Milmont Greenhouses and Garden Center was founded by Willis and Salina Miller in Stuarts Draft in 1973. Their business began humbly as two small greenhouses used for growing vine-ripened tomatoes. During the early years, Willis continued his employment as a full-time electrician while Salina took care of the greenhouses. Eventually, they began growing flowering plants and, in 1984, Willis transitioned to his greenhouses full time.