Went to all of the nurseries in Big Bear looking for some trees for privacy screening and color. Our neighbor turned us on to Brian Hood at Hood Growers. Small business, but he is very good at advising best options, has GREAT trees/shrubs/plants in his supply, and is very reasonably priced. He also delivers and installs (for a fee, but reasonable). He is extremely knowledgeable, and doesn’t mind dumb questions (I asked several). VERY nice guy. Nothing against the larger nurseries on the lake, but we loved the experience with Brian, and will be back to him in the Spring to plant more. Only open limited hours on weekends, but I believe he will take pre-coordinated appointments outside of his hours. Does deliveries/planting on weekdays. Great small business owner, great small business. Highly recommend.
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Hood Growers
Location:
📍743 Bear Mountain Rd, Big Bear, CA 92314, USA
Hours
mondayClosed
tuesdayClosed
wednesdayClosed
thursdayClosed
fridayClosed
saturday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
sunday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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About the Nursery
Native and drought-tolerant nursery. Top products: Native penstemons, Drought-tolerant shrubs, Edible landscape plants, Trees. Hood Growers is a specialty plant nursery located in the Big Bear mountain community, established in 2016. The business focuses on providing science-based horticultural solutions for local gardeners, with a strong emphasis on native, drought-tolerant, and edible plant species suited for high-altitude environments. Their operations center on promoting ecological health through pollinator-friendly gardening practices. Beyond selling a curated selection of nursery stock—including various penstemon species and hardy trees—they serve as an educational resource for the community, offering expert guidance on soil amendment, root-washing, and sustainable planting techniques. Their target customer base includes residential gardeners and local landscaping enthusiasts seeking to create resilient, four-season gardens. Hood Growers has evolved from a small, modest operation into a recognized local authority on regional botany, mission-driven to help neighbors successfully cultivate gardens that thrive in challenging mountain climates.
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Customer Reviews(18)
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Brian F9 months ago
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Debbie A11 months ago
My go to plant guy! Brian is always kind and very helpful. It’s always a fun trip, and of course I end up going home with more than I planned! 😂💛
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Renae Casasanta11 months ago
Hidden treasures. High quality care, knowledgeable owner.
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T. T.2 years ago
We love Hood Growers! Brian is so knowledgeable about how plants thrive in Big Bear and patient as all heck with a group of ADHD squirrel-humans. We learned a ton about everything from which native plants to plant as ground cover vs. non-native plants that will survive freezing temperatures. 10/10 buying all of my plants here 🌱
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RUBEN CHALUPA3 years ago
Awesome choices!!! great prices??? Highly recommend them!!! Great service!!!!! Knowledgeable!!!!! They are on North Shore side in Big Bear City………😀
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