Our Story

Culver's Root Gardens is a native plant nursery that started in a Madison, TN backyard with a simple idea: a garden can be beautiful and alive at the same time, full of color, movement, and the birds, bees, and butterflies that depend on it.

We're now in our second year growing at scale, with around 4,000 native plants, most grown from seed collected right on our own property. That means every plant we sell has already proven it can handle Middle Tennessee's soil, weather, and wildlife.

Why we grow this way

Native plants aren't just easier to grow here, they're essential. Many are the only host plants local butterflies and moths can lay their eggs on, and their bloom times are timed exactly to when native bees and hummingbirds need them. Planting native means rebuilding a piece of the local food web, right in your own yard.

How to shop

We serve gardeners across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Plants are sold presale online with scheduled pickup at the nursery, browse our current plant list and reserve a pickup time that works for you.

Beyond the nursery

We're always growing, with plans for garden tours and hands-on workshops down the road. For updates on new inventory, sales, and events, sign up for our newsletter.