10 Nurseries That Bring Spring To Life
Looking for tools and inspiration for your yard? These spots have everything you need to dig in this season.

Ready to trade screen time for green time? There’s something about this time of year that practically begs for a trip to the garden—whether you’re planting your first flowers or plotting a full backyard refresh. A little sunshine, a few new plants, and suddenly everything feels brighter (and maybe even a bit more delicious, if herbs are involved).
Here in Bergen County, we’re lucky to have incredible local nurseries filled with expert advice and beautiful plants, plus stunning public gardens that offer inspiration and are worth a wander. Many of the following were honored in last year’s Readers’ Choice contest (vote for your favorite garden center in the 2026 poll), and each are perfect to visit on National Gardening Day, April 14—or any day of the season!
Garden Centers and Nurseries
- Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff, 201.891.0278
- Charlie’s Nursery & Garden Center, 275 River Rd., North Arlington, 201.998.8206
- Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford, 201.483.9494
- Goffle Brook Farm & Garden Center, 423 Goffle Rd., Ridgewood, 201.652.7540
- Materas Garden & Nursery, 514 Broad Ave., Ridgefield, 201.943.8288
- Metropolitan Farm, 119 Hickory Ln., Closter, 201.767.0244
- New Bridge Farm and Garden, 563 River Rd., New Milford, 201.261.1574
- Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery, 100 Franklin Tpke., Allendale, 201.327.3156
- Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah, 201.529.2595
- Stokes Farm, 23 DeWolf Rd., Old Tappan, 201.768.3931
Public Gardens
- Davis Johnson Park & Gardens, Engle Street and Westervelt Avenue, Tenafly
- The Gardens of Wyckoff, Crescent and Wyckoff avenues, Wyckoff
- J.A. McFaul Environmental Center, 150 Crescent Ave., Wyckoff
- Thielke Arboretum, 460 Doremus Ave., Glen Rock
If you specifically want to see assorted cherry blossoms, check out these Bergen parks.
And if you’re ready to add some finishing touches and tools so your yard is ready for the ultimate get-together, we’ve rounded up some must-haves for the season. So grab your gloves, soak up the sunshine and let’s get outside!
Do you have photos of your beautiful garden? Share them with us on Instagram @bergenmagnj.

