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PGC's Guide to Local Nurseries and Places to Visit for Garden Inspiration.
The purpose of this guide is to inform our members of the variety of options they have when selecting a nursery or other vendor. If you have a recommendation, please include the vendor's name, address, telephone number, website, and brief description. Please send it to admin@placervillegardenclub.club.
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EL DORADO COUNTY
Nurseries
The Golden Gecko Garden Center
4665 Marshall Rd., Corner of Marshall and Black Oak Mine Rd.,
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 333-2394
A small garden center and apiary that carries organic fertilizers, sprays, naturally grown plants, and vegetables and fruits for sale. Their plants are suited for foothill and mountain gardening and their online store ships throughout the United States and its' territories.
El Dorado Nursery & Garden Inc.
3931 Durock Rd. # C,
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 676-6555
A full service garden center: trees, shrubs, perennials. and bedding plants for all seasons.
The Meadow
A&A Road, 7510 Green Valley Rd., #5305
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 377-5877
www.themeadowinplacerville.com
Offering plants, seeds, garden tools, birds, bees and butterfly supplies, and garden art.
Garden Valley Roses
3050 Log Camp Rd.
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 333-1332
Garden Decor
Under The Arbor
4120 Sunset Lane 289 Placerville Dr,
Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Placerville, CA. 95667
(530) 677-0100 (530) 303-3908
Under The Arbor is conveniently located off Hwy. 50. With a total indoor and outdoor space of over 17,000 square feet, they are a shopping destination filled with thousands of unique pieces for your home and garden.”
French Quarter Home & Garden
6200 Pleasant Valley Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95667
Vintage European sculpture, bric-a-brac, and ironwork to enhance your garden or landscape. The French Quarter offers old world architectural salvage, garden containers, and rustic furniture.
Mud Springs Trading Post
6111 Pleasant Valley Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95667
(916) 203-5626
Huge selection of antiques and rustic garden decor, yard art, fountains, statuary, patio sets, planters, and more, much more.
Pottery World
1006 White Rock Rd.,
El Dorado Hills, CA 95677
(916) 358-8788
potteryworld.com/el-dorado-hills-2/
Large selection of pottery, decor, garden furniture, and more.
Gardens
It's About Flowers
Master Gardener and Placerville Garden Club's own Linda Fuller, shares her gardening tips and secrets, gardens and nurseries to visit, and more on her website at It's About Flowers.
High Sierra Iris and Wedding Gardens
3170 Hassler Rd,
Camino, Ca
( 530)642-1222
High Sierra Iris and Wedding Gardens is a family-owned farm featuring a hillside of irises, commercial Christmas trees and offers a beautiful wedding venue, owned by Mike and Nancy Visman.
Bluebird Haven Iris
6940 Fairplay Rd.
Somerset, Ca
(530) 620-5017
www.bluebirdhavenirisgarden.com
Bluebird Haven Iris Garden is a Victorian show garden in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. An acre of landscaped iris, daffodils, wildflowers, and a variety of shrubs and trees are surrounded by acres of row-cultivated iris. During the bloom season, over 100,000 iris will be displaying.
AMADOR COUNTY
Nurseries
Amador Flower Farm
22001 Shenandoah School Rd.
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6660
Amador Flower Farm offers a delightful selection of more than 1,000 Daylilies through our online store. We ship bare-root plants throughout the United States and beyond! (bare root and shipping information HERE). More than 1200 potted Day lily varieties are available all year at the Amador Flower Farm itself, which is nestled in California's beautiful Shenandoah Valley amongst world-renowned wineries and historic gold-mining towns, only an hour from Sacramento.
Ridge Road Nursery
18815 Ridge Rd.
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7210
Shop year-round for great garden selections, bare root fruit and nut trees, garden products and accessories, statuary, planting pots, lawn and soil needs, landscape trees and shrubs, grasses, cactus, perennials and annuals
Decor
Antique Gardener
80 Main St.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 267-5551
www.facebook.com/theantiquegardener
The Antique Gardener offers a blend of antique, vintage, and new for your home and garden. Picnic in the garden with friends or sign-up for a class. Stop in often to see our ever-changing displays and great new finds!
CALAVERAS COUNTY
Nurseries
Ridge Road Garden Center
18815 Ridge Rd.
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7210
Shop year-round for great garden selections, bare-root fruit, and nut trees, garden products and accessories, landscape trees and shrubs, perennial and annual plants to bring structure, color, and beauty to your gardens.
Rising Sun Nursery & Gift Shop
3577 W. Hwy 12
Burson, CA 95225
(209) 772-3451
The wholesale nursery was started in 1989, in the Jenny Lind area, and selling to local retail nurseries here and in the Bay Area. We saw a need and opened the retail nursery that started in March of 1997. In 2002 we relocated to our present spot. The property has a total of 9 acres which we are slowly developing. At present, the wholesale nursery is now the growing grounds for the retail nursery.
Hilltop Market
1453 CA-49
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-4945
www.facebook.com/pages/Zimmermans-Hilltop-Market/513937362041517
PLACER COUNTY
Nurseries
High Hand Nursery
3750 Taylor Rd
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2065
The Home of High-Hand Nursery, High-Hand Cafe, and the Historical Fruit Shed.
Bushnell Gardens Nursery
5255 Douglas Blvd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4199
Bushnell Gardens Nursery is a second-generation, family-owned business that began on its current site in Granite Bay, California. Our retail nursery includes over 2 acres of inspiring plant displays and products grouped in purposeful vignettes to demonstrate companion plantings and provide solutions to other common gardening issues. Additionally, our home and gift shop boasts over 5,000 square feet of unique, seasonal presentations, gifts, home furnishings, and patio décor.
Through Bushnell Gardens Nursery and Landscapes services, we create outdoor living spaces by uniting architecture, horticulture, and landscape design. From single container gardens to multi-acre estates, we focus on a high commitment to your garden. Our team of professionals offers expert advice and services to ensure that your garden thrives and that you are successful in your gardening endeavors!
Flower Farm Nursery and Gifts
9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-5650
Stroll through the beautiful demonstration gardens and see our selection of unusual perennials and succulents. Our plants are bee-friendly, butterfly-attracting, and water-wise. A selection of deer-resistant plants is also available. Choose from our selection of heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and more, or start your own with our non-GMO seeds.
Golden Pond Water Plants
3275 Sierra College Blvd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916)652-5459
We are an aquatic plant and pond nursery open to the general public and offering a wide selection of water flowers, freshwater aquatic plants, and floating plants for ponds. We’re here to help you create a great looking aquatic garden in your own yard. We offer personal service and knowledgeable help for all your questions about water plants. We can help you find the correct filtration plants to keep your pond clean and beautiful all year long. We are one of the only aquatic nurseries offering extensive numbers of pond plants for sale in Northern California.”
Horton Iris Garden
7440 King Rd.
Loomis, CA
916-652-4351
Located 20 miles from Sacramento, you will experience a peaceful country visit to our iris farm that includes about 1,200 varieties of irises to see in bloom and purchase. Order irises during your visit to the farm and pick up your order in August. Shipping is also available for a fee. We also have potted iris plants of many varieties for immediate purchase.
Decor
Pottery World
4419 Granite Drive
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-8080
Large selection of pottery, decor, garden furniture, and more.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Nurseries
Green Acres Nursery & Supply
205 Serpa Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 358-9099
Note: Also located in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights and Rocklin
Green Acres offers a large variety of plants, flowers, trees, bushes, and everything else you might need to fill out your garden, be it big or small. Garden and patio furniture, potting benches, garden tools, and more.
Talini’s Nursery and Garden Center
5601 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, California 95819
(916) 451-8150
Everything you need to create a flourishing garden. The center was established in 1976 by Italian immigrant and trained horticulturist, Pietro Talini. Today, his son, Lou Talini oversees the nursery, which sits atop nearly an acre of land in the heart of East Sacramento. This full-service retail garden center offers a variety of plants and flowers, seeds, bulbs, fertilizers, chicken coops, pottery, trees, succulents, books, tools, gardening supplies, and much more.
Fair Oaks Blvd. Nursery
4681 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 483-1830
Not your garden variety garden center. An excellent local option for all things garden. We boast a wide selection of plants, garden supplies, yard art, pottery, fountains, home decor items, and gifts. Whatever you need to make your garden or outdoor space complete, Fair Oaks Boulevard Nursery can help you make it happen!
Fannies Iris Garden
8884 Saddlehorn Ct.
Elk Grove, CA
(916) 688-5262
Offering Tall Bearded Irises from renowned Hybridizers. More than 550 different named Irises, including many Rebloomers and/or Space Age. Open Weekends April through May, or by appointment. Visit the farm and pick up your order in August. Shipping is also available for a fee. We also have potted iris plants of many varieties for immediate purchase.
Big Oak Nursery
10071 Grant Line Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-1180
Big Oak Nursery offers a large assortment of locally grown annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and fruit trees. We carry a variety of sizes, from 4” to 15 gallons. We grow quality plants at an affordable price.”
The Plant Foundry
3500 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 917-5787
This is a fun destination nursery for people who love edible and ornamental plants, artisan goods, organic gardening, quality tools, supplies and gifts. We want our customers to feel welcome, relaxed and inspired.
Specialty Garden Stores
The Secret Garden
8450 West Stockton Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 682-6839
Welcome to The Secret Garden. Come browse our beautiful grounds to see our extensive succulent selection and our broad range of decorative iron, pottery, plants, and garden statuary. Our indoor showrooms offer hundreds of unique gift ideas for yourself or someone special on your gift list. You are sure to find just what you are looking for and you'll understand why we are "So Much More Than A Garden Store"!”
Public Land Store
2598 21st St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 942-9720
Public Land is a retail and gallery space located in Sacramento, California. We offer an eclectic assortment of unusual cacti and succulents, along with goods, collectibles, and original art from a wide range of artists who use various mediums to explore and re-imagine the ways we experience, interact and perceive our natural environment. We want to facilitate a space that celebrates and also encourages positive engagement with the natural world.
Maruyama Bonsai Nursery
1423 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 421-6888
https://maruyamabonsainursery.wordpress.com
Maruyama Bonsai Nursery is a Northern California retail nursery selling bonsai, pre-bonsai, accent plants, and bonsai supplies including tools, pots, soil, and more. Contact us for the following services: Online sales, classes, workshops and demonstrations, Bench space rental.
Page’s Fountains and Water Gardens
5331 Kohler Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 331-7205
We sell hundreds of beautiful waterfalls, fountains, birdbaths, and accessories to add that tranquil touch to your home or business. So if you’re looking for decorative perfection and the best prices in Northern California come to love and listen to the soothing sounds of our incredible inventory.
Gardens
UC Davis Arboretum and Gardens
Valley Oak Cottage
448 La Rue Road
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-4880
YOLO & SOLANO COUNTIES
Nurseries
Redwood Barn Nursery
1607 Fifth Street (between Pole Line Rd. and 'L' St.)
Davis, CA
(530) 758-2276
Residents of Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento consider Redwood Barn Nursery Inc. a neighborhood staple. In fact, this family-owned, independent retail nursery has been serving the community since 1981. Check out their wonderful selection of plants, flowers, and gardening supplies — all within and surrounding this iconic red barn in the heart of Davis.
Lemuria Nursery
7820 Serpa Lane
Dixon CA 95620
(707)678-4481
Lemuria Nursery is the largest wholesale grower of plants, in Solano County open to the public. Nursery owners and operators since 1939, the Fink family moved the operation to Dixon in 1999. Peter and Erik Fink, grandsons of the original owners of Lemuria Nursery in Richmond, CA, bring with them three generations of knowledge in the green industry. At the present location in Dixon, Lemuria Nursery will continue to grow and now uses five+ acres for the growing of landscape Fruit Trees, Shade Trees, Roses, Shrubs, Perennials, Daylilies, Ornamental Grasses, Vines, and Succulents. By keeping up with the current trends, we continue to diversify our plant list.
Not only do we grow exciting new cultivars of plants, but also the old reliables that have withstood the changing times of our marketplace. In addition, most of the plants that are grown here at the nursery come from material collected locally and are already adapted to the area. Because of our contacts in the industry, it is possible for us to special order items that are not in our catalog. We pride ourselves on the ability to put together complete orders even though some of the plants may be hard to find. Also, we offer a flexible delivery schedule. Our truck runs Monday through Friday for local deliveries. As a wholesale grower, we ensure that our prices are competitive. The next time you are pricing a plant list, e-mail or fax a copy to us. We guarantee you will be satisfied with the results.