When you walk into our Brooklyn garden centers, you're immediately surrounded by the beautiful selections from our most trusted growers. One of these vendors is Glover Perennials, a renowned nursery in Cutchogue, NY we have been working with for over 36 years.

Understanding and properly selecting the brands you are growing directly impacts the quality, variety, and success of your urban garden. Our staff strongly believes in educating customers like you on our vendors so you can make the best decision for your garden. Here’s why shopping Glover Perennials matters:

Healthier, Stronger Plants That Actually Thrive

You want plants that don’t just look good when you buy them—they need to survive NYC winter conditions. Glover Perennials grows their plants slowly and naturally (no growth hormones or rushed production), resulting in well-rooted, resilient plant stock.

What that means for you: Less transplant shock, better long-term growth & less money spent replacing dead plants.

Rare and Native Varieties You Can’t Find Anywhere Else

Big-box stores stock what sells quickly, not what works best for your space or the environment. Thanks to Glover’s 1,200+ species, Chelsea can offer you an unmatched selection of native northeast perennials, pollinator-friendly plants, drought-tolerant varieties and unique vines and groundcovers.

What that means for you:Select from more interesting, meaningful choices that provide support for local ecosystems and pollinators.

Local Means Fresher, More Sustainable Plants

Glover is just 100 miles from Brooklyn. Their close proximity allows Chelsea to stock fresh plants more frequently, with less transport stress.

What that means for you: Farm fresh, frequent deliveries that comes from a supply chain you can trust. 

Expert Support, All Year Long

Glover provides deep plant knowledge, and our in-store team lives and breathes Brooklyn gardening. Together, we make sure you’re never planting blind.

What that means for you: Glover's easy-to-understand canary yellow plant label descriptions affixed to the grow pots provide care tips, optimum growing conditions, and list the mature height and width of each plant which makes it easy to find the solutions you are looking for. Whether you are planting a sun or shade garden, our friendly, plant-smart staff is ready to guide you. No black thumb excuses, you don’t need to be a pro, just walk in and ask!

A Better Urban Gardening Experience

Whether you’re planting a container on a fire escape or designing your first backyard pollinator patch, Chelsea’s access to Glover’s catalog turns limited space into lush results.

What that means for you: Beautiful gardens that actually work in Brooklyn, more joy from your outdoor space and plants that tell a story—local, intentional, and grown with care.

Bottom Line: It's About Better Gardening, Not Just Buying Plants

This isn’t just another store-and-supplier relationship. It’s a farm-to-city pipeline of quality, intention, and expertise that puts the best possible plants into your hands. So next time you're shopping at Chelsea Garden Center and spot a lush perennial labeled “Glover Grown,” know this:

✅ It’s been nurtured slowly and ethically
✅ It supports local agriculture
✅ It’s chosen specifically for urban success
✅ And it’s there to help your garden thrive, not just survive

Ready to Grow Smarter? Head to Chelsea Garden Center in Williamsburg or Red Hook and explore the difference. Ask staff for Glover-grown picks or browse the perennial section to discover plants that do more for you, for pollinators, and for your neighborhood!