ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Village Green Home & Garden, one of Rockford's oldest nurseries, announced the sale of its business on Thursday.

Co-owners Carolyn and Cynthia Smith announced the sale to Platt Hill Nursery, run by Graham and Clark Hill.

Village Green said its business operations will conclude after the Christmas season in December.

Platt Hill Nursery Rockford will open in its place in time for spring 2026.

Village Green is a nursery and casual furniture store, featuring a greenhouse, garden center, gift shop, and education center and was founded by Laurence Smith and William Swadley.

The business celebrated 60 years in Rockford this year. The nursery was founded in 1965 at Alpine & Newburg Roads before moving to 2640 N Main Street and expanding to 6101 E Riverside Blvd.

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