Tallahassee Nurseries
2911 Thomasville RdTallahassee FL 32308
(850)385-2162
Since 1938
Our Tallahassee Story...
Since 1938 Tallahassee Nurseries has been a vital part of the Tallahassee Community. What started as only five acres of fresh produce has now grown into a fabulous garden experience, complete with a flower/gift shop, garden center and greenhouse!
When Ruth and Eugene Ellis, Sr., began Tallahassee Nurseries in 1938, the present site was still in the country on the northern edge of town. They sold fresh produce and propagated an extensive collection of Azaleas and Camellias, which were grown in the ground and transplanted when they were sold.
By the time their son Gene Ellis took over the business, the science of growing plants in containers meant nurseries could sell a wide selection of plants year around. Gene and his partner Dan Prosser built the business into a modern garden center with a full service landscaping division.
In 2002, Paul Brock and Nate Prosser (both long time employees) bought the business and have continued to develop it into the city’s premier gardening center. Today, Tallahassee Nurseries is a fabulous shopping experience complete with a flower and gift shop, garden center, and greenhouse.
As a small business, we are proud to support local non-profit organizations and provide employment for 65 full and part time employees.
Since 1938
Our Tallahassee Story...
Since 1938 Tallahassee Nurseries has been a vital part of the Tallahassee Community. What started as only five acres of fresh produce has now grown into a fabulous garden experience, complete with a flower/gift shop, garden center and greenhouse!
When Ruth and Eugene Ellis, Sr., began Tallahassee Nurseries in 1938, the present site was still in the country on the northern edge of town. They sold fresh produce and propagated an extensive collection of Azaleas and Camellias, which were grown in the ground and transplanted when they were sold.
By the time their son Gene Ellis took over the business, the science of growing plants in containers meant nurseries could sell a wide selection of plants year around. Gene and his partner Dan Prosser built the business into a modern garden center with a full service landscaping division.
In 2002, Paul Brock and Nate Prosser (both long time employees) bought the business and have continued to develop it into the city’s premier gardening center. Today, Tallahassee Nurseries is a fabulous shopping experience complete with a flower and gift shop, garden center, and greenhouse.
As a small business, we are proud to support local non-profit organizations and provide employment for 65 full and part time employees.
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🐶 Your pup just sent you a calendar invite: nature walk at San Luis Mission Park ASAP.
Fresh air, shaded trails, and all the good vibes—aka the perfect spot for a stroll, a sniff, and maybe even a snack break. Who’s bringing the treats?
📍 San Luis Mission Park
📸 @2ndgenphotos [Arthur Irias]
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🌸 Spring in Tallahassee is bringing music, festivals, and nonstop fun! Which upcoming event are you the most excited for? Tag your crew in the comments! 👇
📆 Events:
💠 March 8 | Grove Day 2025 at @TheGroveMuseum
💠 March 14 | PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour at @fsutuckercenter
💠March 21-22 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Kirk Franklin at Jubilee Gospel Festival
💠March 22-23 | @southeast_heritage_games at Apalachee Regional Park
💠March 22 | 311 at @themoontallahassee
💠March 27 | Garrison Starr at @goodwoodmuseumandgardens
💠March 28-29 | Springtime Tallahassee Festival @springtimetallahassee
💠April 4 | @officialviolentfemmes with @tallahasseesymphony at The Adderley Amphitheater
💠April 4-6 | Word of South Festival at Cascades Park @wordofsouthfest
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📸 @visitflorida
🌸 Spring in Tallahassee = sunshine, adventure, and endless ways to explore! With over 700 miles of scenic trails and bloom-filled parks, it’s the best season for outdoor festivals, live music, and fresh flavors at award-winning breweries and outdoor patios.
✨ Plan your next getaway at VisitTallahassee.com
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Timeless blooms! 🌺 This stunning shot captures a model among the azaleas at what was then known as Killearn Gardens State Park—before it became Maclay Gardens State Park in 1970.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Maclay Gardens remains one of Tallahassee’s most treasured outdoor escapes. Now’s the time to visit—catch the blooms now until April 30!
📸 Photo courtesy of @FloridaMemory
📍Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
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Where can you see alligators sunbathing, manatees gliding through the water, and one of the deepest freshwater springs in the world? Wakulla Springs! 🐢🐊
This cinematic paradise is just outside Tallahassee and a must-visit for anyone looking to experience Florida’s natural wonders with breathtaking wildlife and landscapes.
📍 Wakulla Springs State Park
@nabiha.t_
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What an electrifying day at the MagLab Open House! ⚡🧲 From hands-on experiments to meeting world-class scientists, today was a celebration of curiosity and discovery! 🧪🔬
What a beautiful day to come out to explore the world’s largest & highest-powered magnet lab! 🚀 We can`t wait to come back next year!
📍 What is the MagLab? The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, or MagLab, is home to the strongest magnets in the world. Scientists from around the globe come here to conduct groundbreaking research in medicine, materials science, and energy.
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Camellia season is in full bloom at Maclay Gardens State Park, a masterpiece of floral architecture! 💕
The gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled garden, and hundreds of camellias and azaleas. Bloom season is until April 30.
📍Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
📸 @emilie_lauren_photography
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🍽️ Support and celebrate black entrepreneurs shaping Tallahassee`s incredible food scene this Black History Month, and all year round, by visiting these five black-owned eateries. 😋 Got a recommendation? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️
📍 @earleyskitchen
📍 @wingman3323
📍 Chewbees
📍 @pineappetittally
📍 @leonstally
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