Welcome to Gardens on the Prairie

Gardens on the Prairie was established on February 12, 2001. The nursery is located on 7 1/2 acres with 3 acres presently developed. Our mission is to provide the gardener with professional advice, friendly service and a unique selection of plant material. The nursery is arranged methodically by color and category interspersed with displays for ideas for your landscape & garden. The nursery is constantly changing as new material arrives and displays are continually developed. We invite you to visit us often for a visual and educational horticultural experience.

A Message from the Owner

What a long, cold, snowy Winter! I think everyone is eagerly anticipating Spring! Exciting new annuals, perennials, water plants, shrubs, and trees...expanded and colorful gardens...many opportunities to expand your gardening knowledge...it's all part of 2008 at Gardens on the Prairie.

2008 is going to be a very ambitious gardening year. We are bringing back our popular "Rise and Shine" gardening series. Join us at 8:00 am on Saturdays June 7, August 9, and September 13. New for 2008 will be the ABC's gardening series (evenings) which includes "Landscaping Your Home", "Kitchen Gardening", "Water Plants", and "Floral Design". Please refer to the calendar of events for further details. Finally, I will be conducting free Garden Walks once a month from June-September. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at the gardens, gardening tips, and an in-depth look at some "new" plants.

Our new Potager Garden (15th century soup and kitchen garden) and outdoor kitchen is scheduled to be completed in early June. Stop by and visit the "Ruins Garden", the "Cutting Garden", and the "Trial Garden" as they grow into seasonal splendor.

Plants abound this year as we continue to add new varieties of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Tropical plants, succulents, vegetables and herbs will be greatly expanded. We will also be carrying a brand new line of water plants. Visit the Garden Center each month as the seasons unfold to reveal unique plants and beautiful gardens.