Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center & Florist in Cheshire, CT
Cheshire Nursery Garden Center & Florist has been a trusted name in Connecticut's horticultural industry since 1906. Our century-long legacy is built on providing exceptional plants, gardening expertise, and personalized service to the Greater New Haven community. Under the ownership of Bill and Rick Beebe since 2000, we've expanded our offerings while maintaining our commitment to quality and tradition. Our team of certified horticulturists and floral designers brings decades of combined experience to every customer interaction. We operate a comprehensive garden center featuring over 1,500 perennial varieties, premium trees and shrubs, and locally grown annuals.Our full-service florist creates custom arrangements using the freshest flowers available daily. We maintain extensive greenhouses for tropical plants and seasonal blooms, ensuring year-round availability of quality plant material. Our knowledgeable staff provides expert advice on garden design, plant selection, and maintenance. We offer premium gardening supplies including fertilizers, pest controls, and decorative accents to support successful landscaping projects. With daily nationwide flower delivery and seven-day-a-week operations, we remain dedicated to meeting our customers' evolving needs while upholding our founding principles of excellence and service.
Services
Garden Center
Florist Services
Houseplant Sales
Tree & Shrub Sales
Perennial Selection
Annual Plants
Herbs & Vegetables
Organic Products
Floral Arrangements
Gardening Supplies
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We have served Connecticut's gardening community for over 100 years
- Our certified horticulturists provide expert plant selection guidance
- We deliver fresh cut flowers daily to locations nationwide
- We maintain Connecticuts largest selection of 1,500+ perennial varieties
- Family-owned operation with two generations of horticultural expertise
Services
Garden Center
Our comprehensive garden center offers locally grown annuals, 1,500+ perennial varieties, premium trees, and shrubs. We provide expert advice on plant selection and maintenance. Our inventory includes gardening tools, fertilizers, and decorative accents to support successful landscaping projects for both residential and commercial clients.
Florist Services
Our award-winning floral designers create custom arrangements for all occasions using the freshest flowers available daily. We offer same-day delivery within Connecticut and nationwide shipping. Our team specializes in wedding bouquets, sympathy tributes, and corporate floral displays while maintaining traditional design techniques with modern creativity.
Houseplant Sales
Our heated greenhouses maintain a year-round selection of tropical houseplants including air-purifying varieties like peace lilies and pothos. We feature seasonal arrivals such as orchids and succulents while providing expert care guidance. Our inventory supports both novice plant owners and experienced collectors seeking rare specimens for home or office environments.
Perennials Selection
We cultivate Connecticuts most extensive perennial collection with 1,500+ varieties organized by sun exposure requirements. Our experts help customers select plants that attract pollinators and provide multi-season interest. The inventory includes premium daylilies, hostas, and specialty cultivars that ensure continuous garden color throughout the growing season.
Trees & Shrubs
Our tree and shrub inventory features evergreen and deciduous varieties suitable for Northeastern climates. We offer flowering specimens, fruit-bearing plants, and deer-resistant options with expert guidance on placement and care. The selection includes foundation plants, privacy screens, and specimen trees that enhance property value while supporting local ecosystems.
People
Bill Beebe
Owner
Bill Beebe co-owns Cheshire Nursery with his brother Rick since their 2000 purchase. With a Business Administration degree from Quinnipiac University, he manages operational aspects while maintaining hands-on involvement since joining in 1975.
Rick Beebe
Owner
Rick Beebe co-owns Cheshire Nursery with 40+ years in horticulture. His plant propagation expertise from Florida horticulture school and Connecticut growing facility experience guide our inventory selection and nursery operations since the 2000 acquisition.
Sylvia Nichols
Floral Manager/Designer
AIFD-certified floral designer Sylvia Nichols leads our florist team with 50+ years in the industry. As a national spokesperson and award-winning designer, she oversees custom arrangements for weddings, events, and daily floral orders with artistic excellence.
Lesley Mullen
Assistant Floral Manager
Lesley Mullen combines horticultural knowledge with floral design expertise. With 18 years at Cheshire Nursery, she specializes in European basket gardens and provides personalized plant recommendations while managing floral production during peak seasons.
Wendy Jurgieliwicz
Annual Greenhouse Manager
Wendy Jurgieliwicz manages annual plant inventory with marketing and horticulture credentials. Since joining in 2005, she ensures greenhouse operations maintain premium plant quality while advising customers on seasonal planting strategies for optimal garden performance.
Questions
What services does Cheshire Nursery offer?
We provide garden center products, full-service florist arrangements, houseplants, trees/shrubs, and gardening supplies with expert horticultural advice and nationwide flower delivery.
What are your operating hours?
We're open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, seven days a week, with seasonal hours adjustments for holiday periods and extreme weather conditions.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver fresh flowers daily nationwide and offer local delivery for plants and gardening supplies within Connecticut with advance arrangements.
What makes your nursery unique?
As Connecticuts oldest continually operating nursery since 1906, we combine century-old horticultural expertise with modern plant selections and personalized customer service from certified professionals.
Can you help with garden design?
Our certified horticulturists provide free garden consultations, plant selection guidance, and maintenance advice to create thriving landscapes tailored to your property's specific conditions.
