Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Destination in Seattle
At Swanson's Nursery, we are dedicated to empowering gardeners of all skill levels to cultivate thriving outdoor spaces. Our team of horticultural experts provides personalized guidance, premium plant selections, and curated gardening products to support every stage of your gardening journey. With decades of combined experience in horticulture and customer service, we combine technical expertise with a passion for sustainable landscaping. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 100% satisfaction guarantee, ensuring every plant purchase meets our rigorous standards. We actively engage with the Seattle community through educational workshops, seasonal events, and partnerships with local organizations. Our facility features specialized departments for annuals, perennials, trees, and indoor plants, staffed by certified professionals with deep product knowledge.The on-site caf enhances our customer experience by creating a welcoming environment for plant enthusiasts to gather. Through our Plant Partner program, we provide ongoing educational resources and exclusive benefits to support long-term gardening success. Our leadership team brings extensive industry experience, having shaped the nursery's growth since its founding. We maintain strict quality control across all operations, from plant sourcing to customer service, ensuring every interaction reflects our core values of excellence and community stewardship.
Services
Garden Consultations
Plant Sales
Delivery Services
Caf Services
Gardening Workshops
Highlights and features
- We offer expert horticultural guidance from certified gardening professionals
- Our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers all plant purchases
- Specialized departments for every gardening need from annuals to arboriculture
- Tropical conservatory caf with specialty beverages and artisan gelato
- Community-focused educational programs and seasonal gardening events
Services
Garden Consultations
Our certified horticulturists provide personalized garden planning and plant selection guidance. We assess your specific growing conditions to recommend optimal plant varieties and companion plantings. Our consultations cover seasonal maintenance schedules, soil preparation techniques, and pest management strategies tailored to Pacific Northwest climates.
Plant Sales
We offer extensive selections of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs from trusted local growers. Our inventory includes rare cultivars and regionally adapted species with expert staff available to explain planting requirements. The nursery maintains climate-controlled greenhouses for year-round plant availability and quality assurance.
Delivery Services
Our delivery team transports plants and garden materials directly to your property with specialized equipment to prevent damage. We offer scheduled deliveries for large landscaping projects and same-day options for smaller orders. Delivery zones cover Seattle and surrounding communities with professional installation available as an add-on service.
Caf Services
Located in our tropical conservatory, the caf serves premium Ladro coffee and Rishi teas alongside house-made baked goods. We offer artisan gelato from Nutty Squirrel and a seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. The caf provides indoor and outdoor seating within our plant-filled environment for a unique dining experience.
Gardening Workshops
Our educational programs cover topics from basic gardening techniques to advanced horticultural practices. Seasonal workshops teach proper pruning methods, container gardening strategies, and sustainable landscape design. Classes are led by industry professionals and include hands-on demonstrations with take-home materials for continued learning.
People
Brian Damron
Owner & CEO
With over 20 years in horticulture, Brian leads Swanson's Nursery's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in plant selection and customer relations. He established the nursery's educational programs and community partnerships.
Liane Smith
General Manager
Liane oversees daily operations with 15 years of retail management experience. She implements efficiency improvements while maintaining the nursery's customer service standards and seasonal event programming.
Aime Damman
Director of Marketing
Aime manages brand development and community engagement initiatives. She created the Plant Partner loyalty program and coordinates the nursery's social media presence to share gardening expertise with broader audiences.
Bram Olson
Trees & Shrubs Manager
Bram leads the woody plants department with specialized knowledge of Pacific Northwest native species. He curates the nursery's selection of ornamental trees and provides technical advice on proper planting techniques and disease prevention.
Mollie Tarte
Indoor Plants Manager
Mollie oversees the tropical plant collection and interior plant sales. She developed the nursery's indoor plant care guide and offers personalized recommendations for low-light environments and unique space requirements.
Questions
What are Swansons Nursery's operating hours?
We're open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The café serves breakfast and lunch until 4:00 PM during these hours.
Do you offer plant delivery services?
Yes, we deliver plants and garden materials within Seattle and surrounding areas. Same-day and scheduled deliveries are available with professional installation options.
Can I return plants if they don't thrive?
Our 100% satisfaction guarantee allows returns within 30 days of purchase with receipt. We'll replace or refund any plant that doesn't meet our quality standards.
Are pets allowed in the nursery?
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome in outdoor nursery areas. Only service animals are permitted in the café and indoor seating areas per health regulations.
Do you provide gardening advice?
Our certified horticulturists offer free consultations for plant selection, garden design, and maintenance schedules. We also host seasonal workshops covering specific gardening topics.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and checks for in-store purchases. Online gift card purchases can be made with credit card payments through our website.
Reviews (6)
Eli Keenan
Jun 18, 2022
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My absolute favorite place to buy plants. They are helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, have a great selection, and a generous replacement policy. (Our Father's Day gift if perfect!)
Taylor A.
Jun 05, 2022
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Swansons is my main place where i go to buy all of my gardening supplies and plants! everything is set up so nicely and has a very clean and organized feel. the staff is very knowledgeable and kind - they always have the right advice and answers for any questions! all of the plants that i've gotten here have turned out beautifully and are still going strong! love this place so much!
Caitlin Dowd
May 28, 2022
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The best nursery in the area, hands down. The nicest folks work here, they are so helpful and offer such thorough guidance. They have the best varietals, the healthiest plants, the most interesting options for inside and outside the home. Proudly filling every available space with plants from Swansons!
Apzr
Apr 25, 2022
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This has to be the best nursery I have ever visited. Options are endless, nice coffee shop and the store has so many cute things!
Mark Nickel
Apr 14, 2022
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Some items are reasonable. Massive selection of regular plants including vegetables, outside decor, pots, trees, food court with pastries and coffee and koi pond.
Derek Tu
Mar 13, 2022
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Been here twice now and will always come back. Great variety of plants to choose from, fantastic service, plenty of employees with helping hands. Cafe shop is a must every time we go now. Tags and descriptions makes it an enjoyable shopping experience.
