Independent plant shops and nurseries in Durham 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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South Exchange Durham
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Durham
Old Town Durham
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Durham shop has operated since 1997 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 Studio Durham
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Durham
Old Town Durham
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Durham shop has operated since 1996 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.
New Works Durham
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Durham
Downtown Durham
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Durham shop has operated since 2002 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.
Central Works Durham
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Durham
Eastside Durham
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Durham shop has operated since 2013 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.
North Works Durham
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Durham
Eastside Durham
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Durham shop has operated since 1998 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 Exchange Durham
Independent plant shops and nurseries in Durham
Eastside Durham
From houseplant specialists to full outdoor nurseries. This Durham shop has operated since 2013 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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