User:Merrilllester

My name is Merrill Johnson. I was born in Delta, Utah, where I spent the all first nineteen years of my life. I attended Brigham Young University for one year and then served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. After the mission I returned to BYU where I met Carol Peay. We were married a little over a year later. I graduated and taught school for the next thirty years. I retired and we started a nursery business in Holden, Utah, growing annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and native plants

Great Basin Natives is family owned and operated business serving the public since 1994. Our operation is growing and we are continually seeking new plants for sustainable and drought-tolerant landscaping. At Great Basin Natives, we don't just grow plants; we love them and the inspiration they bring to our landscapes and lives. We are located in Holden, a rural Utah town of about 500 people. Holden is 120 miles south of Salt Lake City and 120 miles north of Cedar City on Interstate 15. For those traveling east or west, U.S. 50 goes through Holden. We are open year round ten to six, but during the winter months there may be some days that we will be gone. The best months for visiting are April through June. If you are traveling a great distance and want special assistance with native plants, please contact us ahead of time to ensure we have a knowledgeable person on hand. We are closed on Sundays and on Holidays.

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