Owners Mary Beth Gullickson and Jean Sticha
Cedar Brook Garden Center started their dream of a garden center in New Prague in the parking lot of a grocery store in 2012. We operated the Garden Mart for three years while developing the permanent site at 26800 Langford Ave ( hwy 13 ) New Prague,
Mn. We opened the main location on April 23, 2015 including a full service Garden Center growing Annuals, Perennials, Nursery stock. We also carry unusuall plants in tropicals, succulant, catus, house plants and blooming seasonal
indoor. We continue to grow more stock and different varietys every year stretching out to the 5 acer area. Along the center is LilyJo Gardens that is planted with trees in 2008, now display large variety of mature trees, shrubs,perennials,annuals
and tropicals. There is five major themes designed that displaying unusual plants and unique style. Many topiarys grace the gardens through out, designed by Dave Sticha.
It is a must come see, the life size animals and characters. The gardens are in continual development so every time you come out there is something else to discover. We invite guest to walk the gardens during our open hours. We also have a program in
place to rent the garden out for groups, organizations, and business. Check our calendar of events for programs and education we have scheduled. Mary Beth Gullickson is a Horticulture Major and master designer in floral culture and
landscape design. She has been in the Floral and Garden business all her life working with top leaders in the industry. Her passion is to develop new designs with all plant varieties using colorful textiles and current trends. Mary
Beth lives on a hobby farm raising chicken and ducks. Her passion is growing and gardening with a focus on floral culture, vegetables and herbs.
Jean Sticha has lived in the New Prague area and has been co-owner with Dave of D and J Landscaping, now the owner is their son Ryan Sticha. Jean and her family love the outdoors and the landscape business – developing
garden rooms and hardscape structures has been their specialty. Jean and Dave own LillyJo Gardens located next to Cedar Brook Garden Center. They rent the space out for special events, Weddings, Photography sessions. We call it the
New Prague arboratum. Jean has a fruit grove and vineyard developed on their farm location, along with chickens you may see from time to time at the garden center. We want to extend a very warm welcome to our Garden Center and
Community Garden environment for your pleasure and family fun. We want to provide a source of education and service to help with your gardening and landscaping needs.