Where to Buy Seeds, Vegetable Starts, and Soil Amendments in Portland During Covid-19
Nurseries have not been spared from major disruption during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Lots of people have had difficulty accessing plants, seeds, and supplies. So we wanted to take a moment to compile some local resources for home gardeners looking for help!
Hours and protocols are subject to change. Make sure to check websites or give a call before making a trip
Local Resources for Seeds/Starts during Covid-19:Portland Nursery (5050 SE Stark St, and 9000 SE Division St., walk-in service, 9-4 daily)
The nursery with the largest inventory of seeds and starts, and all the tools, amendments, supplies that you could need is now open to the public again. Open for walk-in service but social distancing and crowd control protocols are in place so expect a wait.
This friendly and well curated NE Portland Nursery caters to home vegetable gardeners and also has a wide selection of seeds and starts. They are only taking e-mail orders and are open Wednesday-Sunday 10-5. Order your supplies on their website.
Livingscape Nursery (3926 N Vancouver Ave, walk-in service, 10-6 Daily, closed Mondays)
This tiny nursery close-in in NE Portland packs a punch. They have a good size veggie inventory considering their tiny footprint. They also have a helpful online list of inventory for their vegetable starts if you prefer to make an e-mail order. They are open for walk-in service.
Portland Nursery is open again, operating with strict social distancing protocols and walk-in service
Garden Fever, on NE Fremont is processing e-mail orders for all of your vegetable garden needs
Livingscape Nursery on N. Williams is still operating with walk-in service, or e-mail orders for pick-up
This beloved SE Portland nursery/feed store has the most extensive inventory of amendments, composts, fertilizers, and tools in town. They also have a great selection of seeds and starts. They are also operating with e-mail orders only and are prioritizing orders for feed or animal related products.
A wonderful sprawling nursery in SW Portland close to downtown and also accessible from westside suburbs. Great selection of vegetable starts, seeds, fruit trees, berries, etc… Open for walk-in service but limiting customers, so expect to wait.
A totally enchanting nursery in NW Portland specializing in ornamental and perennial plants, but with a small selection of annual vegetables and herbs. Open by appointment only. Call ahead.
Marbott’s Nursery (1808 NE Columbia Blvd., Thurs.-Sun. for Walk-in service, email orders too!)
A small 3rd generation family-owned nursery in North Portland founded in 1930! Small collection of vegetable starts, many grown right on site. Open for walk-in service Thurs.-Sun..
Many of us get our precious groceries here, and if you are suiting up for a grocery run, plan ahead and get some veggie starts as well! With walk-in service, most locations keep a small supply of veggie starts well stocked, so this has actually been a great resource lately.
Fred Meyer (many locations, walk-in service, 7-10 daily)
Some of the larger locations also have an attached nursery with limited supplies of vegetable starts. If you are looking for an easy walk-in shopping experience, try one of these nurseries.
Naomi’s Organic Farm Supply on SE Powell is taking e-mail orders but prioritizing animal related inquiries.
Cornell Farms on SW Barnes Rd. is still open for walk-in service and also taking phone orders
A large garden center supporting suburban Portland locations. They are only accepting e-mail orders, but will deliver for free within 10 miles of stores with order of $75 or more. No organic seeds or starts.
Feed Store with attached nursery. Business as usual and walk-in service. Limited supply of vegetables. No organic seeds or starts
Dennis’ Seven Dees (Cedar Hills, Bridgeport Vilage, Lake Oswego, Phone orders, curbside pickup/delivery, 9-5 daily)
This large nursery with several suburban locations is open for phone orders. Limited availability of organics and variable quality of vegetable starts, but who could snub delivery service?
Home Depot (Many Locations, walk-in service, open daily 6am-6pm)
No organics and low quality seeds and starts. But with walk-in service, a good last chance option.
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