Our Roots

The roots of Willow Creek Nurseries stretch back to 1990 as a trusted growing operation. Uncle Joe and Aunt Carla Carter officially launched the business in 2016, building on that foundation of quality and care. Now, as Joe and Carla enjoy a well-deserved retirement, Kim and Joe are honored to carry their work—and their tradition of excellence—forward.

Our long-standing, dedicated staff brings decades of experience to cultivating and caring for our plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees. This enables us to deliver the same high-quality, resilient nursery stock that our customers have always relied on.

We specialize in robust landscape plants, offering a wide selection of varieties that are zone-hardy, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly—everything you and your customers need for a truly beautiful and enduring landscape.

Our Team

  • We believe in treating our employees, customers, and suppliers with dignity and respect.

  • Seamless Transition: We will be utilizing the same order management and accounting software while adopting a team approach to Sales and Customer Service. Joe is responsible for account management and Kim will oversee orders and logistics.

  • Owner Joe Petzak smiles among the container beds at Willow Creek Container Nursery.

    Joe Petzak

    Owner / General Manager

  • Co-owner Kim Wilkerson smiles in front of blooming container plants in the heart of the Treasure Valley.

    Kim Wilkerson

    Owner / Office Manager

  • Fernando Jr smiles while growing new container plants for our nursery in Middleton, Idaho.

    Fernando Jr.

    Production Control / Sales

  • Max

    Production Supervisor

  • Max stands proudly among rows of varied container shrubs.

    Chris

    Grower