In addition to owner operated space, Bell has established a network of Associate Growers on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Southern Maryland. Network space includes an additional 40 acres of production, bringing Bell's total production to nearly 75 acres under cover, along with substantial field production.

Bell was profiled as the cover story  in 2003 in Smart CEO magazine and again in July 2005.  In December 2001, Bell Nursery was chosen as "Grower of the Year" in Greenhouse Grower Magazine. In August 2000, Bell Nursery was recognized by Greenhouse Grower Magazine for positive leadership & for "Impacting an Industry".  Bell activities were also highlighted in the area of employee relations by Greenhouse Business Magazine.  Bell enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry, amongst peers and customers alike.

The partners each understand and promote to employees that "We're only as good as our last delivery". Gary believes that "If we treat each delivery opportunity as though it's our first and last chance with that particular customer, we will always be successful". Discipline at shipping time is critical. Plant material must be at the proper stage of development prior to shipping. During peak times, this shipping discipline can make the difference in an operator with a fantastic reputation, or one that offers "hit or miss" plant material.

Since 1994 Bell's business has grown primarily by working closely with the Home Depot.  Beginning in Maryland and expanding into Virginia, W. Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania.  Most recently, Bell has acquired a majority interest in Ulery Greenhouse Company in Springfield, OH.  Bell will become the primary supplier for all Home Depot locations in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton Ohio.  Through existing Ulery relationships Bell will begin to serve new customers such as Wal-mart & Costco.

Bell Nursery is an active member of the following organizations: Landscape Contractors Association (LCA), Professional Landcare Network, American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA), Maryland Greenhouse Growers Assn., Society of American Florists (SAF), and the Florida Nursery and Landscape Association (FNLA). Gary is a past president, and  has served many years on the Board of Directors of the LCA as well as ALCA, and is Past-Chairman of Plants for Clean Air Council. He served on the Legislative Affairs Committee of ANLA, and was a trustee to the Horticultural Research Institute. Gary has also served on the Business and Economic Trends Committee of SAF.  He was recently named by Maryland's Governor to serve on the State Water Resource Advisory Committee.  Gary also had an opportunity to share his thoughts on stage to discuss the strengthening of the economy with President Bush.

Tom Wheeler (Head Grower/Range Grower) Tom came to Bell in January 2000. He has worked in the industry for over 20 years and has 15 years experience as a Head Grower. Tom is a 1986 Graduate of University of Maryland with a B.S. in General Agriculture.  According to Mike, "Tom has got to be one of the most gifted growers we've ever seen in a greenhouse.  He has a "hands on" mentality that serves us very well."  Tom is responsible for the overall quality of Bell production, and provides "hands on" instruction for Network Growers.

Kevin Titherington (Production and Shipping Manager) Kevin has been with Bell since 1991, and has over 15 years nursery experience. He has done almost everything in the nursery from growing, pesticide application, to shipping and taking orders. Kevin has a B.A. in Horticulture. His hard work ethic and flexibility are prime examples of all Bell employees. Quality control and efficient shipping are Kevin's top priorities.

Cathy Hurley (Administrative Services Manager) Cathy came to Bell Nursery in 1995 after graduating from Salisbury State University with a B.S. in Geography. Her many tasks at Bell include processing orders, invoicing, computer projects, travel planning, meeting planning, Home Depot and customer relations, LAN support, design and maintenance of this web site, technical advisor for our merchandising website, bellimpact.com, as well as a broad range office duties. She has been working in the nursery field since 1986.

Paul Chisholm (Director of Merchandising) Paul has been in the horticultural industry since 1984, first as a buyer/re-wholesaler of interior tropical foliage. He has been with Bell since February of 1998 as an in store merchandiser, and is responsible for keeping Bell Nursery's product displayed properly at retailers we supply. Paul has oversight responsibilities for 200 (fall) to 550 (spring) merchandisers that work from Philadelphia to Fredericksburg, VA.  He is responsible for all organizational and operational aspects of Bell's in-store service.

Rafael Arroyo (Assistant Grower - Burtonsville)  Rafael began working in the agricultural field in 1986 in Houston, TX for a large commercial nursery.  In 1989 he moved to the Washington DC area and was hired by Bell.  Rafael now oversees  5 acres of covered production and 15 acres of outside production for Bell.  He enjoys all aspects of growing plants, and takes pride in producing a top quality crop.

 Andy Meyer (Scout) Andy started in the nursery business in 1970 at Ashton Nurseries in Ashton, MD and was its' general manager. In 1987 Andy was hired as full time grower at American Plant Food and was responsible for growing a full line of perennials and bedding plants for retail sales. Andy came to Bell Nursery in 1996, as assistant grower and oversees crop production of bedding plants and perennials. Andy relocated to the Salisbury, MD area to manage Bell's network grower production on Maryland's Eastern Shore.