With the warm embrace of summer enveloping the Pacific Northwest, are you looking for the perfect Portland nursery for all your summer gardening needs? Whether you're envisioning a rainbow of flowers cascading from flower pots or dreaming of a picturesque summer garden full of fruits and vegetables, Portland's top nurseries stand ready to fulfill every summer gardening aspiration. These five Portland nurseries boast beautiful garden centers, home-grown Oregon roots, and an abundance of plants ready to transform your outdoor space into a lush summer escape!
#1 Cornell Farm Nursery & Cafe
Nestled into the West Hills of Portland at 8212 SW Barnes Road, this fourth-generation family-owned farm features both an extensive collection of plants and a brunch-serving cafe. Growing over 800 different varieties of annuals and perennials in their 13 greenhouses, Cornell Farm prioritizes eco-friendly and sustainable practices with their environmental stewardship policies.
This spot is the perfect place for plant lovers, (and brunch lovers), on the West side.
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#2 Al's Garden & Home
What started as a fruit stand in 1948 and has since grown into four different garden centers, Al's is the place for all things home and gardens. Their 10.5 acre flagship location at 16920 SW Roy Rogers in Sherwood boasts a diverse selection of high-quality plants, trees, shrubs, and other garden supplies, along with an extensive collection of home décor, gifts, and outdoor living products. With three locations spanning the West side and one on the East side in Gresham, Al's is an accessible spot for those looking to spruce up their outdoor areas.
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#3 Farmington Gardens
Serving the greater Hillsboro and Beaverton areas for more than 29 years at 21815 SW Farmington Road, Farmington Gardens offers annuals, perennials, and shrubs, as well as floral arrangements at their Downtown Hillsboro location. Looking to create a summer garden that features fruit trees? Farmington Garden also offers a wide variety of fruit trees and has extensive information on the best practices for planting and rearing the trees. With classes, events, and fundraisers, Farmington Gardens is the perfect community-centered nursery for folks on the West side.
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#4 Portland Nursery
Serving customers on the East side with locations at 5050 SE Stark Street and 9000 SE, Division Street, Portland Nursery has been a long-standing Portland staple since 1907. Starting out as a wholesale nursery, Portland Nursery transitioned to commercial sales in the 1980s. They pride themselves on having the garden solution for every outdoor project and they offer everything from grasses and bamboo, to vegetables and nut trees.
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#5 Tony's Garden Center
Truly a family affair, Tony's Garden Center was started by Abe & Barbara, who had a passion for offering neighbors and customers top-quality plants. Today, you can now find their sons running the business and continuing the same level of attention and care set forth by their parents. With locations in SE Portland, Happy Valley, and Damascus they are sharing the love for plants and beautiful outside spaces with a vast audience.
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With our warm temperatures and sunny forecast, now is a great time to add color and vegetation to your yard. With the help of these fantastic Portland nurseries, you can bring in a pop of color with bright flowers or enjoy tending to a robust vegetable garden this summer.
Happy Gardening!
