FINDING EDEN
“We must cultivate our own garden. When man was put in the garden of Eden he was put there so that he should work, which proves that man was not born to rest.” —Voltaire
Contrary to the current tide of instant gratification, gardening is one such hobby that doesn’t yield immediate results. Within that need for time and diligence blooms a living vision that brings immense joy not just to the gardener but also to those who view the fruits of his labor. Mankind has had an affinity for wrangling nature since ancient times, and Voltaire understood that inherent need to till the earth. Planting your own plot of dirt shan’t be the work of professional landscapers alone! Whether you’re an amateur gardener or weekend yard enthusiast, cultivating your own little Eden is more accessible than you might think. Here are some of the Central Valley’s most popular nurseries—they are ready and waiting to meet your yard’s every growing need and desire.
Fernwood Gardens
Nursery components and customer relationships have been growing at Fernwood Gardens since 2003. From plants and trees to antiques and things, they truly have something for just about everyone. Their Fernwood Specialists know how to cater to those who know exactly what they want as well as those seeking input and advice, making the landscape consultation process easy for all. Think lawn renovation, landscape lighting, flowerscaping, natural stone walls, lawn maintenance, seasonal clean-ups, trimming services, and tree and shrub care. They even have a learning library online. Additional services offered include garden and tree care, lawn removal, and even rubbish removal, all in the spirit of helping you improve your garden’s appearance.
Location
12090 Fernwood Drive
Madera, CA 93636
Hours
Tues. thru Sun. 8AM to 5PM
Closed Mondays
Phone
559.645.7677
Gazebo Gardens
This year marks Fresno’s original nursery’s centennial birthday. Gazebo Gardens nursery and gift shop has been a local landmark since 1922 and continues to adapt with modern times. Here you will find a vast assortment of roses, expert advice, robust plants, tons of tools and supplies, and diverse garden art. “Gazebo Gardens Expert Landscape Care professionals and our fleet of service vehicles” can be seen around town maintaining shopping center planters, yet there’s much more to their mantra. Gazebo is a lifestyle nursery. Thursday through Saturday, its Beer Garden stays open late with live music and food trucks. Swing by Café Van Ness for an on-site coffee in the mornings and visit the adjacent boutique for beautiful home gifts and décor.
Location
3204 North Van Ness Boulevard
Fresno, CA 93704
Hours
Sun. 10AM to 4PM / Mon. thru Wed. 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Thur. thru Sat. 8:30AM to 9PM
Phone
559.222.7673
Belmont Nursery
Belmont Nursery’s 10 acres of options will be your “Go-To Place for Plants” and inspire the gardener in you. Since the early 1940s, they’ve specialized in wholesale growing and landscape distribution, which caters to landscape professionals, retail garden centers, and homeowners. They carry trees, shrubs, and perennials, as well as tropical, house, and edible plants, plus garden, seasonal, and holiday décor, and more. Check them out for hard-to-find species and note that they carry David Austin roses and many oak varieties. In addition to growing plants, they’re all about sharing knowledge. Consider them your garden coaches, as Belmont provides consultation services for professionals and enthusiasts alike. The nursery also does plant rentals.
Location
7730 East Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA 93737
Hours
Sun. 10AM to 4PM / Mon. thru Sat. 8:30AM to 5PM
Closed Thursdays
Phone
559.255.6645
Mid Valley Trees
Mid Valley Trees has been meeting your flora needs with superior landscape trees, perennial shrubs, and soil amendments for home gardeners and landscape professionals alike since 1989. An industry leader with a reputation for producing top quality plants, the nursery offers expert personalized service concerning everything from plant selection and soil amendment recommendations to custom delivery options. Many specialty, hard-to-find types, and popular favorites are found at Mid Valley Trees, who’s always experimenting with stronger hybrids and new cultivars that are disease resistant, making them trees you can rely on. Their container-grown tree varieties include evergreens, ornamentals, palms, and trees for shade, amongst others.
Location
32595 Road 132
Visalia, CA 93292
Hours
Mon. thru Sat. 7AM to 3:30PM
Closed Sundays
Phone
559.734.4641
Evergreen Garden Center
If you dig gardening, check out Evergreen Garden Center. For more than 30 years, they’ve been specializing in roses, perennials, and gifts. A full-service nursery, trees, shrubs, and bedding plants have been the primary focus since its inception, yet they’ve also grown with modern gardening trends. Today, Evergreen has built a reputation as a destination spot for succulents, houseplants, and an unbelievable assortment of pottery. In addition to housing one of the Central Valley’s largest selection of roses, you’ll find vegetables, chemicals, soil amendments, organic fertilizers, a unique gardener’s gift shop, and a crew of friendly nursery dogs and cats. Sign up for their newsletter to get seasonal planting tips, inventory updates, and exclusive offers.
Location
210 West Alluvial Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611
Hours
Mon. thru Sat. 9AM to 5:30PM
Sun. 9AM to 5PM
Phone
559.299.3107
Follow
@Evergreen-Garden-Center-182217145174726
@evergreengardencenter
Willow Gardens Nursery
“Your one stop shop for all things landscaping and gardening” is Willow Gardens Nursery. Family-owned since 1971, they still aim to provide excellent customer service while promoting a healthy awareness of and interest in the plants that surround us. Anything your green thumb requires can be found here. The nursery is the Central Valley’s leading supplier of mature and boxed trees, and they also offer a large selection of drought-tolerant plants. Statuary, pots, fountains, and home furnishings are at hand here, and planting services and bulk material are also available. In need of mulch and soil or rock and decomposed granite? Willow Gardens has many options to choose from. Their boutique store stocks many décor items and home gifts as well.
Location
10428 North Willow Avenue
Clovis, CA 93619
Hours
Mon. thru Sat. 8AM to 4:30PM
Sun. 10AM to 5PM
Phone
559.299.5402
Luis’ Nursery
“Top quality plants, trees, and landscaping products at unbeatable prices” can be found at Luis’ Nursery, whose top priority has been providing excellent customer services for more than three decades. This is where homeowners and landscapers come together to enhance residential and commercial landscaping projects. Here you will find annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, palms, bedding and ground covers, houseplants, succulents, vegetables, fruit trees, decorative garden items, pottery, fountains, topsoil, bark, humus, mulch, rock, soil conditioners, fertilizers, weed control, pesticides, etcetera. Luis’ Nursery proudly offers delivery service to surrounding areas and gladly accepts phone orders. Like them on Facebook to discover their weekly specials.
Location
139 South Mariposa Avenue
Visalia, CA 93292
Hours
Mon. thru Sat. 7AM to 5PM
Sun. 9AM to 3PM
Phone
559.747.5015
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@luisnursery
@luisnursery
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