Ready to do some spring planting? Searching for fruit or vegetable plants around Greenville, SC and the Upstate? There are several local plant nurseries in Greenville, Spartanburg, and the Upstate where you can buy strong plants and get expert advice from experienced gardeners.
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The only thing better than growing your own fresh fruits and veggies from seed is to purchase them as strong starters from a local plant nursery. Local nurseries can provide detailed information about how plants were grown and processed, give you confidence that you’re investing in a strong and healthy plant, and even offer expert advice for growing in our region.
When you walk into a plant nursery, come with a plan:
- Decide in advance where you will plant: directly in the soil, in a raised garden bed, or a container.
- Make sure you know the depth and surface area for your garden, too, as different plants require different amounts of space to grow.
- Assess the available sunlight in your growing area, so you can choose plants that will flourish in full sun, partial shade, or heavy shade.
These factors will help you research what kind and how many plants you can buy. If you’re still unsure, the experts at your local plant nursery can guide you based on that information, so just bring it with you!
When considering edible plants like fruits and vegetables, don’t forget to consider your appetite:
- What do you like to eat? If your kids won’t eat it from the store, they might not eat it from your garden, either. Try starting with plants that you know your family already enjoys.
- What is the plant’s yield? Different varieties of plants have different yields—that is, the amount they typically produce. High-yield plants can be especially exciting for beginner gardeners.
- What will you do with your leftovers? Especially if you opt for a high-yield plant, you might grow more than your family can eat. Start thinking now about canning or other preservation methods, legal requirements for selling, or just sharing with friends and neighbors!
When in doubt, feel free to visit your local plant nursery to start browsing and talking to the experts there for guidance. The Clemson Extensive Service is also a completely free online resource where you can search for more information all about planting in our region, or find your local office to consult with experienced Master Gardeners!
Greenville Area Garden Centers and Plant Nurseries
Discover plant nurseries and garden centers in Greenville, SC and surrounding areas in the list below. Know of a local nursery or vegetable seller we’re missing? Let us know in the comments!
Blue Oak Horticulture
Blue Oak Horticulture
198 Fews Bridge Road, Taylors, SC | 864.508.4581
If you are looking for native plants, this is the place to go! They also offer non-native edibles, so you can pick up some fruit and vegetable plants while you’re there. Their inventory list is regularly updated.
Country Boys Home and Garden
Country Boys Home and Garden
1949 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC | 864.331.0291
2917 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC | 864.292.0260
With two Greenville, SC locations, you’ll be happy to find tons of vegetable plugs for your garden. They also have house plants, outdoor plants, and tons of garden decor.
Greenville State Farmers Market
Greenville State Farmers Market
1354 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC | 864.244.4023
Not only can you grab some fruit and vegetable plants here, but the awesome farmers market has fresh produce to hold you over until those plants bring forth their bounty. They also have a great selection of succulents and ferns if some home decorating is also on your to-do list.
Hogg Greenhouses
Hogg Greenhouses
312 South Main Street, Simpsonville, SC | 864.967.7544
Hogg Greenhouses offer vegetable plants, herbs, annuals, hanging baskets, local honey, and fresh, hand-picked vegetables.
Lichtenfelt Nurseries
Lichtenfelt Nurseries
947 Anderson Ridge Rd, Greer, SC | 864.458.9864
This is the Upstate’s largest center, open since 1989. They’ve got trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lots of other plants and flowers. Spring inventory is growing, so if you don’t see what you want online, just give them a call.
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Martin Garden Center
Martin Garden Center
198 Martin Rd, Greenville, SC | 864.277.1818
Martin’s has lots of plants, seedlings, flowers, and anything you could probably want for your indoor or outdoor space. They also have tons of shrubs and trees.
Mile Creek Farm Market
Mile Creek Farm Market
3020 Walhalla Highway, Six Mile, SC | 864.481.5206
This market offers fresh produce, berries, and plants to grow your own goodies to eat. Residents of Pickens also have the option of ordering fresh produce boxes delivered to their homes.
Padula’s Plants and Garden
Padula’s Plants and Garden
2267B Mays Bridge Road, Greer, SC | 864.320.0246
Padula’s Plants specializes in herbs, fruits, and vegetables grown without the use of harmful chemicals. They can be found at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market and TheRed Barn Flea Market in Greer and you can pick up plants and flowers from their garden in Greer as well. Just send them a message via Facebook or call.
The Neighborhood Nursery
The Neighborhood Nursery
1655 Fairview Road, Fountain Inn, SC | 864.270.8383
If you’d like to have a lemonade stand next summer, The Neighborhood Nursery offers cold hardy lemon and lime trees at a great price. They also offer unique plants like pink lemonade blueberry bushes.
South Pleasantburg Nursery
South Pleasantburg Nursery
1135 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC
This garden center is spectacular, with so much to explore! They have selection of vegetables plants at the front side of the parking lot closest to South Pleasantburg Drive. The garden center is open Monday – Saturday from 8 am – 5:30 pm.
Staggs Nursery
Staggs Nursery
3010 Locust Hill Road, Taylors, SC | 864.968.2690
A full-service nursery that carries vegetable plants and more. They have a variety of shrubs, trees, and garden decor as well as rocks you can have delivered to your home.
Spartanburg Area Garden Centers and Plant Nurseries
Discover plant nurseries and garden centers in Spartanburg, SC and surrounding areas in the list below. Consider calling ahead to confirm that a certain plant or category of plants is available before visiting!
Carolina Garden World
Carolina Garden World
1701 Union Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 | 864.853.3942
This locally owned nursery offers fruit trees, vegetable plants, and more. If creating a garden to attract fairies in your yard is something you’ve been meaning to do, they’ve got all you’ll need to create one.
Drew’s Greenhouse
Drew’s Greenhouse
964 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 | 864.342.0244
Drew’s Greenhouse is a locally owned business with everything from tropical plants to backyard vegetables available for sale. They also offer some special events from time to time, with details posted on their Facebook page.
Gunter’s Nursery & Garden Center
Gunter’s Nursery & Garden Center
215 Caldwell Circle, Spartanburg, SC 29301 | 864.595.6900
Gunter’s Gardens is a popular plant nursery on Spartanbug’s westside. Opened in 2001, this plant nursery carries a wide range of trees, shrubs, flowers, and garden supplies. They post new inventory on Facebook, so follow their page to watch the plants arriving.
Piedmont Farm and Garden Supply
Piedmont Farm and Garden Supply
7043 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303 | 864.583.1494
Plant a purple garden with Piedmont Farm and Garden Supply! They sell purple carrots, potatoes, peppers, lettuce, and more. They have rows and rows of pepper plants, tomato plants, and then some. If you’ve got picky eaters, a fruit or vegetable with a surprising color can intrigue them into trying a bite!
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Quick Carl’s Greenhouse & Nursery
Quick Carl’s Greenhouse & Nursery
8830 Asheville Highway, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 | 864.415.8276
For a quick and easy shopping experience in northern Spartanburg County, consider a visit to Quick Carl’s! They’re excited about spring and selling evergreen shrubs, seasonal flowers, firewood, and more.
Roebuck Greenhouses
Roebuck Greenhouses
3339 Carolina Country Club Road, Roebuck, SC 29376 | 864.576.7210
Is this Spartanburg’s oldest operating nursery? Roebuck Greenhouses has been serving the Upstate since 1962! This 22-acre site sells a large variety of indoor and outdoor plants, garden pottery, faux greenery, and even home decor.
Settle Greenhouses
Settle Greenhouses
1360 Settle Road, Inman, SC 29349 | 864.439.0100
This nursery has greenhouses full of plants including tomatoes and peppers. Don’t forget to grab some plants that attract some pollinators to help your garden!
Stewart Farms
Stewart Farms
6600 SC Highway 92, Enoree, SC 29335 | 864.969.7270
Stewart Farms is a working farm and nursery, run by three generations of the Stewart Family. They are open year-round and offer vegetable plants, berries, and more.
Upstate Nursery
Upstate Nursery
1020 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 | 864.342.1171
364 Dillard Road, Duncan, SC 29334 | 864.978.7585
Now with two convenient locations in central Spartanburg and Duncan, Upstate Nursery sells large quantities of trees, shrubs, and flowers.
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Where do YOU buy local fruit and vegetable plants for your garden?
Great list! I’m inspired to increase my herb garden this year. It’s a great way to have chef-ready ingredients.