Growing Homes, Greening Yards
Find everything you need for your garden and home improvement projects.
Welcome to Holdridge Home and Garden!
At Holdridge Home and Garden, we take pride in being your local garden center and Ace Hardware store, serving the Connecticut shoreline for generations. We provide a comprehensive range of products, from premium plants and landscaping supplies to reliable hardware, tools, and home essentials—everything you need to ensure your home and garden thrive.
Whether you are planting your first flower bed, enhancing your outdoor space, or embarking on a DIY project, our knowledgeable team, including Connecticut-certified master gardeners, is here to assist you every step of the way.
We invite you to visit us and experience the benefits of shopping local, where you will find expert advice and top-quality products all in one convenient location.
Welcome To The Garden Center
At Holdridge Home and Garden, our garden center features live plants all year. In our 10,000-square-foot greenhouse, you’ll find houseplants, hanging baskets, floor plants, and blooming specialties—ideal for any gift.
Our offerings vary by season and include an extensive range of spring-flowering plants, mums, summer and autumn perennials, as well as poinsettias around the holiday. Additionally, we provide live garlands and cut Christmas trees to enhance your holiday décor.
Our outdoor nursery carries only plants suited to the local climate, sourced from trusted vendors for top quality. We offer premium mulches and carefully selected herbs, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and fruit crops.
Most staff are certified by the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association or Master Gardener Program, ensuring knowledgeable, experienced advice.
Greenhouse
Nusery Yard
Water Gardening
Annuals
Perennials
Shurbs & Trees
Welcome to our Home Improvement Center
As your local Ace Hardware store, Holdridge Home and Garden is committed to providing you with trusted brands, tools, and supplies for projects of all sizes. Our extensive inventory includes everything from paint, plumbing, and electrical supplies to lawn care products, power tools, and essential home maintenance items. We strive to be your one-stop shop for quality hardware and expert guidance. Supported by the strength of the Ace Hardware brand and the personalized service of a family-run business, we are dedicated to ensuring that you complete your projects successfully—every time.
Paint Dept
Grill Dept
Power Tools
Outdoor Power Equipment
Electrical Supplies
Plumbing Essentials
What Our Customers Are Saying
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Our team is dedicated to helping you grow, build, and create with confidence. Comprising master gardeners and Ace Hardware specialists, we offer the expertise and personalized service you can rely on, whether you are working in the garden or addressing projects around your home.
Shari Hewes
President, General Manager
Tom Shafer
Manager
Craig Nelson
Co-Store Manager
Courtney Kolakowski
Landscape/Co-Store Manager
Dodie Wade
“Ms. Catch Me if You Can”
Cashier Supervisor/Gift Buyer
Amanda Greene
Accounting
Dennis Lund
Greenhouse and Yard Sales
Tyler Tremblay
Inside Supervisor, Water Garden/Pottery Buyer
Jeff Chumra
Outside Sales/Maintenance
Beth Hanley
Hardware Sales
Hannah Huebner
Greenhouse Buyer
Joey Hanks
Receiver
Rick Stanhope
Inside Supervisor
Sandy Hall
Accounting
