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East County's nurseries cover the inland valleys from La Mesa out to Alpine — drier microclimates, more elbow room, and a strong tradition of independent garden centers. Expect succulents, fruit trees, and California natives suited to hotter summers than the coast.
14 nurseries listed
El Cajon
15250 Robledo Real Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
A family-owned nursery that recently moved from its original Second Street location to a large property in between Lake Jennings and El Cap Reservoir in the Blossom Valley area…
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900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92019
Student-run nursery on the Cuyamaca College campus. A hidden gem with excellent prices and knowledgeable horticulture students. Also home to a beautiful teaching garden.
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7530 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Big Box Garden Center
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298 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Big Box Garden Center
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3110 Sweetwater Rd, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
San Diego's oldest family-owned nursery, in operation since 1919. Specializes in fruit trees and vegetables but also carries flowers, succulents, and houseplants.
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9708 Finn Springs Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
The largest nursery in America, open to the public. Thousands of trees, palms, and shrubs. Offers free professional landscape design consultations and delivery and planting…
View details →Santee
255 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071
Big Box Garden Center
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9416 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071
Big Box Garden Center
View details →El Cajon
14940 Oak Creek Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
Family-owned nursery established in 1927 spread across 12 acres in the Blossom Valley area of El Cajon. Home to the largest rose selection in San Diego County and one of the…
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16869 Rio Maria Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
Specialists in succulents and cacti with a focus on unusual varieties you won't find at big-box stores.
View details →Chula Vista
8070 Mt Vernon St, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Family-owned succulent farm in Chula Vista who ship nationwide. Experts in their niche with an expansive and well-priced succulent inventory. Great for collectors and landscapers.
View details →Fletcher Hills
1967 Woodglen Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
Small backyard boutique with rotating stock of classic and rare houseplants, succulents, herbs and edible plants, plant accessories, and plant gifts.
View details →El Cajon
1755 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021
East County location serving El Cajon and surrounding communities. Full nursery selection with landscape design consultations available.
View details →La Mesa
5239 Alzeda Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91941
Atkinson Plumeria is a family-owned and -run plumeria farm on the lower east slope of Mt Helix in La Mesa. Mike & Stacy Atkinson have been growing plumeria for 30 years and offer…
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