The Plant Shop

Botanical Garden Nursery Retailer. Top products: Perennials, Annuals, Edibles, Herbs, Succulents, California native plants. The Gardens at Heather Farm, established in 1972 in Walnut Creek, California, is a non-profit organization operating a 6.5-acre public botanical garden. Beyond its core mission of environmental education, community engagement, and event hosting, the organization maintains an active nursery operation. The nursery provides a curated selection of plants specifically suited for the regional climate, including a diverse range of perennials, annuals, edible crops, herbs, succulents, and California native species. Their horticultural offerings are primarily available through seasonal plant sales, which support the organization's broader educational and conservation efforts. The nursery serves local home gardeners and plant enthusiasts, emphasizing sustainable gardening practices and native plant cultivation. By integrating a retail nursery into a public garden setting, the organization provides visitors with the opportunity to acquire plants that mirror the species showcased in their demonstration gardens, such as the Cowden Rose Garden and various thematic shade and rock gardens.