🌱 Seeds & Plants

Small farm and nursery in Ghent offering native and regionally appropriate plants well-suited to the Hudson Valley climate and soil conditions. A low-key resource for Columbia County gardeners and homesteaders looking to establish native species and locally trialed varieties. Contact directly for current availability and open hours.

A native plant nursery in Margaretville, Delaware County, specializing in local-ecotype native plants of the Catskills and Hudson Valley — plants with genetic lineages adapted to the specific microclimates and soils of the region. A resource for homesteaders and land stewards who want native plants that will truly thrive in Catskill conditions.

Rensselaer County's premier family-owned garden center and nursery, in continuous operation since 1870. Known for an exceptional selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, roses, and trees. Also carries mulch, topsoil, composted cow manure, sand, hay, straw, and Saratoga Sod. Free soil testing with advice. Custom container planting available. Staff provides expert horticultural guidance seven days a week in season.

A nine-acre nursery, garden center, and farm market in the heart of Bedford Village, reimagined in 2022 when horticulturalist Max Apton took over the historic Bedford Nursery property. Bedford Farms grows its own vegetables, flowers, perennials, and annuals on-site alongside a curated selection of hard-to-find cultivars, native plants, and specialty trees. The farm stand is stocked with freshly harvested produce and cut flowers, and a café serves coffee and pastries amid the garden beds. A new sales building added in 2025 rounded out the property into a full destination garden center.

A source for heirloom and open-pollinated seeds trialed and adapted specifically for the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain growing conditions — Zones 5b through 6a. Seeds are locally selected for performance in this specific bioregion, not just regionally appropriate varieties from a catalog. Hosts seed saving workshops each February covering selection, cleaning, storage, and variety maintenance. A genuine small-scale regional seed company rooted in Catskill Mountain growing.

A nursery and greenhouse in Saugerties serving the mid-Hudson Valley with trees, shrubs, perennials, and garden plants. A reliable local growing resource in Ulster County for homesteaders and gardeners establishing productive landscapes in the Hudson Valley and Catskill foothills.

Micro boutique flower farm growing hundreds of flowers in raised beds without chemicals or pesticides. Year-round cut flower CSA available. Fresh vibrant blooms at local markets.

A Dutchess County plant nursery specializing exclusively in native species grown without insecticides, herbicides, or any synthetic weed killers — from propagation through sale. Stocks native perennials, shrubs, grasses, and trees suited to the Hudson Valley region. A resource for homesteaders, gardeners, and land stewards wanting to establish genuine native plant communities on their property rather than cultivars or near-natives.

A small greenhouse nursery in Cornwallville, Greene County, offering a rotating inventory of trees, shrubs, fruit plants, vegetable varieties, and perennials — native and non-native, with an emphasis on plants that complement native flora. A local growing resource in Greene County.

Veteran-owned family farm growing specialty cut flowers. Healing hearts through flower power. Seasonal cut flower arrangements and bouquets available at markets.

Nursery and greenhouse operation in Altamont serving Albany County gardeners and homesteaders in the Helderberg foothills. Grows annuals, perennials, vegetable and herb starts, hanging baskets, and seasonal specialty plants. A trusted local source for Capital Region gardeners looking for quality, locally grown plant starts and nursery stock.

A small farm near Schenectady using organic practices to produce a wide range of products including fresh produce, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and mushrooms. Also raises mixed breed chickens for eggs and Cornish Cross chickens for meat. A diverse small farm operation with a nursery focus serving the Schenectady County community.

A NOFA-NY certified organic nursery growing heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable transplants, herbs, and cut flower seedlings from seed at the historic Lyndhurst Estate potting sheds in Tarrytown. Owner Nick sells at area farmers markets throughout the lower Hudson Valley and through home delivery to Westchester and NYC. Homegrown Kitchen Gardens also offers garden bed design, soil evaluation, and weekly garden maintenance for home gardeners who want professionally grown organic starts locally suited to the region's climate.

A family-operated garden center and landscape nursery established in 1977, now spread across 17 acres at its Northern Westchester flagship location with an additional 100-acre growing farm in Amenia. Katonah Nursery carries trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, herbs, bulbs, grass seed, fertilizer, tools, pottery, and potting mixes. The on-staff landscape design team offers full garden planning and installation services, and the nursery is known for hundreds of hard-to-find plant varieties suited to the Hudson Valley climate.

A full-service mountaintop garden center and landscape firm established in 1987 on Route 23C in Jewett, carrying over 500 varieties of perennials and 500+ annuals, bedding plants, herbs, and vegetables. The curated nursery draws customers from Albany and beyond, offering a garden-like shopping environment with knowledgeable staff. Also provides landscape design and installation, bulk mulch and soil delivery, and serves as a wedding and event venue.

A farm nursery in Sullivan County offering plants, perennials, and seasonal farm products. A local nursery resource for the Callicoon and western Sullivan County community serving homesteaders and gardeners in the region.

Family-owned greenhouse and nursery in the Town of Galway in northwestern Saratoga County, operated by Michael and Kathleen Tillson. Offers a full line of spring bedding plants, annuals, perennials, vegetable transplants including rhubarb, asparagus, horseradish, blueberries, and raspberries, plus herbs, hanging baskets, container gardens, and cut flowers — all selected for performance in the Capital Region climate. Also offers culinary and medicinal herb garden planning. Closed Tuesdays; open May through late fall.

A chemically-free cut flower farm in Cherry Valley offering unique, heirloom, and seasonal flowers grown without chemicals from May through October. Offers local delivery to Cherry Valley, Cooperstown, Milford, and Oneonta areas. Bouquets and arrangements available through farm sales and farmers markets.

Combined nursery and greenhouse in Stone Ridge serving Ulster County gardeners and homesteaders with locally grown annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, and herb plants. A neighborhood-scale operation offering quality, locally grown starts for food and flower gardens in the Hudson Valley. Open seasonally — call ahead for current hours and availability.

A plant nursery in Beacon, Dutchess County, specializing in native, edible, and medicinal plants with a regional genetic lineage. The rare focus on edible AND medicinal natives makes this a premier resource for homesteaders wanting multi-purpose plants that feed, heal, and support local pollinators.

Nursery and greenhouse in Averill Park offering a curated selection of unusual and regionally appropriate plants for Capital Region gardens. Carries annuals, perennials, shrubs, and specialty plants suited to the local climate — a go-to for gardeners looking for something beyond the standard nursery fare in Rensselaer County.

Six-acre garden center in Rhinebeck with over 20 years serving the Hudson Valley as a one-stop shop for sustainable and organic gardening. Carries sustainably grown plant material, organic vegetable and herb starts, organic fertilizers, natural pest control, pottery, tools, and gifts. Hosts gardening classes and hands-on workshops year-round. Also operates a full-service landscaping division specializing in sustainable design, Unilock patios, and NY bluestone hardscaping.

Nursery and garden center in Hudson specializing in native and ornamental plants for the Hudson Valley landscape. Carries a thoughtfully curated selection of plants suited to the region's growing conditions — a resource for Columbia County homeowners and gardeners looking to incorporate native species and locally appropriate varieties into their landscapes.

A combined nursery and small greenhouse operation tucked into the Helderberg escarpment in East Berne, Albany County. Carries vegetable starts, herbs, native plants, and perennials with a homesteader sensibility — practical growing plants over ornamental varieties. A community growing resource for the southwestern Albany County Helderberg community.

A full-service landscape and retail nursery headquartered in Hawthorne, Rosedale Nurseries serves the greater New York metropolitan area, Hudson Valley, and western Connecticut from its flagship location on Saw Mill River Road. The nursery offers one of the region's widest selections of hardy trees, shrubs, perennials, native plants, herbs, and vegetable starts, alongside garden tools, landscape supplies, and specialty soils. The landscape department provides garden planning and installation services for residential clients ranging from small urban gardens to large estate properties.

A combined nursery and garden center in Schoharie, serving the Schoharie Valley with vegetable starts, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, and garden stock. A community growing resource in the heart of Schoharie County for home gardeners and small-scale food growers throughout the valley.

A certified organic medicinal and native plant nursery in Warwick, Orange County, open on specific dates throughout the growing season. Carries medicinal herbs, culinary herbs, native plants, and edible plants suited to the HV and Catskill region. A resource for homesteaders building their own medicinal herb gardens.

A family farm and nursery in Orangeburg, Rockland County, offering locally grown produce, plants, and seasonal farm products. A longtime Rockland County agricultural business serving gardeners and homesteaders in the region.

A 20-acre choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm started from seedlings in 1983, now carrying approximately 20,000 hand-sheared trees. Varieties include Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and Spruce, with an excellent selection of trees taller than 10 feet. Award-winning handmade wreaths and Christmas novelty decorations are also available at the farm. Retail and wholesale. New York Grown and Certified.

Combined nursery and greenhouse in Burnt Hills offering perennials, annuals, and garden plants for Saratoga County gardeners and homesteaders.