Schroeder Gardens is a 46-acre family farm and cottage nursery in Lancaster County that grows chemical-free native trees, shrubs and plants. Its wholesale ball-and-burlap nursery has served landscapers, property-maintenance contractors and landscape architects since 1980, while regenerative practices, pollinator pathways and natural habitats shape the farm itself. The nursery also grows non-GMO plants in neonicotinoid-free soil, using recycled or biodegradable pots.
Raccoon Creek Farms, LLCFamily-owned and operated in Granville, Ohio, Raccoon Creek Farms grows native-species trees and shrubs in its greenhouse for local planting and reforestation projects. The farm uses a passive-solar greenhouse, solar power, geothermal temperature control and integrated pest management to raise plants with carefully sourced, non-GMO seed and cuttings. Licensed as an Ohio tree nursery since 2023, it also hosts students and community members to share sustainable growing practices.GRANVILLE, OH
Willow Oak Flower & Herb FarmFamily-run Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm has been rooted in the same family for more than 80 years, with the business operating since 1979. In Severn, the farm grows flowers without chemicals and crafts arrangements for everyday occasions as well as weddings and special events. Its preserved land is part of the Maryland Environmental Trust and Severn River Land Trust.SEVERN, MD
Good Harvest FarmsFounded by Chris Powell in 1990, Good Harvest Farms is a family-owned Strasburg farm that grows fresh produce, flowers and year-round hydroponic lettuce and herbs. Its 28 farmable acres and more than 50,000 square feet of greenhouse space supply wholesale, group and fundraising customers, along with the farm stand at the Lancaster County Farmers Market in Wayne. The farm also uses sustainable practices, including integrated pest management.WAYNE, PA
Patuxent NurseryFor more than 25 years, Patuxent Nursery has grown and cultivated plants at its Bowie garden center, pairing an expansive nursery with practical advice for gardeners and landscape contractors. The nursery grows some plants itself and supplements its selection through East Coast growers, while its staff also provides planting services and care guidance. Patuxent has been rated a Top 100 Garden Center for more than 10 years and offers a dedicated selection of Mid-Atlantic native plants.BOWIE, MD