Andy Guidry was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He and his wife Susan, and their first child moved to McAllen in1973 to manage a large retail store. Throughout the yearsAndy attended the University of Houston and UTPA, pursuinga degree in business. Andy and Susie added two more childrento their family in 1975 and 1976.

Andy entered the gardening business almost by accident, Dr. Clifford Hobbs, an experienced horticulturist, approachedAndy and Alan LeClere, his father-in-law, about building a Garden Center on the large piece of property next to his retailstore. Realizing that McAllen had a great need for a full service Garden Center, they immediately began the plans to build one. In 1978, three families, Dr. and Mrs. Hobbs, Allan and Idella LaClereand Andy and Susan Guidry opened Valley Garden Center.

In the years to come the Hobbs and the LeCleres retired fromthe business and the Guidrys became partners with Will and JonKlement. A number of years later Valley Garden Center is theLargest full service garden center in South Texas, employingnearly 100 wonderful valley residents.

The expert knowledge and hard work of Will and Jon Klementhas been invaluable through the years. They have enabled us togrow into what we are today.

In 1998, Will Klement retired from the Center and Andy tookover the day to day business of the retail store.

Andy and Susie Guidry and Jon and Patty Klement are nowlooking forward to a long and fruitful partnership in Valley GardenCenter and we all look forward to serving everyone in the valleyfor years to come.