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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, ...

16 April, 2024

On the hunt for garden gold? There’s a bright yellow plant that will work for you, no matter your garden conditions. Read on for the details about our most popular golden shrubs. Eureka Gold Yaupon ...

02 April, 2024

Less is More: thin your fruit crops for bigger, better results This winter and spring, we have had perfect weather for fruit trees, seeing huge bouquets of blooms on pears, peaches, apples, plums &...

01 April, 2024

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 lands...

06 March, 2024

Your One-Stop Holiday Destination! View this year's Gardener's Gift Guide to find the perfect gift for the gardener in your life! Flowering plants, unique gifts, rare houseplants, floral combinations ...

28 November, 2023

When a Christmas tree is cut, more than half its weight is water. With proper care, you can maintain the quality of your tree. Below are a number of tips on caring for your tree: Displaying trees in w...

11 November, 2023

Learn the, surprisingly easy, ins and outs of adding potatoes to your panhandle garden harvest! View our in-stock varieties!...

22 August, 2023

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. ...

30 May, 2023

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......

15 February, 2023

Learn the, surprisingly easy, ins and outs of adding potatoes to your panhandle garden harvest! View our in-stock varieties!...

24 January, 2023

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!...

05 January, 2023

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...

21 November, 2022

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......

06 September, 2022

No modern interior is complete without a little greenery to freshen things up. Here are our top picks for easy and stylish houseplants to brighten up your new place!...

16 August, 2022

Learn how to take one of the most diverse houseplant varieties, hoyas, and propagate the cuttings into brand new plant babies!...

21 June, 2022

Tallahassee Summers can bring the heat, but these plants prefer it that way! View heat-loving shrubs, annuals, perennials and herbs!...

20 June, 2022

Providing Vitamin D, increasing daily movement and boosting our mood, fresh air and sunshine provide numerous benefits to all of us – including our kids....

27 May, 2022

On Mother’s Day we have an extra opportunity to shower those special women in our lives with love, so why not give a gift that’s based on how they receive love – after all, it is about them. Bel...

04 May, 2022

We just received a shipment of stunning Japanese Maples! Check out our selections below to find your new favorite tree. All listed varieties and sizes are available as of 4.15.2022, but these plants w...

20 April, 2022

Tallahassee Nurseries has a long history of searching out new and unusual plants to offer to our loyal patrons. We are constantly seeking out new growers to expand the plant palette of Tallahassee gar...

12 April, 2022

If you live in the Tallahassee area you no doubt know camellias are those pretty flowers in the winter time and you’re probably familiar with your 2 or 3 favorite kinds, but did you know there are n...

10 March, 2022

Each winter, I see all manner of eye-catching decorations in area front yards. I’m not just talking about flying reindeer. Each time a hard freeze is expected, you may find your neighbors draping ev...

27 January, 2022

 PANSIES Pansies are one of the most popular and recognizable cool weather annuals across the country. Pansies offer charming round flowers that create a pop of color from fall till spring. Pansies a...

27 January, 2022

Peperomia has been declared by many in the houseplant community as 2022’s Houseplant of the Year and I can’t disagree with them. Peperomias are probably one of my favorite houseplants because they...

25 January, 2022

The best time to plant onion sets in our area is September through December, and we have the largest selection of bulk onions we've ever had....

29 September, 2021

From food to potions to wands to character names – the Harry Potter series lends itself quite nicely to garden planning in Tallahassee....

04 August, 2021

Of all the types of houseplants, the Ficus family is a favorite of ours due to its diverse varieties and generally easier care ...

09 June, 2021

Peace, tranquility and soothing sounds are just some of the benefits of incorporating a water feature to your garden. Picture rocking on the porch, cold iced tea in your hand on a hot summer day only ...

06 May, 2021

Hydrangeas are a classic for Mother's Day, and with good reason. The soft, colorful blooms look like surreal paintings, adding splashes of blue, pink, and purple to the garden, right around Mother’s...

05 May, 2021

The real answer to that question is unsatisfying…“it all depends.” To understand why, we must remember that a fruit tree is a living organism, a miraculous creature that can produce delicious fo...

15 April, 2021

We asked you what your burning houseplant questions were and you all shared some really great ones! Our own Savannah Atwell shares the answers!...

13 April, 2021

Every list of deer resistant plants is fundamentally flawed (well-intentioned, but flawed), and that’s because they cannot definitively state whether the deer in your yard will eat your plants. ...

12 March, 2021

Irises have inspired artists for centuries. Even masters like Van Gogh and Monet tried to capture the alluring beauty of these spring blooms. Despite the creativity and skill of these paintings, the r...

03 March, 2021

While anyone can enjoy the trees at our local parks, you can bring home your very own Japanese Magnolia, to enjoy every year in your own garden....

22 February, 2021

Tillandsias seem to be in constant demand, especially colorful varieties or ones in bloom. Caring for these little plants can seem daunting considering that most other houseplants grow in a pot of soi...

10 February, 2021

Growing tomatoes in Tallahassee is one of the staple spring crops we’re able to cultivate! There are dozens of varieties to choose from making things not only a tasty adventure but, also super i...

10 February, 2021

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...

02 December, 2020

Hanging Baskets Hanging baskets are one of the easiest and most popular ways of bringing your garden or landscape to new heights (pun intended).  Not only are hanging baskets beautiful, they also las...

10 November, 2020

For the gardener, there are exciting new trends in landscaping for 2021 that will be something to look forward to. A few new trends and some classic favorites that will be worth keeping an eye out for...

06 November, 2020

You won’t believe how many fruit bearing plants we’ve been able to source for planting this fall! Nearly all of it is locally grown, right here in the Florida Panhandle. Using edible plants in you...

14 October, 2020

My love affair with variegated plants started in my early garden years. Whether walking through a botanical garden or arboretum, my eyes were immediately drawn to the distinctness of these plants....

19 August, 2020

The houseplant craze is spreading like wildfire, producing more and more new plant parents. I love having a customer walk into the greenhouse excited about buying their very first plant baby. Many of ...

03 August, 2020

Muscadine Grapes are a real southern delicacy. These hardy grapes can be eaten fresh, pressed for juice, or made into wine. The native wild vines can be found all over the southeast, producing food fo...

01 July, 2020

Temperatures are really starting to warm up here in North Florida which means it is the perfect time to introduce some tropical foliage into your outdoor porch area. Whether you have shade, sun, or so...

19 May, 2020

Dear Tallahassee Nurseries Family, We would like to extend a huge thank you to our employees and customers who have worked so hard to make the big changes required in this challenging time. With your ...

31 March, 2020

One of the hottest trends in home improvement is landscape lighting. Trend has now met the temporary societal norm of spending even more time at home....

24 March, 2020

You’ve probably heard a lot about native plants in the last few years, but what’s so special about them? Native animals have been reliant on native plants as sustenance for eons. In those countles...

19 February, 2020

Exuberant, bright pink Taiwan cherry blossoms are a big part of springtime in Tallahassee. The eye-catching flowers are the earliest sign of the parade of spring blooms to come. These spectacular smal...

05 February, 2020

Fortuniana Rootstock Roses are Great…but What Does That Mean? Some plants are grown with special roots that help them survive in tough environments. These special roots are called “rootstock...

30 January, 2020

Christmas cactus is a plant that many people buy during the holiday season when their buds are just opening, revealing a colorful display. This colorful display leaves those same people wanting more b...

11 December, 2019

We are so incredibly excited to offer this season’s fruit collection. We’ve worked hard to source as many locally grown plants as possible & our fruit section is the fullest and most diverse i...

07 October, 2019

Fruit trees can be tricky to grow. While an ornamental plant need only survive to fulfill its function, a fruit tree generally needs to thrive before it will produce fruit. Basic fruit tree care is es...

07 October, 2019

Growing food, whether fruit or veggies, is not the easiest thing to do. But some types are easier to grow than others. It’s so important to set small, achievable goals when taking on a challenging n...

21 September, 2019

Houseplants bring more than just beauty and decor into your living space; they bring clean air too. Everyday house-hold items such as paint and carpet can unknowingly increase the amount of air pollut...

11 June, 2019

This time of year, everyone is looking for creative ways to add color to their yards or gardens. We at Tallahassee Nurseries have an easy solution for you…beautiful hydrangeas! Hydrangeas are easy t...

29 May, 2019

Memorials to lost loved ones (be they human or pet) are a wonderful way to keep fond memories alive. Please carefully review the following considerations before gifting plants as a living memorial for...

20 May, 2019

We're out at Maclay Gardens to get inspiration for our Camellia discussion! If you're looking for a low-care, long-lasting, winter show of blooms, camellias are the perfect choice....

26 February, 2019

Azaleas are fantastically useful plants that can solve all kinds of landscape problems. Yet, I often get the same negative response when I suggest them to gardeners, “oh I don’t want azaleas, they...

23 February, 2019
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