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Local Nurseries and Plant Shops on Long Island to Visit in Winter
Whether you're looking for ready-to-display flowers and plants or planning a garden of your own, Long Island boasts several great resources. Our real estate agents share their favorite go-to local nurseries and plant shops.
Nurseries and Plant Shops Around Long Island, NY
Terracotta Flowers - Great Neck, NY
Address: 92 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021
For more than 30 years, customers near Great Neck homes for sale have turned to Terracotta Flowers for elegant floral arrangements that enhance a home for any special occasion. Owner Shelley Greenburg's shop regularly appears on lists of top florists around Long Island.
Here are just a few of Terracotta Flowers' notable clients:
- Tiffany & Co.
- Brooks Brothers
- Roy Lichtenstein
Terracotta Flowers is open from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday.
Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop - Freeport, NY
Address: 250 Atlantic Ave., Freeport, NY 11520
Want to nurture your inner green thumb? Family-owned Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop offers a full range of gardening and landscaping supplies, from seeds and plants to fertilizers, mulch, and tools.
If you're in search of a special gift, choose from the following:
- Container gardens
- Blooming baskets
- Succulent gardens
Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except Sunday, when doors close at 4 p.m.
Birch Plant & Gift Shop - Williston Park, NY
Address: 664 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596
You've done paint-and-sip workshops. Now it's time for plant-and-sip workshops from Birch Plant & Gift Shop, right down the street from Williston Park homes for sale. A few public workshops are scheduled each month, or you can book a private workshop for a group of four or more. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and wine.
Workshop topics include:
- Plant Care 101
- Reiki and Succulents
- Framed Moss Art
Birch Plant & Gift Shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hicks Nurseries - Westbury, NY
Address: 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590
No need to check Yelp reviews. Garden Center magazine ranks Hicks Nurseries at #2 on their 2025 Top 100 Independent Garden Centers list. Founded in 1873, Hicks Nurseries has long been a beloved fixture in the community surrounding Westbury homes for sale.
Five generations of Isaac Hicks' descendants have successfully continued his legacy across the decades. Stephen Hicks, current president, oversaw the expansion of their landscaping business as well as the renovation of the retail store in 2023.
Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
Zaino's Nursery & Garden Center - Westbury, NY
Address: 900 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590
Customers rave about the superior level of service at Zaino's Nursery & Garden Center, driven by the namesake family's commitment to the personal touch. The owners employee a team of friendly and knowledgeable associates to answer questions, offer recommendations, and even carry purchases to your car.
Zaino's is open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday.
WILD Plant Shop - Port Jefferson, NY
Address: 116 E. Main St., Port Jefferson, NY 11777
It's amazing what a difference a houseplant or two can make in a home or office. WILD Plant Shop is the go-to source for an extensive selection of indoor greenery.
Benefits of houseplants include:
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved air quality
- Noise reduction
Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday.
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