Welcome to the
Wiregrass Wilderness Nursery!
Who we are
Welcome!
We're a burgeoning native plant nursery based in Wicksburg, Alabama. The nursery is managed by Josh Cook, a horticulturist and Auburn University alum who is using native plants to bring ornamental and ecological value to the home landscape.
What we stand for
At the Wiregrass Wilderness Nursery, we believe that gardening is at its best when we work with nature instead of trying to control it.
In the spirit of gardening with nature, we specialize in plants native to the Southeastern United States-- when properly sited, plants native to our region just do more, better. Native plants beautify our surroundings and foster delicate, beautiful ecosystem functions-- all while requiring less maintenance than exotic species! We also carry rare plant species and varieties that perform well in the Southeast.
Why do we love native plants?
Let us count the ways.
They're easy to grow
When properly sited and established, many native plants can fend for themselves. Native plant gardeners have more time to play in the garden instead of fighting off pests and disease!
They inspire conversation
Native plants stand out from the so-so crowd of common exotic perennials. From the beautiful billowing blooms of Phlox to the crazy inflorescence of Monarda, there's always a native plant ready to steal the spotlight!
They enrich local ecology
Native plants are much better at supporting local fauna than exotic ornamentals. Get ready to see more bees, birds, an butterflies than ever before!
Hours
We're open on Fridays and Saturdays April through May. If you'd like to visit outside of those hours, you can book an appointment using the button below:
Spring hours (April-May):
Fridays: 12 noon - 6 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM - 5 PM
Summer hours:
By appointment only. We also show up at local farmers' markets! Sign up for our newsletter (available below) or follow us on social media for further updates.
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