Full Circle Gardens

Native and Pollinator Nursery. Top products: Native perennials, Pollinator-friendly plants, Rain garden plants, Bioswale plants, Locally collected seeds. Full Circle Gardens is a Vermont-based retail nursery dedicated to the propagation and sale of sustainably-grown native and pollinator-friendly perennial plants. Located in Essex, Vermont, the nursery distinguishes itself through a strong focus on ecological integrity, utilizing seeds, plugs, and propagation techniques to ensure high transplant vigor and long-term plant health. Their operational philosophy centers on supporting native wildlife and beneficial insects by prioritizing native Northeast varieties over non-native alternatives, though they do maintain a curated selection of non-natives known for pollinator utility. The business serves local gardeners and landscaping enthusiasts, providing expert consultation on native plant selection and rain garden design. Recognizing evolving customer preferences and the ecological demand for biodiversity, they offer various container sizes, including 4-inch pots, to facilitate easier planting and accessibility. A recipient of the 2022 Retailer of the Year award from the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association, the nursery emphasizes customer education and sustainable horticultural practices as core components of its mission to foster native plant stewardship in the region.