How it all started over 50 years ago...
In 1973, Art embarked on a journey of "retirement" from his previous business venture. His plan was to cultivate rows upon rows of beautiful roses intended for the nursery trade. Thus, the concept of Art's Saturday & Sunday Nursery was born, with Art opening his doors to the public exclusively on weekends. The humble beginnings of the nursery included simple greenhouses, a charming fiber shed, a carport, and sawdust-covered floors.
As time went on, the popularity of the weekend nursery grew, leading to the expansion of operating hours to meet public demand seven days a week. This transition also brought about a name change, giving birth to the present-day Art's Nursery Ltd. This marked the start of a journey defined by continuous growth and innovation.
To this day, Art's Nursery remains rooted in its original location in Surrey, British Columbia. Spanning over 10 acres, what sets Art's apart is not just its size but the enduring commitment to excellence as a family-owned and operated business. Over the years, our family has grown to include more than 80 professionals, including horticulturists, landscape designers, and passionate plant enthusiasts, all working together to create something truly special.
Our Mission
Art's Nursery is more than a garden center—we are a family legacy and a community hub. Founded in 1973 by Art and proudly carried on by his daughter Rebecca, our mission is to inspire gardeners and enrich lives through exceptional plant offerings, expert advice, and a shared passion for the natural world.
As a family-owned business, we value relationships. From first-time gardeners to lifelong plant enthusiasts, we’re here to guide and support every step of your journey. We offer a vast and diverse selection of plants, from locally grown favorites to unique specimens, as well as all the tools, bulk materials, and fertilizers needed to bring your vision to life.
Our passion extends beyond products. We strive to create a welcoming space where community members can connect, learn, and grow. Whether it’s through workshops, seasonal events, or simply sharing gardening tips, we are dedicated to helping you succeed.
At Art's Nursery, every plant we offer reflects our commitment to quality, and every customer is treated as part of our growing family. Together, we’re cultivating not only beautiful gardens but also a stronger, greener community.
Our Team
The knowledgeable staff at Art's, composed of trained horticulturists, passionate gardeners, and experienced growers, is here to provide exceptional service and meet all your gardening needs. Feel free to approach us with any questions or seek advice; we are always happy to offer recommendations and assist with any gardening challenges you may face. Additionally, we proudly offer landscape consultation, design, and installation services, providing comprehensive gardening assistance for those seeking professional expertise.
Regardless of the season, we work hard every day to provide you with an exceptional gardening experience. We’ve always been dedicated to you and your planting needs. Whether you're looking for a rare plant, seeking advice, or simply wanting to browse, Art's is here for you! Thousands of visitors come through our doors every year, and we’ve humbly maintained a great reputation. We hope to continue on this wonderful path, always striving to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. We look forward to serving you soon!
Like what you hear? Join our team this season! For more information and to access our hiring application, follow the link below. Once completed, if we're hiring, management will contact you regarding the next steps!
Art's Nursery Today
In business since 1973, Art's Nursery Garden & Home is one of Metro Vancouver's largest retail garden centres as well as a wholesale nursery and grower.
We’re open year round, 7 days a week and offer tried and true classic plants as well as an ever-changing selection of seasonal, specialty and specimens.
Our large single location garden centre and nursery on the Surrey / Langley border grows and stocks an incredible 10+ acre selection of outdoor plants. This includes the finest local and imported trees, shrubs, perennials, pottery, garden accents and water features.
Need top soil or bulk materials? Our landscape yard carries 14 different soils, mulches, gravels, and river rocks each sold by the tractor scoop for in-store pickup or local delivery. Need a little less? Many of these and other products are sold by the bag for easy transport. Visit our indoor boutique for a curated selection of houseplants, tropicals, succulents, cactus as well as a hand-picked selection of home décor, accents and pottery.
Seasonally, we transform the store into a fall photo fest with our Pumpkin Pavilion and Scarecrow Fest and a cool frosty Winter Wonderland complete with all your seasonal decorating needs including live and fresh cut christmas trees, ornaments, festive porch pots, wreaths, garland, fresh boughs, greens and more.
Regardless of the season, we work hard every day to try and provide you with an exceptional gardening experience. We’ve always been firmly focused on you and your planting needs. Come give us a try. Thousands of people visit us every year and we’ve humbly maintained a great reputation / rating on Google Reviews and Facebook. We are grateful for our on-going love of support from the community and for all our loyal visitors that come back year after year!
We look forward to serving you soon!
We look forward to serving you soon!
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