Choose Homestead Grown for Unmatched Quality, Local Roots, and Sustainable Values

At Homestead Gardens, we believe your landscape deserves more than just any plant. It deserves Homestead Grown.

Homestead Grown is our signature line of shrubs grown by Homestead Growers, our retail-grower division located just one mile from our flagship Davidsonville store. By growing onsite in our very own greenhouses, we dramatically reduce the need for long-distance shipping. This cuts freight costs and lowers our carbon footprint, while delivering healthier, better-adapted plants to our customers.

Growing Responsibly, Growing Locally: The Homestead Growers Story

Sustainability is not just a practice at Homestead Gardens. It is a promise. Our founder, Don Riddle Jr., was a true plantsman who envisioned a more environmentally responsible way to serve our region. That vision led to the creation of Homestead Growers, a retail-grower venture rooted in producing premium quality plants right here in Davidsonville, Maryland.

By cultivating customer favorites like hydrangeas locally, we avoid the need for cross-country transport. That not only helps the planet, it ensures our plants are already acclimated to the Mid-Atlantic climate and better prepared to thrive in your landscape.

Every plant bearing the green Homestead Grown tag is nurtured from day one by our expert horticulturists using sustainable, environmentally responsible growing methods. This hands-on approach leads to stronger, healthier plants that are beautiful, vigorous, and grown with care.

When you choose a Homestead Grown plant, you are choosing more than local. You are choosing a plant raised under the Homestead Gardens promise of quality. It is a plant you can trust from root to bloom.

Why Choose Homestead Grown?

Locally Grown for Local Success

Plants grown in our Davidsonville greenhouses are already adapted to our regional environment. That means less transplant shock, stronger root systems, and a higher likelihood of long-term success in your garden.

Environmentally Responsible

By growing locally, we significantly reduce the need for long-distance freight. This lowers our carbon emissions and supports a more sustainable horticultural model. Our methods reflect a commitment to protecting the environment while producing exceptional plants.

Reliability You Can Count On

Each plant in the Homestead Grown collection is carefully cultivated and quality-tested by our in-house team of horticulture professionals. The result is a line of plants you can depend on. Healthy, hardy, and ready to thrive.

Signature Plants, Signature Results

From beloved staples like hydrangeas and boxwoods to seasonal bestsellers, Homestead Grown features a wide selection of plants chosen for their performance, beauty, and adaptability. These are the plants we grow and the plants we trust in our own landscapes.

Look for the Green Tag

When you visit Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, Severna Park, or Smyrna, keep an eye out for the distinctive green Homestead Grown label. This tag tells you the plant was:

✔ Grown right here in Maryland
✔ Produced using sustainable growing methods
✔ Raised by Homestead’s own expert horticulturists
✔ Acclimated to our Mid-Atlantic climate and ready to thrive

A Better Garden Starts at Home

Homestead Grown is more than a label. It reflects our values and our commitment to growing responsibly. Choosing Homestead Grown means supporting local agriculture, protecting the environment, and giving your garden the healthiest possible foundation. Visit any of our Homestead Gardens locations to explore the full line of Homestead Grown plants. Whether you’re creating a new garden bed or transforming your landscape, our team will help you choose the right plants. They are grown locally, grown responsibly, and grown with care so you can grow with confidence.

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