I could browse aisle after aisle of flowers in Vermont’s garden centers without a care in the world. Every summer, I carefully craft my hanging baskets and pots and planters for the upcoming season. Each year has a different theme – all with bright pops of color to counteract the gray we live with for what seems like six months out of the year.

I’m not sure if it’s the long Vermont winters, or perhaps the horticulturist genes in me, but I love nothing more than visiting Vermont’s garden centers. The burst of colorful flowers against the backdrop of lush green grass is one of my favorite simple pleasures.

I’m lucky that we have so many small businesses in Vermont that provide beautiful flowers to work with… So, I’ve rounded up my list of my favorite garden centers to visit in Vermont. Put these garden center on your list whether you’re starting a container veggie garden or overhauling your backyard landscaping.

What are you favorite garden centers in Vermont?

Best Garden Centers in Vermont to Visit

Red Wagon Plants, Hinesburg, Vermont

Red Wagon Plants is always a spring destination for me to load up one of their red wagons with annuals, vegetables, and berry bushes for our garden. IMO, they have the best starters for herbs and plants in the state! “Growers of premium plants for the vegetables, herbs, and ornamental gardens in your life,” Red Wagon is a smaller (but mighty!) Vermont garden center. Community involvement is also important to Red Wagon. They frequently donate plants and host fundraisers to support community partners. Read more about their extensive community involvement here.

Open 8:00AM – 6:00PM in season
2408 Shelburne Falls Road, Hinesburg, Vermont

Greenhaven Gardens and Nursery, New Haven, Vermont

Greenhaven, just outside of Middlebury, Vermont, was my go-to nursery for many years when I lived in Middlebury. They grow all of their own annuals and perennials. They also offer boast 500 varieties of perennials. Additionally, the Middlebury garden center offers some of the fairest prices of garden centers in Vermont. Greenhaven also offers a lot of wisdom from their expert staff to ensure your plants have longevity – even the annuals!

Open Monday – Saturday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM | Sunday, 9:00AM-4:00PM
2638 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven, Vermont

Horsford Garden & Nursery, Charlotte, Vermont

Horsford’s is a must-stop in Charlotte for browsing their gorgeous fields of perennials outside. (Don’t miss The Old Brick Store for a sandwich if you’re making a road trip to check Horsford’s out!). Their staff is extremely knowledgable, and the plants are hardy and well-loved – along with all Vermont-grown. Horsford’s has been a staple in Vermont for 125 years. Their annuals are pesticide-free and grown in antique glass greenhouses. They also do full-blown landscaping, if you’re in need of a complete overhaul and don’t have the patience (or desire!) to do it on your own. Horsford’s regularly offers specials ensure you check out their Sales & Features page to see what great deals they’ve offering when you visit.

Open every day in season, 8:30AM – 5:30PM
2111 Greenbush Road, Charlotte, Vermont

Claussen’s Florist, Greenhouse, and Perennial Farm, Colchester, Vermont

Claussen’s, which has been locally owned and operated for 45 years, is my go-to stop for annuals, perennials, and floral arrangements for special occasions. They happen to be just down the road from my house (lucky me)! With over 40 greenhouses featuring a “rain forest effect”, the offerings at Claussen’s are plentiful and beautiful. And, the flowers are all locally grown. Don’t miss the succulents! The Colchester garden center also features a wide variety of gifts, gardening accessories, and indoor houseplants for every season. Sign up for their newsletter for weekly specials, or check out their specials page on their website.

Open every day, 8:00AM-6:00PM

​187 Main Street, Colchester, Vermont

What are you favorite garden centers in Vermont? Share in the comments below to keep the conversation going!