Let us help you develop a beautiful, life-supporting and environmentally-sensitive native plant landscape that:. Is ecological and economical, native plants can minimize or eliminate lawn, fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation. Promotes and supports biodiversity, native plants provide food and habitat for birds, butterflies and pollinators.
Helps to redesign suburbia into the "Real Florida, " a gardening approach that promotes Florida's natural beauty and a authentic sense of place. Has "the right plant for the right place, " native plants can thrive in all of Florida's natural conditions, from full sun and salt swept sandy soils to deep shade and flooded wet soils.
Helps to redesign suburbia into the "Real Florida, " a gardening approach that promotes Florida's natural beauty and a authentic sense of place. Has "the right plant for the right place, " native plants can thrive in all of Florida's natural conditions, from full sun and salt swept sandy soils to deep shade and flooded wet soils.
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday hours will be by appointment only to help customers transition to a natural Florida landscape using Florida native plants and edibles without the use of pesticides. We stock over a hundred varieties of native and Florida-friendly plants. We have edibles, fruit trees and eco-products.
We hand weed our pots and property rather than use weed killing herbicides and we use organic fertilizers on our plants. These are just two of our environmental commitments to you, to future generations and to Florida. When you visit, knowledgeable staff is always on hand to help you select the best plants for your situation.
Our gift certificates are perfect for the real Florida gardeners, new homeowners, or wildlife lovers in your life. Give them the gift that keeps on giving and living - native plants!. Call us to order (941) 322-1915, buy directly at the nursery or purchase online right here! There is a $2.00 shipping charge that we will use to send your gift certificate package to the address you provide us with when you check out via PayPal.
Tim founded Florida Scrub Growers, a native plant nursery in Old Miakka Florida, in 1982. He wanted to grow local species of native plants and use them in landscaping instead of exotics. This was unheard of at the time and native plants were not widely available.
To do this he bought ten undeveloped acres in Old Miakka and devoted much of his time to collecting local seeds from surrounding hammocks, wetlands and scrub and growing plants for the landscape market.He was especially inspired by the scrubby flatwoods plants found on the ESLOC Old Miakka site across from the nursery.
To do this he bought ten undeveloped acres in Old Miakka and devoted much of his time to collecting local seeds from surrounding hammocks, wetlands and scrub and growing plants for the landscape market.He was especially inspired by the scrubby flatwoods plants found on the ESLOC Old Miakka site across from the nursery.
1. Walk around your landscape. Think about what you like about it and what you want to change. Don't try to work on everything all at once. It's best to make changes in increments over time. We suggest a 3 year time frame. Look area by area. Create naturalistic beds that are no bigger than 20 by 30 feet, a manageable size, which can be established over a 3 month period.
Reviews (10)
Kate Czaja
Jul 24, 2021
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I went to see Marta at Florida Native Plant Nursery today (for the 3rd time) and as usual, she did not disappoint!
Marta is so knowledgeable and helpful. She steered me to a spinach tree. I never heard of one, but I am excited to plant it and watch it grow. It is a pollinator attractant as is almost my entire yard. I bought several more recommended items as well.
Thanks Marta for all the advise and recommendations.
Marta is so knowledgeable and helpful. She steered me to a spinach tree. I never heard of one, but I am excited to plant it and watch it grow. It is a pollinator attractant as is almost my entire yard. I bought several more recommended items as well.
Thanks Marta for all the advise and recommendations.
A. N. Moore
Jul 21, 2021
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This nursery has a lot of native plant inventory. I had a great experience there, Martha help us navigate their inventory. Martha pointed at plants that we were looking for but also explained planting, care and a lot of relevant information. We purchased native pond plants such as duck potato and irises as well as native ground covers to replace lawn. Plants are healthy and reasonable priced. By the end of our visit, we felt like we have gotten a quick free aquascaping class by the friendliest teacher. We drove there from Ft. Myers and we will be going back for more plants.
S. Dohne
Apr 12, 2021
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C. D.
Feb 15, 2021
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Chad Kashary
Nov 18, 2020
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Amazing! These ladies really know their stuff! They were so helpful. We were waiting patiently while they were helping others, hearing little parts of conversations. I nudged my wife and whispered to her, "I betcha she's a PhD." They've been at it for a very long time. Just go see them! We can't wait to start a native plant garden.
Sean Goff
Oct 28, 2020
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Bobby Myers
Nov 06, 2019
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Pat Wagenbrenner
Dec 14, 2018
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David Yildiz
Dec 24, 2017
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Kimberly Iafolla
Jan 14, 2017
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