Business Details
Your Trusted Landscape Plants & Nursery in Tacoma, WA
Calendula Farm & Nursery is a locally owned and operated Tacoma-based nursery and landscape company that has been serving the South Puget Sound region for two decades. Our team combines artistic vision with horticultural expertise to deliver custom-designed outdoor living spaces that integrate edible, medicinal, and native plants. We specialize in creating landscapes that harmonize with Pacific Northwest ecosystems while offering unique botanical art and educational workshops. Our licensed and insured contractors bring creative solutions to stone patios, retaining walls, and water features, complemented by a carefully curated selection of plants and dried floral arrangements. We actively participate in community initiatives through partnerships with local farmers' markets and conservation districts.Our commitment to sustainable practices extends to natural drying methods for floral products and prioritizing regionally appropriate plant selections. With a BFA-trained principal designer and experienced landscaping professionals, we blend creative artistry with functional design across residential and commercial projects. Our nursery operates seasonally during peak growing months while maintaining year-round availability of dried botanical products and art installations. We honor the ancestral lands of the Puyallup Tribe and incorporate their stewardship values into our business practices.
Services
Landscaping Services
Plant Nursery
Dried Floral Arrangements
Botanical Art Gallery
Gardening Workshops
Highlights and features
- Our 20-year expertise in northwest landscape design
- Specialists in regionally appropriate plant selections
- Creative team combines artistic vision with practical horticulture
- Eco-friendly natural drying methods for floral products
- Community involvement through local conservation partnerships
Services
Landscaping Services
Creative landscape and hardscape solutions for residential and commercial properties. Our team designs and installs custom stone patios, retaining walls, water features, and functional outdoor living spaces. Services include plant selection, trellis construction, and ecological landscaping that integrates native plants.
Plant Nursery
Specialty nursery offering edible, medicinal, and unusual plants suited for Pacific Northwest climates. We provide landscape plants, fruiting shrubs, perennials, and vegetable starts with expert growing advice. Seasonal inventory available through our updated plant list and online ordering system.
Dried Floral Arrangements
Natural dried floral products featuring locally-grown flowers, grasses, and plants. We create wreaths, swags, and sculptures using chemical-free preservation methods. Products combine artistic design with enduring botanical beauty for home decoration and creative projects.
Botanical Art Gallery
Unique plant-based art installations and sculptures using natural materials. Our gallery showcases seasonal botanical art pieces ranging from traditional to experimental designs. Features rotating displays of creative plant arrangements and decorative elements.
Gardening Workshops
Hands-on workshops teaching botanical art techniques and gardening skills. Classes cover wreath-making, decorative arrangements, and practical plant care. Participants learn to create with natural materials while exploring plant-based creative expression in our educational programs.
People
Scott Gruber
Principal Owner
BFA-trained sculptor and lead designer with 20 years of landscaping experience. Board member of Proctor Farmers' Market, combining artistic vision with functional outdoor design for custom residential and commercial projects.
Alina Mikolajczyk
Operations Manager
Skilled project coordinator managing logistics and client relations. Balances technical expertise in hardscape installation with business operations management while ensuring smooth implementation of complex landscaping projects and nursery operations.
Questions
What services does Calendula Farm & Nursery offer?
We provide landscaping design/installation, nursery plants, dried floral arrangements, botanical art, and gardening workshops. Our services focus on integrating artistic design with functional outdoor spaces using regionally appropriate plants.
Do you serve areas outside Tacoma?
We provide landscaping and nursery services throughout the South Puget Sound region and Pierce County, with dried floral products available for local pickup or delivery arrangements.
What types of plants do you carry?
Our nursery specializes in edible, medicinal, and native plants for Pacific Northwest gardens. We offer fruit trees, perennials, medicinal herbs, and unusual plant varieties not typically found in conventional garden centers.
Are workshops available for dried floral arrangements?
We offer seasonal workshops teaching wreath-making, swag creation, and other botanical art techniques using natural materials. Workshop schedules are shared through social media and email updates.
Is landscape design consultation available?
Yes, our licensed contractors provide design consultations for custom landscapes and hardscapes. We specialize in creating functional outdoor living spaces that incorporate artistic elements and regionally appropriate plant selections.
Reviews (5)
Jason Daniels
Jun 17, 2022
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Great variety of plants, including unique and native plants. Beautiful place to go totally worth the drive! We will be back again for sure.
Michael Brown
Apr 18, 2022
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First visit. Friendly folks. I was there for their native plants because I wanted to add more to my yard. I took home just three plants today, but I plan to return.
Jessica Babbit
Apr 16, 2022
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Scott, Alina, and Yoshi grow beautiful quality edible, medicinal, decorative and native plants. They share a wealth of knowledge and will take the time to help you find success in your planting and growing endeavors. The grounds are gorgeous and there are two big friendly pups who greet visitors. The perfect place to visit and make dreams reality.
Indy Pink
Apr 16, 2022
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Great options available of ornamental, edible and native plants. Friendly, helpful in providing options and suggestions to questions about what plants will go well in the yard and garden. Bonus cute dogs!
Antoinette CironeMartin
Jul 17, 2021
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We love this place! They always have the best native plants and unique varieties of things we love (like crocosmia, blooming onions, hydrangea, trees, etc.). The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.
