NJIB Gift Guide: New Jersey Indie Plant Stores Throughout the State
Who doesn’t love plants? This holiday season purchase flowers, succulents, cacti, and more from local NJ indie plant stores. We are the Garden State after all (she types while laughing to herself).
PS. THANK YOU to everyone in the NJISNTBORING plant community for your suggestions!
If you see a shop you adore that isn’t on this list, please contact newjerseyisntboring@gmail.com so we can add it!
Alpine Nursery & Garden Center, Belleville
With hundreds of hanging baskets and thousands of individual plants from which to choose you can be assured of finding just the right combination of colors and textures to make your home or garden a showplace.
291 Main St, Belleville, NJ
AP Greenery, Asbury Park
Not your typical florist, this downtown Asbury Park greenery comes from a Fine Art Background and treats everything from a sculptural perspective. They host a wide variety of houseplants for any color thumb. Visit their location to see their inventory as it changes daily.
719 Bangs Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
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Barlow’s, Sea Girt
Family owned and operated, Barlow’s is a historic family homestead and horticultural business that was purchased in 1983 by Stephen and Leslie Barlow. Barlow’s is committed to providing customers with the finest quality products and superior customer service from a knowledgeable and well-trained staff. Specializing in propagating seeds and cuttings, Barlow’s produces up to 70% of its plants that are sold and used by the company throughout the year and continues to be one of New Jersey’s largest retail annual growers
1014 Sea Girt Ave, Sea Girt, NJ
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Bast Brothers, Mullica Hill
Considered South Jersey’s hidden gem, the Bast Family continually offers a specialized selection of the best flowers, shrubs & garden decor to make your garden stand out! This family-owned garden center sells the finest local flowers, trees & seasonal goods for your garden!
1214 Ellis Mill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ
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BESPOKE Home+Life, Collingswood
BESPOKE home + life is an independently-owned shop offering houseplants, home decor, gifts, & private events. Bespoke’s plants are paper-wrapped by local growers and packed upright in a climate-controlled, air-suspension trailer that travels straight to them.
817 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ
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Bombadil Plants, Bordentown
Bombadil is a specialty houseplant shop, gardening supply and sustainable florist located in downtown Bordentown City, NJ. Whether you’re purchasing plants or flowers, seeking a solution or advice on your current plant collection, even just passing by for a little inspiration, everyone is encouraged to enjoy this styled oasis.
222 Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ
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Boundiful Gardens, Ewing, Hillsborough, Lawrenceville
Bountiful Gardens offers unique plants and landscaping decor at three different NJ locations (Hillsborough is their biggest location).
1536 Lower Ferry Rd, Ewing Township, NJ
1365 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ
135 US Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ
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Brave Floral, Maplewood
Brave Floral is an Independent flower shop & creative studio based in the heart of Maplewood Village. They craft thoughtful, environmentally considered botanical designs for deliveries, hospitality, corporate and residential customers sourcing botanical goods from local farms located within 99 miles of Maplewood. You can shop for house plants, home gifts, candles, and everlasting flowers.
87 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ
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Buds and Bloom, Englewood
This family-owned local business handpicks local flowers, plants, and other goodies handled with care to provide you the highest quality plant for your home. They also ship nationwide!
19 Grand Ave, Englewood, NJ
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Charlie’s Nursery, North Arlington
Charlie’s Nursey and Garden Center is a family-owned & operated garden center since 1971. They provide hands-on and face-to-face service in helping you with any questions you have. Whether it is how to fix your lawn, how to prune some shrubs, or what plants grow well together, they love to help.
275 River Rd, North Arlington, NJ
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Colly Flowers, Morristown
Colly Flowers located in downtown Morristown celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the art of living with flowers that express joy and gifts that delight. They offer to ship nationwide and offer workshops.
43 Morris St, Morristown, NJ
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DeVINE Plantery, Montclair
deVINE Plantery is a black woman-owned plant shop based in NJ, that specializes in unique and easy-care houseplants. In addition to shopping in their store, they also offer contactless delivery of our curated selection of houseplants directly to your door, currently serving Northern NJ, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.
8 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ
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Garden Of EV, Traveling
Garden of EV Plant Resource sells a variety of house plants that “cultivate experiences, techniques & curiosity while promoting growth, grace & generosity”.
Check their Instagram for where they’ll be next
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Kennedy and Vine, Atlantic Highlands
A simple idea was the seed of what has become Kennedy & Vine. A super cool dope place for plant aficionados and the plant curious to shop for the greenery of their dreams. They think finding your new plant baby should be easy and fun.
60 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
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Lake Flowers, Colonia
Although they are mainly a flower shop, they also are the place for plant parents. If you love filling your home with plants, their Monthly Plant Delivery subscription is perfect for you! With each delivery, you will receive one potted houseplant (either of your choice or a “wild card” selection, as mentioned above). Your new plant will come with detailed care instructions to ensure it lives a long, healthy life.
105 Lake Ave, Colonia, NJ
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Metropolitan Plant and Flower Exchange, Multiple Locations
Family owned and operated since 1979, the goal at Metropolitan Plant and Flower Exchange for the last forty years remains the same – to provide incomparable quality products to our clients at the best price with exceptional customer service and professionalism. They have become one of Northern New Jersey’s largest and most respected names in plant and flower retail. Ranging from fresh flowers and plants to home furnishings, gifts, and faux florals, they offer a variety of products to meet your needs.
2125 Fletcher Ave, Fort Lee, NJ
471 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ
840 Route 17 North, Paramus, NJ
119 Hickory Ln, Closter NJ
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Mind Your Beads and Seeds, Montclair
Mind Your Beads & Seeds started in the craze of 2020. They are now your one stop shop for unique house plants, jewelry crystals, and more.
147 D, Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ
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Moss and More, Montclair
Moss & More is the perfect destination for houseplant enthusiasts. They have a wide selection of plants that are grouped by light requirement and merchandised amongst beautiful pots. Some of the favorites include assorted sansevierias, peperomias, pileas, calatheas, dracaenas, and more! They also feature a potting table where your selection can be potted on site.
246 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ
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Nelly’s Greenhouse, North Plainfield
amily owned Greenhouse, specializing in common & rare plants.
91 Greenbrook Rd, North Plainfield, NJ
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PlantShed, Englewood
PlantShed with its vast selection of plants and flowers and Englewood Florist came together to create a unique lush oasis in Englewood, NJ. In addition to retail services, they provide a cozy, wellness-based cafe.
47 E Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ
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Oak and Ivy, East Rutherford
231 Paterson Ave, East Rutherford, NJ
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Rekemeier’s Flowers, Gifts & Event, Summit & Cranford
4th Generation, family-owned and operated! The friendly staff at Rekemeier’s Flower Shops, Inc. can create beautiful flower arrangements and gifts suitable for all of your gift-giving needs. As the preeminent Summit & Cranford florist, Rekemeier’s Flower Shops, Inc. can deliver flowers to Summit & Cranford,NJ and surrounding areas, with same-day flower delivery available.
13 Ashwood Ave, Summit, NJ
116 North Ave, Cranford, NJ
Renyolds, Manahawkin
Reynolds is a wonderful shopping adventure that offers something special for every corner of your home. Reynolds can add charm to any interior, but is well known for being the authorities of outdoor living. They also have a cafe!
201 / 227 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ
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Sage and Floral, Monmouth Beach
Laura Zeitlin is the Owner and Creative Director of Sage Home and Floral. She is a floral artist and has been working in the flower business for over 30 years. Her latest venture, Sage Home and Floral opened during the pandemic in 2020. They are creative boutique floral and home decor shop with a vintage edge.
36 Beach Rd, Monmouth Beach, NJ
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Soho Flower & Garden, Hoboken
As a florist & indoor botanical designer, Soho Flower and Garden incorporates nature into your life providing beautiful flowers and indoor plants.
264 1st St, Hoboken, NJ
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Spotted Leaf, Somerville
Spotted Leaf started when couple Sam and Matt got married in their sunroom during the pandemic. They built a greenhouse in their backyard and started growing and researching the “heck out of houseplants” so they could give plant killers some confidence. In addition to selling plants they offer classes and parties.
46 E Main St, Somerville, NJ
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Terra Earth and Surf, Spring Lake
Indoor and outdoor plants, gifts, and more. This beautiful shop is located in downtown Spring Lake, blocks away from the beach.
226 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, NJ
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Terrace Plant Shop, Metuchen
What started with the simple idea of opening a plant shop filled with life, also became a new experience made for everyone. In addition to plants, Terrace Plant shop offers yoga, studio space, and workshops.
416 Main St, Metuchen, NJ
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Tia Planta, Jersey City
This Jersey City plant shop offers plant workshops and education.
722 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ
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Tiny Greenhouse, Brick
This curated plant & gift shop has a variety of hand-selected houseplants, botanical inspired home decor, & thoughtful gifts for you to explore. Don’t have a green thumb? Don’t worry. They’ll give you all the tips you need to care for your plants and keep them thriving. Shop small and shop local!
287 Princeton Ave. Brick, NJ
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Williams Nursery, Westfield
A family owned garden center located on 6 1/2 acres in Westfield, NJ. Founded in 1920 they have been bringing the best quality and most unique plants into New Jersey.
524 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ
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