Family, friends, and officials gathered at Jake’s Greenhouse and Ice Cream, 210 Genesee St., Canastota, to celebrate the business’s opening day on April 30. 2021

Officials in attendance included City of Oneida Supervisor Joseph Ostrander, Town of Lenox Supervisor Rocky DiVeronica, Town of Lincoln Councilor Doug Holdrige, Town of Lenox Boardmember Richard Wimmer, Wampsville Mayor Jerry Seymour, Town of Lenox Judge Peter Finocchiaro, and Madison County Administrator Mark Scimone.

At just 20 years old and two years after graduating Canastota High School in 2019, Jacob is proud to own his own business; doing so is a goal he’s had for a long time, he said. When the opportunity arose to create something new out of the property that had been vacant for a year’s time, he knew he had to take it.

Being a dedicated hard worker helped Jacob reach his goals, many say. He additionally has experience having worked in landscaping and on a farm. This is his first business venture, but he’s excited to get to work and meet customer’s needs.

The greenhouse is open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, it’s open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ice cream portion is open 12 p.m.-9 p.m. every day.

The ice cream menu includes a selection of various Perry’s Ice Cream flavors, along with specialty sundaes, flurries, milkshakes, floats, and more.

The greenhouse is stocked with annuals, perennials, trees, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, and shrubs. Out back there’s bulk mulch, top soil, and stone for sale.

To contact Jake’s Greenhouse and Ice Cream, call (315) 280-0340.