Country Greenery owner speaks out as generational business closes [Video]

MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) – In 1975, the Cater family unknowingly began a legacy. Country Greenery has been the Fargo-Moorhead’s one-stop-shop for flowers, plants, and gifts for the last 47 years.

Started by Alma Cater, a teacher by day and botanist by night, she began teaching her own community about plants, eventually hosting ‘plant parties’ at her home.

With her audience growing, so did her ideas. In 1984, they purchased the building what soon would become Country Greenery.

The Caters say their business, from the beginning, has been more than just selling flowers.

“We sell emotions. We help people express those emotions,” said Wendy Cater, Alma’s daughter and Shop Owner.

“It has been the best experience, I can’t even tell you. It’s been an honor to work next to my mom my entire adult life,” Cater added.

Wendy and several other family members have been tending to the business …