About Us

Horticulture is a generations old tradition for the Briggs Family, starting with “Grandpa” Briggs who owned a nursery in Dighton, MA. during the 1930’s and 1940’s, serving customers in the Taunton area.

In 1961, Briggs Nursery, Inc. of North Attleboro was started as a landscape design and build company by Paul and Barbara Briggs. The Briggs’ built a large and loyal following of local clients, building small and large scale landscaping projects including ball fields and parks. In 1962, the family purchased the current location (a former poultry farm) where they built a retail nursery, greenhouse and garden center. The business continued to thrive but experienced a devastating setback on a bitter December night in 1969 when a major fire destroyed the retail complex. Recovering quickly, the family persevered, rebuilding and improving the facility.

Family-owned and run, all three sons Paul Jr., Gary and David began working in the business starting in the 1970’s. Steve Shumila, a lifelong friend and present day Retail Manager also started working for Briggs’ at this time. In 1992 the Briggs’ family expanded into the lawn-care business, purchasing a NaturalLawn of America franchise, currently managed by son David and staffed by daughter Julie. Recently in 2008 we entered a new chapter, when Briggs’ reconstructed an entirely new retail store, greenhouses and nursery yard.

Today we continue to grow, evolving to satisfy the needs of the modern gardener and home-owner. Consistently making improvements to the property and customer service program we are inspired to create an one-of-a-kind shopping experience for the senses. Supported by a friendly, knowledgeable staff and offering an unique product selection, we are committed to your individuality and satisfaction.

Meet Our Professional Staff

	Gary Briggs Position: General Manager Education: Bryant College; B.S. Business Management, Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass.; A.A.S Floriculture Joined the Briggs Team: 1987 Industry Experience: Family Member Interests: Restoring Cars, 007 & Sushi gary@briggsgarden.com			Steve Shumila Position: Retail Manager Education: Bentley College; B.S. Accounting Joined the Briggs Team: 1994 Industry Experience: 35 years Interests: Sunny and 70˚, Working Outside, Golf & My Two Daughters steve@briggsgarden.com
	Joe Barker Position: Store Manager Education: Dean College; B.A. Business Management Joined the Briggs Team: 2001 Industry Experience: 15 years Interests: Gardening, Working Outside, Fishing & Miniature Trains manager@briggsgarden.com			Sarah Fougere Position: Perennials Manager Education: University of Vermont; B.S. Botany Joined the Briggs Team: 2005 Industry Experience: 12 years Interests: Music, Cooking & Swimming perennials@briggsgarden.com
	Dave Fleming Position: Nursery Yard Manager Education: University of Rhode Island; B.S. Landscape Design & Resource Managment Joined the Briggs Team: 1997 Industry Experience: 27 years Interests: Sking, Golf & Craft Beer yard@briggsgarden.com			Paul Briggs Jr. Position: Landscape Dept. Manager Education: UMass Amherst; B.S. Environmental Design, Massachusetts Certified Horticulturalist Joined the Briggs Team: 1980 Industry Experience: Family Member Interests: Golf, Cape Cod & Red Sox landscape@briggsgarden.com
	Lee Alper Posiition: Growing Operations Manager Education: Bentley College; B.S. Business Management Joined the Briggs Team: 1998 Industry Experience: 26 years Interests: Making Beer, Blues Music, Family Guy & Boston Celtics growing@briggsgarden.com			Bill Keen Position: Office Manager/Controller Education: Penn State; B.S. Finance Joined the Briggs Team: 2005 Industry Experience: 10 years Interests: Hunting, New England Sports Teams & Southern Rock office@briggsgarden.com
	Cheryl Street Position: Cafe Manager Education: Mt. Ida; B.A. Joined the Briggs Team: 2010 Industry Experience: Family Member Interests: Cooking, Exercise & Spending Time with My Family cafe@briggsgarden.com			Matthew Bernier Position: Merchandising & Marketing Education: UMass Dartmouth; B.F.A. Graphic Design Joined the Briggs Team: 2001 Industry Experience: 10 years Interests: Art, Music, The Outdoors, Good Coffee & Time With My Family design@briggsgarden.com