Darvonda Nurseries began doing business in 1975, starting out as a 10,000 square foot glass greenhouse producing tropical indoor potted plants. In 1987, Byron Jansen, son of the owner Peter Jansen, began running the operation, focusing on indoor flowering plant production. In 1991, Byron and his wife Tamara took over complete control of the company upon the retirement of Peter Jansen. more... See more text