November 2025 Volunteer of the Month - Olson's Greenhouse
Santaquin City is proud to recognize Olson’s Greenhouse as our November 2025 Volunteer of the Month. For more than a decade, Olson’s Greenhouse has generously donated the beautiful flowers and greenery that fill the planter boxes lining our Main Street, adding vibrant color and charm to our community year after year. Their ongoing support and care help make Santaquin a place we are all proud to call home.
Founded in 1942 by Jack and Nola Rae Olson, Olson’s Greenhouse has been a family-rooted business for over 80 years. On the north end of their Santaquin location, visitors can find a trial garden that includes a special memorial section dedicated to Jack and Nola Rae, honoring their vision and hard work that helped the company flourish. In 1980, their son Bart purchased the company and focuses on direct wholesale, now supplying Home Depot, Walmart, and Costco stores across 13 states from four distribution sites.
Today, Olson’s Greenhouse operates eight facilities—located in Santaquin, Salem, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona—and employs over 2,500 people, including 100 right here in Santaquin. Their local operation features 200 hoop houses and over 35 acres of growing space, along with a state-of-the-art seeding area that allows them to germinate and start plants on-site.
Olson’s Greenhouse has built its success on quality, sustainability, and community connection. The company strives to be eco-friendly and a good neighbor, continuously working to reduce environmental impact while beautifying our surroundings. Beyond their generous donations, Olson’s Greenhouse also invests in education—offering field trips for local elementary and FFA students, plant tours for university horticulture programs, and internship opportunities for students pursuing degrees in plant science and horticulture.
Santaquin City is deeply grateful for Olson’s Greenhouse and their continued partnership in making our city more vibrant and welcoming. Their dedication to growth—both in plants and in people—exemplifies the true spirit of community.
