Nygaard Nursery began with a simple vision and a lot of hard work.

What started in Luke and Jenna Nygaard’s backyard eventually grew into operating out of a mall parking lot. As demand increased, so did their need for a permanent location that could support the future of the business.

They weren’t looking for just any property. They needed room for greenhouses, shrubs, trees, and future expansion. Most importantly, they wanted a place they could call home for years to come.

“Much like we talk about the right plant in the right place, we needed the right home for what we were trying to build.”

The search began with a simple cold call.

After reaching out about a property north of Moorhead, the Nygaards connected with Goldmark Commercial and began what would become a three-year search for the perfect location.

Finding a property for a nursery proved to be very different from a typical commercial real estate search. They weren’t looking for an office or retail storefront. They needed acreage, the right layout, room to grow, and a property that could support their long-term vision.

Rather than trying to fit their business into the closest available option, Goldmark focused on understanding exactly what they needed.

For three years, Goldmark Commercial worked alongside Luke and Jenna Nygaard, evaluating properties, answering questions, and navigating every step of the process.

Throughout the search, the team remained committed to finding the right fit instead of the fastest solution.

“They really took the time to understand what we needed and helped us find a property that fit a unique business.”

The relationship extended well beyond showing properties.

With expertise in both commercial real estate and finance, their broker helped prepare the Nygaards for every stage of the transaction, offering guidance they may not have considered on their own.

“He was always one step ahead and knew avenues we didn’t even think about.”

Even as deadlines approached and questions became more frequent, the Goldmark team remained responsive and reassuring.

Today, Nygaard Nursery has found its forever home just north of Moorhead.

The new property provides the space needed to expand inventory, add greenhouses, grow more trees and shrubs, and continue serving customers for years to come.

More importantly, it gives Luke and Jenna the opportunity to create something bigger than a nursery.

Their vision is to build a destination where visitors can slow down, enjoy the landscape, and experience a space designed for the entire community.

“I finally get to create something that I feel will be a gift for the entire community.”

Looking back, the Nygaards say Goldmark Commercial never treated them like another transaction.

For three years, they remained patient, answered countless questions, and stayed focused on finding the property that truly fit their business.

That commitment gave the Nygaards confidence throughout what could have been an overwhelming process.