Half-century of growing: Kuhlmann's Market Garden and Greenhouses seen as a benchmark for horticultural success

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My memories of Dietrich and Elizabeth (Liz) Kuhlmann, the founders of Kuhlmann's Market Garden and Greenhouses in Edmonton, date to 1980 when I started working as a greenhouse specialist for the provincial agriculture ministry. I showed up at the greenhouse and introduced myself. Dietrich recalls that I said, "I am from the government, and I am here to help you." He looked at me, from top down, and said: "so you want to help us ... and you are from the government." We now laugh when we talk about that first meeting! What started with a tour of this market garden and greenhouse operation - which included an introduction to his wife Elizabeth and their daughters Angela and Anita (and probably the family dog!) - has grown into a warm friendship. They treat me like family with each visit.