Independent plant shops and nurseries in Des Moines is smaller than it was fifteen years ago. What remains is genuinely good. From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. Here are the shops worth making a special trip for.
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East Market Des
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Des Moines shop has operated since 2008 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.
Local Supply Des
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Des Moines shop has operated since 1994 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.
Old Shop Des
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Des Moines
Old Town Des Moines
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Des Moines shop has operated since 2015 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.
Local Shop Des
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Des Moines
Eastside Des Moines
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Des Moines shop has operated since 2018 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.
East Works Des
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Des Moines
The Heights Des Moines
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Des Moines shop has operated since 2001 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.
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