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Rancho Soledad Nursery, San Diego County
Anderson’s La Costa Nursery/
Andersons’s La Costa Nursery is located in Encinitas. This 50 year old nursery has it all: annuals and perennials, fruits and vegetables, trees, shrubs, succulents, house and water plants. They specialize in drought tolerant plants and orchids. Large selection of garden supplies. Garden design services are offered.
400 La Costa Ave, Encinitas Ca 92029
Telephone: 760 753‑4336 / Hours: 8-5pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa
Paid Delivery
Barrels and Branches /
Barrels and Branches is situated on an acre of land in Encinitas as a botanical garden. They specialize in unusual plants, organics, pottery, gift items and design and maintenance.
1425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92088
Telephone: (760) 753‑2852 / 7 days a week, 8am — 5pm/Summer until 6pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
Botanical Partners home of Bamboo Headquarters /
Bamboo Headquarters carries much more than bamboo. That being said, this is the place to look at and buy over 270 varieties of bamboo. They also carry palms, succulents and cactus, Australian and drought tolerant plants and other unusual varieties. Whatever you buy, they want the customer to be successful and will work with you on the requirements of your choices to achieve that result.
2498 Majella Road, Vista, CA 92084
Telephone: (760) 758‑6181 / 9am — 3 pm, Monday — Saturday, calling ahead is recommended
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
Buena Creek Gardens /
The owners of this expansive 4 acre historic property propogate and grow most of the plants that they sell. Offerings include perennials, shrubs, daylilies and vines. Demonstration gardens offer views of bird and butterfly, mediterranean, redwoods, drought-tolerant, shade, sun perennial and palm canyon vistas.
418 Buena Creek Road, San Marcos, Ca. 92069
Telephone: (760) 744‑2810 / Fall/Winter: 9 — 4PM Weds — Sunday Mon-Tues by appt
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
Cedros Gardens /
Cedros Gardens is a 17 year old nursery occupying a 1.3 acre site near the ocean and emphasizing organic gardening. The staff is knowledgeable about water conservation techniques as well. They offer a nice service — for 10.00 to 12.00 they will sharpen an clean your clippers while you shop!
330 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Telephone: (858) 792‑8640 / Mon — Sat 9am — 5pm/Sunday 10am — 5pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
City Farmers Nursery / www.cityfarmersnursery.com
This family owned nursery was founded in 1972. They invite you to wander among an organic acre of plants, ponds, flowers and farm animals. This rambling property houses organic fruit trees, vegetables, top soil and insect repellents. Free classes are offered on Saturdays.
4832 Home Ave. (at Euclid), San Diego, CA 92105
Telephone: 619−284−6358 / Mon — Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am — 3 pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
Ellis Farms /
Ellis Farms has been a palm specialist for 35 years, offering a hand-selected palette of low water use, cold-hardy, and native California Floristic Province palms. Ellis Farms carries sizes from 24″ boxed plants to 25 foot field-grown specimens. They offer a range of “palm packages,” customized collections of palms selected for whole landscape makeovers, and they can recommend landscape designers with expertise in palms. By appointment only.
PO Box 961, Borrego Springs/CA/92004
Telephone: 760.767.5234 / 7am to 4pm
Cards Accepted: No
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
Evergreen Nursery / www.evergreennursery.com
These three huge nurseries follow what they call the “evergreen system.” 1. Drive thru and load plants directly into your car (they give you a map). 2. Ask questions. 3. Pay at the checkout booth. Prices are color-coded. They have a very large selection of everything commonly used. Website lists plant types and sizes available.
13650 Carmel Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 93130
Telephone: 858−481−6622
3231 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056
Telephone: 760−754−0340
12460 Highland Valley Rd., Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone: 858−485−7867
Hours: Mon — Thur 7:30 am – 5 pm, Fri — Sat 7:30 am — 6 pm, Sun 9 am — 5 pm. Shorter hours in Winter
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover
Paid Delivery
Green Gardens Nursery /
Green gardens is a small, charming, urban nursery in a Pacific Beach neighborhood which has been owned and operated by the Backus family for 35 years. They specialize in vignettes showing trends for the up-coming season. Their fountains and statuary are charming; they have a fun boutique!
4910 Cass St., San Diego, CA 92109
Telephone: 858−483−7846 / Mon — Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am — 4 pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express
Special Orders, Free Delivery (with purchase over $100), Paid Delivery
Jungle Music /
This mecca for palm lovers is as much a calling as a business. Started in 1977 by Phil Bergman, they carry over 1000 species of palms and cycads, including among the rarest in the world. Not only for collectors, they offer lots of help for beginners. Their website has lots of helpful palm and cycad info. You can email them photos of where you need a palm or cycad and they will email suggestions to you. They ship anywhere in the US.
450 Oceanview Ave., Encenitas, CA 92024
Telephone: 619−291−4605 / Mon — Sat 10 am – 3 pm (call 1st!). Closed Sun.
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, American Express
Paid Delivery
Las Pilitas Nursery /
This “native plant only” nursery ships as well as being open to the public. They have introduced several popular, native hybrids and cultivars, including types of pestamon, sage, salvia and ceanothus. Their website shows pictures of plants available, as well as having tons of info. They have demonstration gardens at the nursery.
8331 Nelson Way, Escondido, CA 92026
Telephone: 760−749−5930 / Tue — Sat 9 am – 4 pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, American Express
No Special Orders
Mission Hills Nursery /
This 100 year old nursery is located in a lovely neighborhood of boutiques, restaurants and California bungalows. They carry unusual, hard-to-find specimens, as well as a selection of annuals and perennials. They also carry a beautiful selection of pots and fountains.
1525 Fort Stockton Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
Telephone: 619−295−2808 / 8 am – 6 pm daily. They close earlier in Winter.
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
Oasis Water Efficient Plants /
This nursery specializes in cactus, succulents and other drought tolerant perennials for landscaping, floral creations and special projects. They are in the process of adding demonstration gardens.
10816 Reidy Canyon Trail, Escondido/CA/92026
Telephone: 760−744−8191 Ext 3550 / Wed-Sat 8:am — 4:00pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa
Special Orders, free delivery with minimum.
Pearson’s Gardens and Herb Farm
Pearson’s Garden’s and Herb Farm grows an amazing variety of herbs and edibles, available online or at their farm. Everything is organic, pesticide free and fully acclimated. They also carry scented geranium plants, tomato plants, and heirloom seeds.
1150 Beverly Drive, Vista, CA 92084
Telephone: (760) 726‑0717 / Monday-Saturday 9am — 4pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
San Diego County
Rancho Soledad Nursery /
This large and welcoming nursery is tucked away among the verdant valleys of Rancho Santa Fe. Just getting there is a treat as you drive past the beautiful properties. Open since 1954, they specialize in rare and unusual palms, cycads, interior foliage, and xerophytic plants (succulents, cacti and other drought-tolerant plants.)
18539 Aliso Canyon Rd. (off El Camino de Norte), Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Telephone: 858−756−3717 / Call for hours.
Cards Accepted: Cash or checks only
Paid Delivery
Simpson’S Garden Town Nursery /
Wear your roller skates to visit this large, 25 acre property. Founded in 1928 in Pasadena, they moved to Jamul in 1968. There are many reasons to visit here: they sell a large variety of plants, gifts & accessories, and they have many classic and vintage cars on display. Admission is free.
13925 Highway 94, Jamul, CA 91935
Telephone: 619−669−1977 / Daily 8:30 am – 4:30. Closed Tue.
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa
No Special Orders
Terra Bella Nursery /
This 1½ acre nursery is stocked by multiple growing ground sites. Chances are, if you don’t see it, they can get it for you, and in quantity also. They carry a wide variety and the staff are efficient and helpful. Their website includes tools for calculating plant, soil and sod amounts.
302 Hollister St., San Diego, CA 92154
Telephone: 619−585−1118 / Mon — Sat 7 am – 4:30 pm, Sun 9 am - 3:30 pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express
Special Orders, Free Delivery (for order over $1000), Paid Delivery
Village Nurseries — Del mar /
This is a large and extremely well stocked nursery. They carry a lot of everything including a full line of palms, flats of color and a huge selection of citrus. They have a large property and allow you to drive your car around and load your plants before checking out.
4343 Carmel Valley Rd. (get directions – tricky to find), San Diego, CA 93130
Telephone: 858−581−1140 / Mon– Sat 7 am – 4:30, Sun 7 am — 4 pm
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
Walter Andersen Nursery /
Walter Andersen Sr., started his nursery business in 1928 and it is still owned by the Andersen family. In addition to the beautifully displayed bedding plants, a large herb and vegetable section, annuals and perennials, they are famous for collector’s plants. There is a list of these plants on the website along with a plant list including roses and fruit trees. The Poway store has a “garden railroad.” Both stores have gardening classes.
3642 Enterprise St., San Diego, CA 92110
Telephone: 619−224−8271
12755 Danielson Ct., Poway, CA 92064
Telephone: 853−513−4900
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm 7 days a week
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express
Special Orders, Free Delivery (with minimum purchase), Paid Delivery
Weidners Gardens /
Evelyn Weidner opened her nursery 40 years ago in this convenient location just off the 405 freeway. Specializing in hanging baskets, begonias and fuchsias, they also carry lots of flowers and bedding plants. They have a large inventory of bareroot fruit trees including blueberry bushes, starting in February. They have a lovely meeting room for garden clubs, photo groups and art classes. Website includes lot of growing information on specific plants.
695 Normandy, Encinitas, CA 92024
Telephone: 760−436−2194 / Jan-Feb Fri Sat Sun 9 am – 4:30 pm, Mar-Dec Daily 9 am — 4:30 pm, closed Tues
Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa
Special Orders, Paid Delivery
Yasuda Landscape
This tree nursery, tucked away in a residential neighborhood, is the place to go for specimen trees. They start at 5 gal and go up to 90 inch boxes.
2419 Erie St., San Diego, CA 92110
Telephone: 619−276−5280 / Mon — Fri 7 am – 5
Cards Accepted: No CC, casdh or check only
Paid Delivery
