Established in 1945 as a road side plant stand, Shore Acres Plant Farm was started near Bellingrath Gardens and Home by Oliver Washington II, the owner’s grandfather. In 1978, Oliver Washington III, also known as “Big Ollie” incorporated Shore Acres Plant Farm and expanded sales to regional retail stores. Since that time, Shore Acres Plant Farm Inc. has grown to service many areas of the Southeast including Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.