Gowanus Nursery

Native plant and garden nursery. Top products: regional native plants, soil amendments, gardening tools. Gowanus Nursery, based in Brooklyn for over 20 years, is a horticultural business specializing in the propagation and sale of regional native plants. With a strong focus on ecological restoration and support for local gardeners, the nursery emphasizes plants grown from local seeds. While the business is transitioning its physical Brooklyn location to a new operation in northwest Connecticut, its core identity remains rooted in providing high-quality native flora, specialized soil amendments, and gardening tools. The business serves local Brooklyn gardeners and environmental enthusiasts, offering expert guidance on seasonal plantings. Their methodology prioritizes the cultivation of native species that thrive in the local ecosystem, ensuring that their offerings are well-suited to the regional climate. As they reformulate their business model, they continue to maintain a commitment to regional horticulture, moving toward an online-ordering and local drop-spot distribution system to keep supporting the gardening community.