White Forest Nursery

Retail Ornamental and Fruit Nursery. Top products: Ornamental plants, Fruit trees, Vegetable starts, Landscape shrubs. White Forest Nursery is a long-standing retail garden center and plant nursery located in Kern County, California. Founded in 1965 by John and Janice White, the business transitioned from a small, tent-based operation into a prominent local horticultural destination. Currently managed by the second generation, Jere and Rita White, the nursery maintains a strong focus on providing both high-quality plant material and expert technical guidance to home gardeners. Their offerings span a broad range of ornamental plants, fruit trees, and seasonal vegetable starts suitable for the Bakersfield climate. Leveraging the founder’s background as a former state Agricultural Inspector and UC Berkeley horticultural alumnus, the nursery differentiates itself through a heritage of professional plant advice and curated selection. The business caters primarily to local homeowners, offering resources for landscape design, seasonal gardening, and ongoing plant maintenance.