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Locally owned, independent plant nurseries and garden centers across San Diego County — the neighborhood institutions, family-run growers, and small specialty shops. No chains, no big-box stores; just the independents that make San Diego's plant scene what it is.
72 nurseries listed
City Heights
3110 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
San Diego's urban nursery since 1972. A 1.5-acre destination with free workshops, edibles, native plants, and a genuine community around growing things. Animals too - goats,…
View details →Fallbrook
3425 Alta Vista Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028
California native plant nursery in Fallbrook focused on conservation through cultivation. Specializes in seldom-grown and rare native species including wildflowers, chaparral…
View details →Encinitas
695 Normandy Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Counting more than 40 years in business, Weidner's is a show garden and nursery full of begonias, fuchsias, bedding plants, and fruit trees. 90% of what they sell is locally…
View details →Escondido
1322 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Family-owned nursery and landscaping company serving San Diego County for over 60 years — the oldest nursery and garden center in the Escondido area. Specializes in fruit trees,…
View details →Bonita
3440 Proctor Valley Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
A 10-acre fruit tree specialist nursery tucked into a peaceful riparian valley in Bonita, bordered by Sweetwater Regional Park to the north and an open-space preserve to the…
View details →North Park
3801 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
The original Pigment, founded in 2007. A beautifully curated gift and home decor shop in the heart of North Park carrying indoor plants, succulents, terrariums, locally made…
View details →Point Loma
2885 Perry Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Pigment's Liberty Station location carrying plants, carnivorous plants, terrariums, gifts, and home decor. Dog-friendly. Hosts occasional DIY workshops including macrame plant…
View details →South San Diego
1849 Leon Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
130-acre nursery specializing in California native plants. The Little Barn retail space is open to the public Thursday through Sunday. Experts in natives for every San Diego…
View details →Clairemont
2528 Crandall Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
Family-run nursery in Clairemont with a strong focus on rare and exotic varieties of fruit trees.
View details →Fallbrook
3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Family-run fruit tree specialist in Fallbrook, focused on avocados, citrus, mangoes, and subtropical trees. Staff are knowledgeable on Fallbrook-specific growing conditions. Best…
View details →Valley Center
13925 Charlan Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
Wholesale succulent and cactus grower in Valley Center open to the public on weekdays. Known for an incredible assortment of succulents and cacti at very competitive prices,…
View details →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…
View details →El Cajon
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.
View details →Fallbrook
155 N Old Hill Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Rare and unusual indoor plant specialist in Fallbrook with extensive Hoya collections, variegated Monsteras, Adeniums, Stapelias, and hard-to-find tropicals. Family-owned small…
View details →San Carlos
7375 Jackson Dr A-7, San Diego, CA 92119
Independently owned Ace Hardware store - great selection of native plants.
View details →Encinitas
1452 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Part botanical garden, part retail space. Hidden gem in Encinitas specializing in drought-tolerant plants from Mediterranean climates and an incredible pottery collection.
View details →Encinitas
466 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Native plant specialists on the Encinitas coast. Also carries seeds for native and drought-tolerant plants. A great stop on any North County nursery run. Open Saturday-Monday…
View details →Fallbrook
1163 Ranger Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Fallbrook fruit tree nursery specializing in avocados, deciduous, and other fruit trees available in 5-gallon, 15-gallon, and 24" box sizes. Also carries bare-root deciduous…
View details →National City
421 E 20th St, National City, CA 91950
Small backyard nursery/garden specializing in orchids, epiphyllums and tillandsias.
View details →Mission Hills
1525 Fort Stockton Dr San Diego CA 92103
Historic nursery established in 1910 by Kate Sessions. Known for expert staff, rare plants, and a wide selection of CA natives and succulents.
View details →Lemon Grove
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.
View details →Pacific Beach
4910 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109
Family-owned and operated since 1978. Organic approach to gardening with quality plants, specialty fountains, imported pottery, and a wealth of knowledge from friendly staff.
View details →Encinitas
1111 Urania Ave. Encinitas, CA 92024
Open since 1977, specializes in palm trees, cycads, and tropical plant - including rare varieties.
View details →Encinitas
902 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
A family-owned houseplant paradise in Encinitas. Known for their extraordinary fiddle leaf forest and a vast selection of tropical, outdoor, and drought-tolerant plants.
View details →Poway
12755 Danielson Ct, Poway, CA 92064
Second location of San Diego's beloved family-owned nursery. Same great selection and free Saturday morning classes as the Point Loma store.
View details →Vista
3132 Blackwell Drive, Vista, CA 92084
Third generation family-owned fruit tree nursery in Vista, specializing in fruit trees that are suited for SoCal gardens. Founded in 1930.
View details →Solana Beach
355 N Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Owner Jeff Moore has been selling succulents and cacti in Solana Beach since 1992. An expert resource for collectors and landscapers alike.
View details →Vista
1111 Poinsettia Ave, Vista, CA 92081
Nursery and tree company specializing in water-smart plants, trees, and roses. Knowledgeable staff and a good selection for North County gardeners. Vista Mon-Sat 7-3:30. Bonsall…
View details →Vista
1145 Gopher Canyon Rd, Vista, CA 92084
Specialty greenhouse nursery in Vista carrying plumeria, palms, cycads, bamboos, aloes, and other tropical plants. One of the finest tropical plant collections in Southern…
View details →Midway District
3535 Camino Del Rio W, San Diego, CA 92110
A massive nursery near the Sports Arena with an extraordinary selection of plants, trees, succulents, and garden supplies. One of the most diverse and well-stocked nurseries in…
View details →Valley Center
27201 Cool Water Ranch Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
Wholesale Native plant specialists in Valley Center, not open to public. A destination nursery for serious gardeners looking for California natives suited to every regional…
View details →Fallbrook
2005 E Alvarado St, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Family-owned succulent and cactus nursery on 1.5 acres in Fallbrook, run by Rosalina Rojas and her son Carlos. One of the most beloved succulent destinations in North County with…
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…
View details →South San Diego
302 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154
The original Terra Bella location near the US/Mexico border. A sprawling wholesale and retail nursery with a rich selection of trees, shrubs, cacti, and more for any gardening…
View details →Lakeside
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 →Carmel Valley
3715 Caminito Ct Suite 640, San Diego, CA 92130
Pigment's Carmel Valley location at the One Paseo shopping center. Same curated mix of plants, terrariums, gifts, and home goods with a design-forward aesthetic.
View details →San Marcos
705 Sarver Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
North County nursery gem specializing in rare and exotic cactus, succulents and Cycads - most of which they grow from seed in house. They also host regular workshops with local…
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 →Escondido
9655 Kiwi Meadow Ln, Escondido, CA 92026
One of San Diego's most extraordinary cactus and succulent destinations spread across 10+ acres in Escondido. Owner Brandon Bullard is widely recognized as "The Cactus Guy" with…
View details →Point Loma
3685 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
A boutique nursery and garden art space in Point Loma. Combines plants with classes and creative gardening workshops in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
View details →Escondido
1138 Gamble Ln, Escondido, CA 92029
Small family-run nursery in Escondido offering affordable plants well below other local nurseries. Known for succulents, drought-tolerant plants, and palms. Run by Celia and…
View details →Fallbrook
425 Golden Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Family-owned wholesale and retail cactus and succulent grower with 25+ years in Fallbrook. Main Golden Road location is open to the public without appointment. Second location on…
View details →Ocean Beach
1909 Cable St, San Diego, CA 92107
A plant shop and ceramics studio in Ocean Beach. Carry indoor plants, succulents, handmade pottery, and local art. Join their ceramics workshops to throw your own plant pots.
View details →Encinitas
400 La Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
Open since 1954 and sitting on over an acre in Encinitas. Over 3,000 plant varieties - one of the broadest selections in the county for both indoor and outdoor plants.
View details →San Marcos
1019 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
A family owned, sprawling four-acre garden center in San Marcos with drought-tolerant plants, fruit trees, tropical flowers, houseplants, herbs, aquatic plants, and even patio…
View details →Fallbrook
2855 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Wholesale-to-public nursery in Fallbrook with a broad plant selection serving both landscape professionals and home gardeners.
View details →Bonsall
32151 Old Hwy 395, Bonsall, CA 92003
A destination nursery in the hills of North County Bonsall worth the drive. Acres of succulents, cacti, roses, perennials, and drought-tolerant plants with ponds, a shade house,…
View details →Encinitas
1200 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Cosgrove Cymbidium Co. is a family-owned nursery and farm located in Encinitas, California, specializing in orchids, succulents, and a wide variety of tropical plants. Open to…
View details →North Park
2335 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Award-winning neighborhood nursery on University Ave. Community-focused, quirky, and a go-to for indoor plants and rare tropical finds in the heart of North Park.
View details →Vista
906 La Rueda Dr, Vista, CA 92084
Private nursery specializing in imported soft succulents and shipping across the US since 2018. Order online or set up an appointment: info@thisdoesntsucculent.com
View details →Midway District
3642 Enterprise St San Diego CA 92106
Family-owned since 1928. Two locations, Saturday gardening classes, a loyalty program.
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…
View details →Escondido
10816 Reidy Canyon Trail, Escondido, CA 92026
Specialists in succulents, cacti, and water-efficient plants for San Diego's dry climate. A go-to resource for anyone designing a drought-tolerant landscape.
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A City Heights-based nonprofit working to restore San Diego's urban canyons and creeks since 2008. Runs a weekly Saturday canyon restoration program removing invasive plants and…
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North County's dedicated cactus and succulent club, serving gardeners from Escondido, Vista, San Marcos, Oceanside, and surrounding areas. Meets the fourth Saturday of each month…
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A nonprofit dedicated to creating a 52-mile river-long park connecting the mountains to the ocean along the San Diego River. Hosts extensive volunteer programming including…
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An East County environmental education and habitat restoration nonprofit based in Jamul. Runs weekly Tuesday habitat restoration events at Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve, El…
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that maintains and operates historic Mount Helix Park in La Mesa entirely through donations and volunteers — no government funding. The 1,400-foot hilltop…
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The leading nonprofit for the Chollas Creek watershed, serving Oak Park, City Heights, Encanto, Chollas View, and surrounding Southeast San Diego communities. Groundwork runs…
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A community group that has restored and protected Famosa Slough — a 37-acre remnant wetland of the Mission Bay Estuary — for over 40 years. Hosts Second Saturday work parties…
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A small but mighty community group focused on restoring Rose Creek, the native plant corridor running through Pacific Beach and Clairemont. Hosts Second Saturday volunteer…
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San Diego's oldest environmental nonprofit, founded in 1954. Best known for organizing the annual Creek to Bay Cleanup each April — the largest single-day cleanup in San Diego…
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A 501c3 educational organization supporting the preservation of geraniums and pelargoniums.
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A nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring fishable, swimmable, and drinkable waters throughout San Diego County. Hosts hands-on volunteer events including river and beach…
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A nonprofit dedicated to growing San Diego's urban forest through community tree planting, stewardship, and education. Hosts monthly tree distribution events where participants…
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Formerly San Diego Audubon Society, San Diego Bird Alliance is a conservation and education nonprofit focused on protecting birds, wildlife, and their habitats. Hosts monthly…
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Founded in 1948, the Sierra Club San Diego Chapter is one of the oldest and most active environmental organizations in the region. The Chapter has been instrumental in…
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A nationally accredited land trust working since 2000 to acquire, manage, and protect land that supports sensitive habitats and species. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service With over 30…
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Founded in 1961, the SDCSS is one of the largest cactus and succulent societies in the country. Monthly meetings are free and open to the public, held the second Saturday of each…
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One of the largest urban regional parks in the United States at over 8,000 acres, preserving natural open space in the heart of San Diego. The park's volunteer program runs three…
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Fallbrook Land Conservancy is a nonprofit organization based in Fallbrook, CA, dedicated to protecting and stewarding the open spaces, wildlife habitats, and scenic landscapes of…
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