Our Story
A Business Founded In 1965
In 1965, Robert (Bob) Logan, Sr. was full of determination to start his own business. His idea was to put vending machines that dispensed worms around a local lake to make fishing a convenient pastime. Listening to his wife’s advice, a railroad salvage business was begun instead. A few years later, Bob began selling bedding plants and other garden related products, and Logan’s began to blossom. It would soon be a well-known and well-loved local garden center and plant nursery.
35 Years At Seaboard
In 1983, Robert Logan, Jr. assumed leadership of Logan’s. With his love of retail business, Robert continued to grow the family trade. Seeing the need to expand a few years later, Robert and his wife, Julie, purchased the Bagwell Seaboard Railroad Station in downtown Raleigh, where Logan’s garden center relocated in 1991. This new location provided space to add a gift department and a wide variety of household and gardening items. The depot diner was renovated and became Seaboard Café, a popular lunch spot where one can relax and enjoy the ambiance of good food and outdoor dining. Logan’s has been recognized by the City of Raleigh, the State of North Carolina, and various historic associations for the adaptive re-use of the Historic Seaboard Railroad Station.
2015 brought on the third generation as Joshua Logan took over from his father. Today, working alongside his parents, Joshua continues to grow and transition the company into a cutting-edge retail experience. Their shared commitment to their community and drive to provide a genuine and one-of-a-kind shopping experience is a staple of the Logan’s family tradition.
Returning To Our Roots At The Farmer's Market
In mid-October 2024, the team broke ground to begin significant improvements to the existing garden center facilities. A complete greenhouse renovation overhaul, improvements to the outdoor nursery area, and updates to the main building took place.
February 28th marked the final day at Seaboard Station and the team worked around the clock to have the doors open March 8th at what is now Logan's new home. Located at the State Farmer's Market once again, we are thrilled to step into this full-circle moment and we cannot wait to welcome you to our new home!
