Smiling Faces
Debbie
Meet Debbie, one of our owners whose joy is as contagious as is genuine.
As the CFO,
Debbie leads our ventures with warmth that extends beyond
business transactions. Her happiness creates an atmosphere where
customers and team members feel welcomed and valued.
Gustavo
Meet Gustavo, one of the owners whose readiness to make you smile is as much a priority as running
a successful enterprise. As the COO, Gus doesn’t just lead; he creates an environment
where his smiling face emits positivity as a cornerstone of our business.
Lizandro
Lizandro
Meet Lizandro, a versatile leader who seamlessly wears two hats – the manager and the
maintenance of our 5 acre property. As the manager, Lizandro is the guiding force, steering the ship with
strategic vision and overseeing the smooth operation of our endeavors. Lizandro’s skills shine through as he navigates challenges, fosters
teamwork, and shapes the success of the team.
Dee
Gilberto
Lizandro
Meet Dee, the diligent guardian of our records and the unsung hero behind the scenes. Dee plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health
and stability of our enterprises.
Sam
Gilberto
Gilberto
Sam has a vast knowledge of our large inventory and is willing to help our customers and coworkers with a smile. He also excels at the art of fountain creations. Like most at our little farm, Sam wears many hats, and he is ready to utilize his knowledge to carry out the day effectively.
Gilberto
Gilberto
Gilberto
In the realm of gardening, Gilberto is your dedicated ally, ready to assist you in
discovering the ideal pot for your garden to enhance the beauty
of your outdoor space. He is a genuine nice person and will patiently take care of customer's needs.
Sheila
Sheila
Sheila
She is a delightful blend of botanical enthusiast and adept communicator and finds joy in the verdant world of plants and the art of engaging with customers. Her passion for
flora intertwines seamlessly with
her excellent customer service skills.
Isaac
Sheila
Sheila
He is our invaluable partner in maintaining order and abundance. As the guardian of
restocking and organization in our courtyard, Isaac’s role is pivotal in ensuring a
harmonious and well-maintained outdoor space.
Alex
Sheila
Christopher
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Meet Alex, a reliable and ever-ready companion, always prepared to lend a helping hand. With a spirit of generosity, Alex is your go-to person to get the heavy lifting of your new treasure into your vehicle safely.
Christopher
Christopher
Christopher
Talk about a breath fresh of air; Christopher gives his best to make everybody happy with his willingness to help others. You will always find him running up and down our property, looking for all needs to be satisfied with a smile.
The Charm of the Farm
Labor of Love:
Pottery Express and Bamboo Farm has unique items for your home and gardens on a 5-acre property that is scattered with idea gardens showcasing the tropical clumping bamboo and colorful garden pottery and statuary. Whether you are seeking a serene fountain, a single cobalt blue pot, a pair of matching pots for your front entrance, or a special focal point bamboo plant; this place sells what you are looking for.
We feel very grateful to reminisce on our humble beginnings. Fill dirt from the digging water ditches in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley was used to rise this beautiful farm up from a piece of swampland. The business opened in July 2004 as an agricultural bamboo farm. We only sell tropical clumping bamboo that stays behaved in its 8-foot growth circle as opposed to the cold-tolerant running bamboo that takes over acres of the property once planted. We instantly fell in love with the fact that clumping bamboo has so many varieties showcasing beautiful canes in varying size diameters and showy colors. We have chosen a selection of about 20 out of 1000+ species to carry on our farm to suit your needs, whether ornamental or for privacy hedging.
Slowly, we brought in pottery from Mexico in the rustic clay pots and the brilliantly colored Talavera ceramics. The harsh summer sun and rainy season of Southern Florida made the Vietnamese durable pottery a natural addition to our offerings. Just the feel of the thick and pure clay used to form these pieces of garden art lets you know that you can expect to enjoy this sturdy pot for many years with little effort. The beautiful color selections come with a thick glaze that has been high fired to seal the color to the molded clay. We have a long-term relationship with 2 families in Vietnam that produce the handmade pottery for us. Each order takes about 6 months of production time and ocean travel before it is delivered to Punta Gorda.
We value the relationships that we have built with our suppliers and they are very happy to have a way to distribute their creations. Generally, each family has developed a process of their craft that has been handed down for generations. We only buy Mexican Talavera from a few families because they have the highest quality pots and the best painting. The quality is very noticeable when held in comparison to pottery produced by others that do not take as much pride in their craft.
We carry several American made lines, such as doTerra essential oils, Case knives, Woodstock Windchimes, Studio M flags and doormats, Hostetler poly lumber furniture, and Henri Stonecaster fountains and statuary. We even have a local artist that occasionally demonstrates his hand-thrown pottery craft and a display of his artful dishware for sale.
Over 60,000 items set among the connecting warehouses and acreage give shoppers a fun day to venture out away from the shopping malls. We welcome you to just come out and spend time enjoying the beautiful landscape and zen feeling of the walking paths that meander throughout the property. We are dog-friendly but do ask that you keep them on a leash, not only for their safety but for the safety of our guests. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes to make exploring our farm and botanical gardens easier. We are so grateful to have this little piece of "Garden Bliss" to share with you!
Join Our Team
Looking for work?
We are always looking for smiling faces to help customers and fellow teammates. We try to hire from folks that have dropped off resumes or applications first before advertising on Indeed for open positions. We are a year round operation.
Our Family of Suppliers
We could not be successful of offering such unique items without the families from across the world supplying their handmade creations that are part of their generations of craftsmanship. We maintain longstanding relationships with these families and are honored to distribute their wares.