About City Farmers Nursery
City Farmers Nursery is by far the best plant nursery in San Diego. It is a sprawling plant nursery and gardening store in the heart of the city of San Diego, in the neighborhood City Heights, that feels more like a walk through a biodiverse paradise, mixed with a farm, mixed with a petting zoo. They have every species of plant you can think of – from fruit trees to succulents, native pollinators to fancy imported indoor plants. The staff at City Farmers are incredibly knowledgeable and eager to help, whether you have the most basic gardening question or are looking to take your already advanced garden to the next level.
The space is also just a nice place to visit – on a date, with the kids, alone in a ponderous mood – even if you are not shopping. There are many little critters hiding around every corner at City Farmers, including goats, donkeys, turtles, rabbits, and roosters. Just know the donkeys will bite your child’s finger off so just keep those little flesh carrots out of their cage.
Once you are done plant shopping, grab a bite to eat next door. Attached to City Farmers is Nate’s Garden Grill, a bar and restaurant that features food sourced from local farmers and live music almost daily.
Great For
• Kids
• Seeing animals
• Planning a garden
A Closer Look
Founded in 1972 by local San Diegan Bill “Farmer Bill” Tall, City Farmers Nursery has been ahead of its time from the outset – focusing on local local local. Farmer Bill was all about organic gardening, native species, and sustainability before that became Whole Foods’ slogan, and today Farmer Bill’s legacy is alive and strong with his son Sam Tall who now runs the place. City Farmers does loads of community outreach – helping plant gardens at local schools, hosting free workshops and classes promoting sustainable gardening practices, offering garden consultations, and helping support numerous local nonprofits. This place is a beacon of San Diego small business, so next time you need a plant or some garden supplies, skip Home Depot and come to City Farmers. It is the best San Diego plant nursery.
Plus, Home Depot don’t have goats.
