Our Story
Imperial's Garden is a family owned and operated produce company located in Wapato, Washington since 1985. The Imperial’s began their farming journey in the Philippines growing rice and tobacco. In 1983, Mamerto and Antipolo Imperial immigrated to Wapato from Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur with four of their children, Melchor, Marcelo, Manuel, and Virginia. They began working on relatives' farms before starting their own farming business in 1985 with 40 acres of land. In 1990, Marlo joined the family business. After the passing of Mamerto and Antipolo, the siblings knew the importance of advancing the business to continue their parents' legacy.
Imperial’s Garden is located at 4817 Lateral A. Rd. Wapato, WA and the family farms around 1000 acres. They grow a large variety of produce, from asparagus in the early spring, corn in July, and squash/pumpkins in the fall, for the community and wholesale buyers.
Imperial’s Garden is located at 4817 Lateral A. Rd. Wapato, WA and the family farms around 1000 acres. They grow a large variety of produce, from asparagus in the early spring, corn in July, and squash/pumpkins in the fall, for the community and wholesale buyers.
Featured Stories
Imperials Garden: Success, Working Side by Side
By Glenda Tjarnberg (Yakima Herald-Republic)
The Imperial family of Wapato includes 10 siblings. Counting their in-laws and children they numbered about 100 people. Yet, the atmosphere of the family-owned and operated Imperials Garden is one of a close-knit group. Read more at the Yakima Herald.
By Glenda Tjarnberg (Yakima Herald-Republic)
The Imperial family of Wapato includes 10 siblings. Counting their in-laws and children they numbered about 100 people. Yet, the atmosphere of the family-owned and operated Imperials Garden is one of a close-knit group. Read more at the Yakima Herald.
Asparagus Crop: It's Early and It's Strong in Yakima Valley
By Mai Hoang (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Soaring temperatures are kicking off a surge of early asparagus Harvests. Read more at the Yakima Herald.
By Mai Hoang (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Soaring temperatures are kicking off a surge of early asparagus Harvests. Read more at the Yakima Herald.
Yakima Valley Farmer Plans Big for Tomatoes
By David Lester And Mai Hoang (Yakima Herald-Republic)
WAPATO - Workers move quickly up and down the rows, stretching twine between stakes here in an Imperial's Garden tomato field on a recent sunny morning. Read more at the Yakima Herald.
By David Lester And Mai Hoang (Yakima Herald-Republic)
WAPATO - Workers move quickly up and down the rows, stretching twine between stakes here in an Imperial's Garden tomato field on a recent sunny morning. Read more at the Yakima Herald.