Gainesville, FL ยท Zone 9

Grow your own food โ€” we'll help you every step of the way

Plants, know-how, and community for Gainesville gardeners. Visit our self-serve nursery or book a garden consult.

๐Ÿ• Open 9am โ€“ 6pm ๐Ÿ“ 2030 NW 7th Place
Fresh oregano growing at Roots & Shoots nursery

๐ŸŒฟ Fresh oregano โ€” available now

What we offer

Everything you need to grow

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Self-serve plant nursery

Vegetables, herbs, and fruit starts chosen for Gainesville's Zone 9 climate. Browse in person and pay digitally โ€” it's that easy.

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Garden consulting

One-on-one guidance tailored to your space, goals, and season. From a free Zoom call to full raised bed setup โ€” we have a package for every level.

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Resources & care guides

Seasonal planting tips, plant care guides, and advice grounded in years of growing in North Central Florida. No guesswork required.

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What's growing now

Seasonal plant availability

We only offer plants proven to thrive in our Zone 9 climate โ€” so what we stock changes with the season.

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Fall & Winter

September โ€“ February

ChamomileRosemary DillParsley BasilPeppermint Collard GreensBroccoli CabbageKale Pak ChoyBrussels Sprouts
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Spring

March โ€“ May

Heat-tolerant Basil EggplantOkra Sweet Potato Southern Peas Lemon Balm Garlic Chives Sage

We transition to heat-tolerant varieties as temperatures rise.


How our shop works

Self-serve made simple

No checkout lines, no waiting. Pick your plants and pay in minutes.

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Browse our stock list

Check what's available online before you visit, or browse in person at 2030 NW 7th Place.

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Select your plants

Pick out your plants and add up the total cost of your selections.

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Pay digitally

Send payment via CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle. We do not accept cash or PayPal for self-serve.

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Our nursery

Growing in Gainesville

Photos from our self-serve nursery โ€” real plants, ready to grow in your garden.

Lemon balm with care card at Roots & Shoots

Lemon Balm

Fresh peppermint plants

Peppermint

Blueberry Emerald plant

Blueberry โ€” Emerald

Large basil plant

Basil

Tomato seedlings

Tomato starts

All plants grown and sold at 2030 NW 7th Place, Gainesville FL


Kind words

From our gardening community

"I had no idea where to start โ€” now I have a thriving herb garden. The advice was practical and genuinely encouraging."

โ€” Sarah M., Gainesville

"Best plant prices in town, and they actually teach you how to keep things alive. Highly recommend to anyone in Gainesville."

โ€” James T., UF student

"We went from a bare backyard to producing tomatoes, kale, and herbs within one season. Worth every penny of the consult."

โ€” Maria & Luis R., NW Gainesville
Ready to start growing?

Stop by the nursery or book a consult

We are open March through May, seven days a week, 9am to 6pm at 2030 NW 7th Place, Gainesville FL.