Kruse Farm Supply and Garden Center is a locally owned, 2nd generation, family-owned business located at 19904 Co. Rd. 6 in Bristol, Indiana 46507.

Steve Kruse bought out his partner in 2005 to become sole owner of Kruse Farm Center & Garden Supply. They had bought the business from Steve's father, Owen, when he retired in 1985. Steve's Mom, Harriet, spends her winters in Arizona, but is always on hand for the summer season and the April Open House.

A graduate of Elkhart High School, Steve attended Davenport Business College in Grand Rapids and is certified as an Advanced Master Gardener by Purdue University. Raised in Bristol, he has spent his life around farms, farm animals and plants. He is your resource to answer questions about plants, flowers, lawn programs, grass seed, vegetables and the greenhouse or to request special Season services, like leaf raking, yard cleanup, wood delivery or snowplowing.

During the months of March through October, he has a five minute spot on Fox 28 News Morning TV Show at 7:45am. He offers seasonal lawn and garden tips.
This week's topic: Soil Builder Recipe.

A native of Bristol, Steve can be found at his usual place behind the front counter dispensing advice and offering assistance to the many friends who are his customers. He is often called upon to provide content on gardening programs on local radio and television, and he is available for a limited amount of speaking engagements during the non-busy season on a variety of lawn and garden subjects. Contact Steve for details at 574-848-4151.

Jen Robertson is the office manager/bookkeeper and also assists customers. She manages the popular Bargain Barn next to the store. From Bristol, she enjoys helping the customers to find products and supplies they need.
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Don Sekora is our friend and local vegetable expert who helps out customers planning their spring gardens. During the busy seasons, a number of friends and relatives pitch in to take care of the crowds who come to the Spring Open House and assist with the other chores where extra help is needed like helping customers to load their bulk purchases.

Chancey Kretschmer is Steve's stepson who manages our lawn care service and provides our busy customers with the year-round assistance with yard and garden chores, like spring and fall cleanup, fertilizing programs, and snowplowing.
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Deb Lytell is the Greenhouse Manager and Plant Expert for Kruse. If it grows in the soil from seeds or plants, from container to garden or yard, Deb can tell you what grows where and why and answer your questions. A Bristol girl, Deb knows the climate and the weather patterns to help you get the advice you need.
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Ruger Kruse is Steve's Yellow Lab and the mascot at the store. He is an expert on the many varieties of dog food available at Kruse's, as well as a treat specialist and chew toy tester.

Harriet Kruse is Steve's Mom and loves to greet old friends at the yearly April Open House.

Our Customers are an valued part of our business team at Kruse Farm Supply. They tell us what is important to them and what products they need. The support of our customers over the years is much appreciated.