Top 7 Garden Nurseries in Nevada County

As the weather warms up, it's time to start thinking about your upcoming gardening season. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a new gardener, Nevada County offers a variety of nurseries for all your gardening needs. Here are the top 5 garden nurseries in Nevada County to help you get started:

1. Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply: Located in Grass Valley, Peaceful Valley offers a wide range of organic seeds, plants, and gardening supplies. They have everything from heirloom vegetables to fruit trees, tools, and composting supplies. They also offer classes and workshops on topics like soil health and composting.

2. New Life Nursery: Located in scenic Penn Valley, near Highway 20, and minutes away from Grass Valley. We provide quality plants to enhance & beautify your landscape. We have everything from ornamentals to edibles, from sunny to shady locations, and from tall to small! If you’re looking for something we don’t have in stock, we do the special ordering for the ‘onesie-twosie’ orders and larger orders for landscape contractors and designers.

3. WILDFLOWER NURSERY GARDEN & GIFT SHOPPE: This Penn Valley-based nursery has a hand-curated give shop with the best seasonal items and offers a wide range of ornamental plants, garden vegetables, fruit trees, Christmas trees, and gardening supplies. 

4. A to Z Supply April's Garden: Located in Grass Valley off Ridge Rd. From Spring color to Fall, the garden center is always fully stocked with color, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Come Thanksgiving, we have our beautiful Poinsettia Tree set up in the building, along with cutting Christmas trees and live wreaths for your holidays. We take special orders for plants and will custom-make planters for special occasions. We stay true to our roots by staying organic, from Canning to gardening to pest control and feeding. We do it all in April's garden at A to Z Supply.

5. Weiss Brothers Nursery: Located in Grass Valley, Ca. Your local full-service nursery in Grass Valley.  They are a full-line nursery that has been around since 1974. Their Nursery features a beautiful natural rock waterfall with lots of shade area for your shopping comfort. We carry a full line of all landscape trees, shrubs, and bedding plants for all seasons. We have the largest packaged seed selection in the area, we have Lake Valley seed co, Burpee seeds, and Botanical Interests seed co, which is certified organic.

6. Kurt's Garden: Located in Grass Valley, Ca. What started as a passion for plants and trees has bloomed into a full-fledged Retail Nursery and Landscaping Company serving Northern California and beyond. Our local roots keep us grounded and community-focused. We’re proud to provide quality plants and products and the highest level of customer service you’ve come to expect from a local business. Stop by to enjoy the beauty of nature and come away with unique additions to your own unique gardening spaces.

7. HEX Botanicals: Although not an outdoor gardening nursery, I wanted to mention this wonderful store because it's my go-to spot for all of my indoor house plants and unique gifts for clients and friends. HEX is a botanical-inspired collection of curated goods, gifts, and wears. A plant lovers' paradise, offering a wide selection of unique and exotic indoor houseplants, plant-based wellness products, plant care, apothecary goods, natural body care lines, artisan handcrafted items, gifts, decor, and more!

No matter where you choose to shop for your gardening needs, there are a few things to keep in mind as you plan your garden. Consider the amount of sunlight your garden gets, as well as the soil type and drainage. Think about what you want to grow, and how much time and effort you're willing to put into your garden.

Ultimately, gardening is about more than just growing plants – it's a lifestyle. It's about connecting with nature, getting your hands dirty, and enjoying the fruits of your labor. So don't be afraid to experiment with new plants and techniques, and most importantly, have fun!