At Tallahassee Nurseries, we’re just a short drive from the coast—about 25 miles as the crow flies. Head south from Leon County and you quickly transition into the flat, sandy coastal plain that stretches through Wakulla County and down to the Gulf. It’s no surprise
At Tallahassee Nurseries, we focus on three things: quality, selection, and service. We aim to curate the widest selection of plants available all year long, but in spring, that selection swells as unique new arrivals join the ranks of the tried and true. Plants take
Spring does not whisper in Tallahassee; it arrives with a shout. One clear blue sky, a warm afternoon, and suddenly a tree explodes into bloom. A canopy drenched in white, branches washed in pink, the low hum of bees rising like background music. You look
A Camellia is a beautiful, meaningful gift that keeps blooming year after year. Camellias thrive in North Florida, South Georgia, and across the Gulf Coast region. Once established, they are easy to care for and remarkably long-lived. Many camellias around Tallahassee have been growing and
In these trying times of hard freezes, icy mornings, and weather that makes us question what state we live in, it’s comforting to know some plants don’t flinch. Enter the lovely ladies of the landscape: Holly and Juniper. While the rest of the garden might be looking rough,
At Tallahassee Nurseries, we’re excited to officially announce that our 2026 Baby Natives Program is ready. These little plants benefit our guests, Florida wildlife, and the landscapes we all care for in a way that’s approachable, affordable, and incredibly effective. What Is the Baby Natives
Gardening in North Florida gives us the rare opportunity to blend tropical-looking plants with classic Southern staples. Even with freezes and cold snaps, there are plenty of cold-hardy options that keep your garden looking lush, colorful, and full of life year-round. Bold winter gardens aren’t
Fall is here, and that means camellias are back in bloom! For southern gardeners, these diverse evergreen shrubs provide color from fall through spring, and structure all year. While they’ve been a southern staple for centuries, camellias haven’t lost their allure. Thanks to dedicated backyard enthusiasts and
Container gardening is more than just pots and soil—it’s freedom. Freedom to garden on your own terms, in a way that fits your lifestyle today. Instead of being tied to the endless chores of a big in-ground garden, containers bring everything closer to home. They’re
Some plants bloom.Gardenias transform. There’s just nothing else like them. They’re iconic in the Southern Garden, not just because they look good (they do), but because they feel like summer. That unforgettable fragrance isn’t just sweet—it’s thick with memory. When the air outside gets sticky and dense,
The Power of Pollinators It’s officially that time of year — butterflies, bees, and other friendly guests are frequenting our gardens. This week is National Pollinator Week, and what better way to celebrate than bringing some pollinator magnets from our nursery to your garden? A
The Energy of Sping is Now Spring is not just a season—it’s a planetary truth, a force set into motion by the Earth’s immense journey around the Sun. Every year, like clockwork, we complete another cycle in our millions-of-miles-long loop through space, and as the
As we approach and enter fall, it presents a brand new opportunity in our garden as the weather cools off! What you should be planting now…
We just got in a shipment of really great roses, and I’m really excited about them. These roses have special roots, called Fortuniana rootstock. These special roots help the roses growing on top of them to be stronger and live longer. Before we take a look at how these special plants can work for you, I’d like first to explain what all this talk of rootstock is about.
As we approach and enter fall, it presents a brand new opportunity in our garden as the weather cools off! What you should be planting now…
As we approach and enter fall, it presents a brand new opportunity in our garden as the weather cools off! What you should be planting now…
Eating anything I grew myself fills me with an incredibly rewarding feeling. Even if I only manage to harvest a tiny vegetable from my garden, the taste, enhanced by all my hard work, is enhanced and magnified to the point where no store bought veggie
Find mom a gift as unique as she is! Floral Arrangements, plants, orchids, flowering baskets, gift cards and so much more!
Every spring, Tallahassee Nurseries comes alive with a stunning array of roses in every color, shape and fragrance imaginable. For a few months, we see rose after rose ride away in little red wagons, destined for a new home in gardens across the city. If
I’m a native son of Tallahassee, born and raised. For me, and so many others from this area, springtime means azaleas. Massive Indica Azalea hedges are such an integral part of the Tallahassee landscape. However, sometimes we forget they’re even there until the spring explosion
I’ve been shocked by how easy it is to process my own leaves for green and black tea, once I finally got the proper instructions from Parks and Walcott.
First and foremost, do not panic! While some plants have no doubt perished in the cold, many will recover in the spring. Here’s what’s next!
Amaryllis are easy-to-grow bulbs that come in a plethora of color options, from solid red, white, pink, or green to striped with all sorts of patterns and petal formations. Everyone has their personal favorite, from the classic Red Lion to the unique Sumatra and Picotee.
Many grow flowers as a nectar source for butterflies but not everyone knows about the vital importance of host plants!
Tallahassee Summers can bring the heat, but these plants prefer it that way! View heat-loving shrubs, annuals, perennials and herbs!
Providing Vitamin D, increasing daily movement and boosting our mood, fresh air and sunshine provide numerous benefits to all of us – including our kids.
