rockledge Gardens gallery


Harry Witte at Rockledge Gardens
The old Rockledge Gardens storefront.
early Rockledge Gardens storefront
Rockledge Gardens in the 1960s.
Theresa and Harry
Rockledge Gardens founder Harry Witte with his daughter Theresa (current owner) in the 1960s.
Harry Witte at Rockledge Gardens
Harry Witte in 1980’s
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An early version of the Rockledge Gardens sign used part of a recycled rocket gantry from Cape Canaveral.
Riley Family at Rockledge Gardens Today

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