GROW HUB

Non-profit community plant nursery. Top products: Ornamental plants, Native plants, Seeds, Honey. GROW HUB is a non-profit plant nursery and horticultural facility located in Gainesville, Florida, dedicated to providing vocational programming and horticultural therapy for adults living with disabilities. The organization operates the Patti Shively Nursery, where they cultivate and sell a diverse range of ornamental and native plants to the general public. Their operations emphasize community engagement through workshops, educational programming, and partnerships with local initiatives like Bee City USA. Beyond its primary focus on plant cultivation and retail nursery operations, GROW HUB functions as a community hub that integrates ecological stewardship with social impact. The business model combines plant sales—including seasonal varieties, shrubs, and seeds—with mission-driven vocational training. By creating an inclusive environment, they serve homeowners and local gardeners while fostering life skills for their participants. Their offerings are supplemented by artisanal crafts and honey produced on-site, supporting their overarching goal of cultivation, empowerment, and community assistance.