Whispering Gardens

Full-Service Retail Garden Center. Top products: Hosta varieties, Heirloom tomato plants, Flowering trees and shrubs, Hanging baskets, Perennials and annuals. Whispering Gardens is a family-owned and operated full-service garden center located in Cottage Grove, established in 1993. The nursery focuses on a wide breadth of horticultural offerings, including an extensive collection of Hosta varieties, over 100 types of heirloom and miniature tomato plants, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, shade trees, and various vegetable starts. Their operations feature on-site greenhouses where they prioritize the minimal use of chemicals and pesticides. Beyond plant sales, the business provides bulk landscaping materials like mulch, soil, and rock, as well as water gardening supplies and pond fish. Serving primarily local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts, the business operates a 1.5-acre display garden that serves as an event venue and educational space. They also offer professional garden design consultation and installation services. Their mission is built on a family legacy of horticulture, combining retail sales of high-quality plant stock with a commitment to personalized customer education and service.