Greenhouse
Cats

August 17-24

Enter our drawing for this handsome Campania statue!

In honor of our three black cats (Winston, ZZ, and Ladybug Pemberton) and National Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17,

we're raising funds for the

Lexington Humane Society!

Winston

Ladybug

Friendly sales associate

Stop by Pemberton's this week, and for every $10 that you donate to the Lexington Humane Society, you can enter our drawing for this Campania "Cat On Pumpkin" statue (perfect fall/Halloween decor), valued at $140. It's 45 pounds of cast stone, and 10.5" L x 10.75" W x 17.5" H.

For donations, cash and checks only, please.

Black cat ZZ Pemberton in the arms of a Pemberton's Greenhouses team member

Betsy holding ZZ

Cats & Pemberton's

As long as Pemberton's has been in business, cats have been part of the family, so we thought you might like to put names with the furry faces of our friendly, feline sales associates when you're shopping with us.

Meet most of our feline family members

All rescued, all spayed or neutered, all well-fed, and all loved

Click on their photos to learn more about each

Mr ZZ Pemberton is usually stationed near the front door or cash registers to greet customers and receive the most attention.

Mittens

The newest member of our "Friendly Sales Associate" feline team is Mittens. If you shop in the perennials or natives, you will likely hear her talking to you. Mittens is known for her pretty tabby coat and flashy white chest and paws, and by her striking, green eyes. She's still a little bit shy, so you might not get to pet her, but she'll enjoy having you speak to her.

Ghost

Mr. Ghost Pemberton has lived here as long as anyone can remember, and yet he is still feral. He looks like he's been through the wars, which he has over the years. You'll probably only catch a glimpse of him in early mornings around our greenhouse #3 when he comes in to visit the breakfast buffet, and then disappears like a ghost until the next morning.

Marbella

Sweet, feminine Miss Marbella Pemberton's territory is primarily the new greenhouses and the bolsa on the hill. She can be identified by her pretty, dilute calico coat and an old injury to the pupil of one of her eyes. If you see her, she would love for you to spend time with her.

Winston

Mr Winston Pemberton can be distinguished from the other black cats by his short tail. His name, Winston, comes from the fact that his tail is the size and shape of Winston Churchill's cigars (he's also shaped a bit like Mr. Churchill). He is very friendly and also loves attention. Usually napping.

Trouble

Ms Trouble Pemberton (also called "Sweetie) loves to be petted, but only for a very short time and only on her terms. We suggest no more than 3 pats on the head.

Ladybug

Miss Ladybug Pemberton (also called "Lovebug" is the newest of the black cats. She's smaller than ZZ and Winston, and she likes to hang out around the "lean-to" near the ferns, then jump out and ask you to play.

Marigold

Ms Marigold Pemberton can usually be found in a cardboard box, somewhere near the first cash register, or napping in greenhouse #1 in the cactus and succulents. She also loves attention!

etc, etc, etc.

(A few additional strays & ferals occasionally drop-in for snacks)

We carry plenty of cat-friendly plants,
including cat favorites (like catnip, cat grass, and several varieties
of catmint) for your cats, and cute cat statues for your garden

Marigold

We are proud supporters of the
Lexington Humane Society
and the
Itty Bitty Kitten Rescue
as well as several other local animal charities

Lexington Humane Society

Itty Bitty Kitten Rescue

Greenhouse Cats