Gardens feed our souls. Research has found that spending time working in a garden lightens the mood and lowers stress and anxiety. Something about working in the earth, clearing weeds, breathing in fresh air and seeing wildlife just soothes us – and of course, Washingtonians need all the vitamin D we can get! If you’ve been thinking about starting a garden or need to add to your current one, we have plenty of locally-owned places right here in the Skagit Valley where you can find all kinds of plants from landscape shrubs and stunning flowers to fruits and vegetables. Here is a list of garden stores and plant nurseries in Skagit County to check out.
Azusa Garden Centre
14904 WA-20, Mount Vernon
360.424.1580
Clint and Laura Lucci opened Azusa Garden Centre in May 2022 in the same location the former Azusa Farm and Gardens once operated. Their mission is to provide customers with great plants at fair prices. You can find both indoor and outdoor plants in a wide variety at Azusa. Check out their seasonal garden displays for inspiration and ask them your questions! They also do fun events throughout the year.
Salazars Nursery & Landscaping Supplies
1121 W Division Street, Mount Vernon
360.428.2896
If you are looking to get your landscaping supplies all in one place, including soil, bark, rocks and plants, check out Salazars Nursery & Landscaping Supplies in Mount Vernon. Since 2011 they have been helping Skagit County residents create gorgeous landscapes. Sign up for their emails so you don’t miss special discounts.
Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon
360.466.3821
Voted “Skagit’s Best of the Best” Nursery in 2023, Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse should definitely be on your list of places to visit. They have classes and workshops. You can even have your wedding or other special occasions at the nursery’s schoolhouse and English rose garden! As far as plants for sale, they carry a wide variety of common favorites and uncommon plants that are sure to make your garden spectacular. Their expertise can help you plan your garden, answer your questions and suggest the right plants for your space. They also carry a wide assortment of accessories, antiques and gifts, and have the largest assortment of roses (over 500 varieties!) and perennials in Northwest Washington.
Charley’s Greenhouses
17979 State Route 536 Mount Vernon
866.790.5926
Need a greenhouse? Charley’s Greenhouses in Mount Vernon is a local supplier of greenhouses in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Greenhouses are delivered in kits to your door. They are happy to answer questions and help you choose the right greenhouse for your needs.
Skagit Acres
18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon
360.424.6760
This 25-acre farm was purchased by a group of Mount Vernon High School alumni in 2019. Since then, they have worked on preserving Skagit Acres for future visitors. The garden center has seasonal indoor and outdoor plants to purchase and the gift shop includes fun gifts and home décor. Take a break from shopping for a treat at the Café and be sure to check out their fun events.
Burkland Gardens
360.228.5400
Burkland Gardens in a family-owned nursery specializing in dwarf and unusual conifers. If you are looking for unique evergreen shrubs to add interest to your landscape, or to create privacy or shade, check them out. They are experts in conifers and can help you with planting and care, as well as choosing the right types for your home or business. Nursery visits are welcome by appointment and they also ship anywhere in the U.S.
Rooted in Peace
502 W State Street, Sedro-Woolley
940.447.1505
Rooted in Peace is a different kind of plant store in Skagit County selling houseplants and pots. But it’s so much more! For example, they have a Prop Swap Program, where you grow a propagation, bring it into Rooted In Peace in your own container, and leave with a new plant start! Owners Jess and Trina love sharing their knowledge with customers too.
The Old Thompsons Greenhouse
6412 US State Route 9, Sedro-Woolley
This family-run plant nursery in Sedro-Woolley is open seasonally March through September, but when they are open, they are a great place to visit! The Old Thompsons Greenhouse carries everything from trees and shrubs to veggie starts and flowers.
