Favorite Nurseries?
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Comments (18)littlejo- I'm glad to hear you had no problems with eBay. In my experience, most of the sellers on eBay are not nursery folks, but simply people who have some bamboo out in the back 40 and want to make money off of it. They often don't know how to dig and stabilize it, and I've known plenty of people who got rhizomes only, or got a topped culm with dirt removed from the rhizome to save on shipping. Frequently, these plants are so abused that they die after receipt. I'm not saying all sellers on eBay are like that, but buyer beware......See MoreFavorite Nurseries?
Comments (1)Gardino's has great plants and fabulous service! Joni from SRQ Hoyas is great too....although she has been out of stock of quite a few things lately. I like the HomeDepot and Lowe's hoyas as well...it's nice to have a full basket of a beautiful leafed hoya......See MoreFavorite nurseries in St. Louis?
Comments (7)I guess it depends on what types of plants you are looking to purchase. I have an extensive perennial garden and am always searching for new plant varieties and cultivars to add to my garden. Gilberg's was my go to nursery, however they closed last year. Then I found Sugar Creek Gardens in Kirkwood off Manchester road and I have been very pleased with the selections & variety of plants they offer. Staff is friendly and helpful (and I'll point out that I drive from St. Peters to visit them). I also use many native plants in the garden and buy a majority from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery just south of Jefferson City. They do take orders and bring your plants to the Kirkwood Farmers market for pick up on Saturdays in April, May and September. They do have a web site, but I think I am only able to attach one link per post. So - wwwdotmowildflowersdotnet/ - remove the "dot" and place in "." to see their web site. Several other nurseries I visit over the growing season, but these are the main two where I purchase plants. Here is a link that might be useful: Sugar Creek Gardens...See Morefavorite nurseries
Comments (30)Willard Bay makes a great field trip but I like to dash off somewhere closer on a whim & since I'm in Salt Lake I'm dashing to: Empire Gardens (Wholesale & retail, easiest way to find it is to head north on 700 East and around 3600 South look for a tiny street marked "Empire" on your right.) Bring a checkbook & look for Ruth. Knock on the door if you can't find anyone. Great for gallon pots of drought resistant perennials, shrubs, trees, whatever. When folks stop by in the fall to ask where I'm getting such great plant material, this is generally where I've been. Family relationship with Millcreek Gardens. Millcreek Gardens (around 36OO S on 900 E) This is where I get my cocoa hulls for mulch. (Ask for discounts on multiple bags and soon your garden will smell like chocolate too!) Cactus & Tropicals (corner of 2000 E & 2700 S) I go here year round due to frequent tempting orchid deliveries. Lots more than the name suggests. Friendly knowledgeable staff, many with a sense of humor which I appreciate during gardening challenges. not a nursery per se, but fun for gardeners: Farmers Market (8am Saturday at Pioneer Park) Consider the lilies near Borski Farms & Caputo's on north side of market, heading east. Empire Gardens has a sampling of plants further west on that north side walkway. Lilies, houseplants, trellises & more around the market. I purchased stone and metal garden garden benches from a local artist here, great finds for gardeners throughout the market. Organic farmers happy to talk shop, specialty growers of perennials & houseplants, artists who will handcraft something fabulous for your garden. Plenty of great food, fiddles, and organic coffee to keep up your strength while seeing and being seen. Great stop for newcomers to Salt Lake as well, you'll see a lot of Salt Lake at once!...See Morelmw845
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