Meet the Team Behind Perennialville!
About the Growers
We are Steve and Caroline Pochedly of northeast Ohio. Thanks for stopping by Perennialville!
Steve comes from a true and classic farm family, owning an operating 500 acres for over 75 years. Located in Hiram, OH directly along the St. Lawrence River Continental Divide, our land is uniquely equipped for growing the best crops in the nation. What started as quite literally small potatoes quickly turned into a robust, large-scale operation supplying local grocers and roadside stands, ane becoming a renowned choice produce grower by major outlets across the state. The family has been in the business for now 4 generations!
Steve’s father opened the greenhouse business in the late 80’s, serving the community with affordable annuals and perennials. Following graduating from Kent State University, Steve has spent the last 12 years in Supply Chain & Operations roles, gaining vast experience in how to run large scale businesses.
Caroline and Steve married in the Fall of 2022 surrounded by pumpkins & cornstalks grown on the farm, of course. When not at the farm, Caroline is a Registered Nurse with a major local healthcare network in the Cleveland area.
When not at the farm or greenhouse, they enjoy traveling, exploring the great outdoors and especially America’s great National Parks, foraging, cooking, camping and of course being surrounded by the company of friends. Our land provides us some of the most unique opportunities to simply live and enjoy the peace and tranquility which sets in after the flurry of activity during the long days.
How did Perennialville Begin?
Perennialville started in close alignment with the pandemic shutdowns, leaning in to low-touch delivery solutions through e-commerce fulfillment, opening our first Etsy. Our plants’ quality immediately stood out, and our business has quickly blossomed into something special. We currently offer over 80 varieties and growing each year. Now, we also offer Fall and Spring planted flower bulbs.
Whether you are building out a sun-filled pollinator garden, shady woodland border, a cottage or rock garden, we’ve got you covered! From tall shrubby Shasta daisies and poppies to low growing ground covers, we offer plants hardy within various growing zones across North America. Our site here is still new, but eventually we will add the ability to purchase directly on here! Check out our Etsy page in the meantime to shop our current offerings.
Our intent as we build out our website is for create a space rich in resources, supporting growers of all scales to do just that. From insights, growing tips, troubleshooting, and application ideas, to videos, we are just getting started.
When we aren’t working during the growing season, we enjoy traveling, hiking, exploring, and fishing! Always finding creative ways to enjoy the land. We are avid Cleveland spots fans, though we haven’t made it to many games since our family has begun expanding!
What Does the Future Hold?
We’re incredibly excited to start building a home on the farm within the next year! This will open the door to many other opportunities. Our journey is just beginning and transparently, we aren’t certain where it will take us. As our family is growing, our ultimate hope is simply to raise a home built on the same values as the farm on which it sits. We cherish and toast the past while not shying away from challenges the future will bring us. Here’s to the generation who will come after us. Until then, buckle in, because it’s just about to get exciting!