500+ native species. Come find yours.
A Virginia native plant nursery, established 1998. Reserve online, pick up at the nursery.
Whatever you're planting, we'll help you start with the right roots.
Plants
500+ Virginia natives propagated on-site. Browse the catalog, reserve for pickup.
Browse plantsPackages
Pre-built collections for butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds, and shade beds.
See packagesLandscape Design
Site visit, plant list, optional install, for the whole yard.
See the processGreen Trade
Wholesale program for designers, contractors, and land managers.
Trade accountsWorth seeing in person right now.
Browse all plants
Get a yard that works.
Tired lawn, bare foundation, slope you can't mow, bring us photos. We'll design a planting plan using natives that actually thrive in your soil and light.
A yard that's actually alive.
Natives are over 28× more productive for insects, birds, and soil life than the standard ornamentals at the box store. Here's what that looks like on a Hill House yard.
of land birds in N. America raise their young on insects only native plants support.
more caterpillar biomass produced by native oaks than non-native ornamentals.
chemical pesticides. Just natural pest control when needed.
Started in 1998 by Janet Davis.
A horticulturist who decided this county deserved better than box-store rhododendrons. Twenty-eight years later, that's still the whole job.
A real selection
Hundreds of species, propagated here from regional genetics, not trucked in from out of state.
Answers, not guesses
Tell us about your site. We'll tell you what will work and what won't, honestly.
Regional ecotype
Every plant adapted to Blue Ridge and Mid-Atlantic soils, weather, and the wildlife that lives here.
They keep coming back.
"Wonderful visit! Love the place! Committed native gardener who is very grateful you're here! Will come back and bring friends! Thank you!"
"Outstanding variety of reasonably priced native plants and extremely helpful staff."
"I am always thankful for Janet's enthusiasm and knowledgeable advice! Your plants are always healthy and thrive in our landscapes."
Upcoming events.
Free workshops, tours, and planting jams through spring and summer.
