Behind the Scenes at Nunan’s: How Our Garden Center Grows Thousands of Plants Each Season
Have you ever wondered how so many vibrant, healthy plants appear each spring at Nunan’s Garden Center in Georgetown, MA? The secret lies in months of preparation, expert care, and a lot of greenhouse hustle.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow and care for thousands of plants every season—right here in our local garden center.
It All Starts in Winter
Long before the first tulip blooms, our greenhouses are already full of trays and pots, sprouting future flowers, herbs, and vegetables. While the outdoor beds rest under a blanket of snow, our indoor spaces come alive with seedlings. This early start ensures that by the time spring arrives in Georgetown, Nunan’s Garden Center is ready with thriving, hearty plants.
Long before the first tulip blooms, our greenhouses are already full of trays and pots, sprouting future flowers, herbs, and vegetables. While the outdoor beds rest under a blanket of snow, our indoor spaces come alive with seedlings. This early start ensures that by the time spring arrives in Georgetown, Nunan’s Garden Center is ready with thriving, hearty plants.
Temperature, Timing, and TLC
Each plant has its own unique timeline, and our greenhouse team knows them all. We monitor temperature, light, and water daily to give each variety the perfect growing conditions. From cool-weather pansies to heat-loving tomatoes, every plant is carefully timed to be at its peak when it hits the garden center floor.
Each plant has its own unique timeline, and our greenhouse team knows them all. We monitor temperature, light, and water daily to give each variety the perfect growing conditions. From cool-weather pansies to heat-loving tomatoes, every plant is carefully timed to be at its peak when it hits the garden center floor.
Local Plants for Local Gardens
Because we grow so much in-house, our plants are already acclimated to the North Shore climate. That means they transition more easily into your garden—and are more likely to thrive. This local advantage is one of the reasons Georgetown homeowners return to Nunan’s Garden Center season after season.
Because we grow so much in-house, our plants are already acclimated to the North Shore climate. That means they transition more easily into your garden—and are more likely to thrive. This local advantage is one of the reasons Georgetown homeowners return to Nunan’s Garden Center season after season.
It’s a Labor of Love (and Science)
Our growing team is a mix of experienced horticulturists and passionate plant lovers. From custom soil blends to integrated pest management, every step is rooted in both science and care. The result? Healthier, stronger plants that are ready to perform in your home garden.
Our growing team is a mix of experienced horticulturists and passionate plant lovers. From custom soil blends to integrated pest management, every step is rooted in both science and care. The result? Healthier, stronger plants that are ready to perform in your home garden.
When You Shop Local, You Grow Local
Every plant purchased at Nunan’s Garden Center supports a homegrown team working behind the scenes to bring beauty and life to your community. We’re proud to grow so much on-site and to share the journey from seed to soil with our customers.
Every plant purchased at Nunan’s Garden Center supports a homegrown team working behind the scenes to bring beauty and life to your community. We’re proud to grow so much on-site and to share the journey from seed to soil with our customers.
Come see the results of our hard work—and take a piece of it home with you.
