The first piece of land that now holds Centerton Nursery was purchased by Ray and Marlene Blew in 1974. Now in its fifth decade of operation, Centerton Nursery is owned and operated by three of Ray and Marlene's grandchildren: Donald, Bob, and Amy. Chelsea has been buying plants from the Blew family for the past twelve years. They supply us with beautifully grown perennials, roses, herbs, ground covers, and nursery stock. Many of their plants are grown and delivered in their distinctive powder-blue pots.

David Austin has spent the last sixty years developing his award-winning English Roses. Combining the delicate charm and wonderful fragrances of the Old-World Roses with the wider color range and repeat-flowering nature of modern roses, they are hard to beat for sheer exuberance of flower and scent. Our trusted partner, Overdevest Nursery, maintained several test gardens of David Austin Roses that thrive here in the northeast, many of which have been pre-booked for Chelsea Garden Center.

Chelsea has been purveying the Keil family's plants for over three (3) decades. They consistently grow at a high standard, and their plants can always be found on our benches.

Emma's Garden was founded in 2008 by third-generation Keil growers Eric, Jeff, Greg, and Scott. They founded Emma's with the mission of growing the highest quality plants to provide to local businesses and landscapers all over the Northeast. Unlike other wholesale plant suppliers, Emma's only sells to independently owned businesses. “Just like our grandmother, Emma Keil, promised when she and our grandfather entered the industry in 1921, we never compromise on quality, value, and customer service. We know that when our customer thrives, we thrive.” 

Glover perennials are always recognizable in our garden centers as their pots all have large format yellow labels with full product descriptions. They are so widely recognized by our shoppers that the question is often asked, “When are we getting another Glover delivery?” Glover Perennials has been a leader in growing natives long before they became trendy. With over 350 Northeastern U.S. native species in production, Glover Perennials offers the widest selection of natives in the New York tri-state area. Though we are not an exclusively native plant nursery, we recognize their importance to the well-being of our environment. Located on the North Fork of LI and benefitting from a maritime growing climate, Glover plants simply glow.

Chelsea has been a proud partner with Lucas for the last twenty years; they are amongst the finest growers on the eastern seaboard. It is hard to describe the state-of-the-art growing facility that Lucas Greenhouses is. Established in 1979, Lucas Greenhouses has earned a reputation for growing the very finest quality plants. This family-owned grower with almost one million square feet of bedding plants grown under glass operates a state-of-the-art growing facility. From recycling millions of gallons of water to their immaculate growing conditions, Lucas has consistently provided Chelsea with top-tier, high-quality bedding plants for many years. You can recognize a Lucas-grown annual by its lush fullness in the grow pot. 

Chelsea has been buying Monrovia plants since we first opened our doors 43 years ago. What makes Monrovia’s plants so desirable is the consistency and quality of their plants, coupled with Chelsea’s ability to source from their nurseries in Oregon, California, Georgia, and Connecticut, allowing us to buy a wide selection of plants. Monrovia have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Quality starts by selecting the very best varieties of plants to grow, working with breeders from around the world to test and trial plants before they deem them suitable for your garden. The way Monrovia grows plants is truly a craft—a blend of art and science developed over decades of observation and innovation. 

Overdevest grows magnificent, high-quality, containerized nursery material. Plants are characterized by their lush, uniform appearance. Overdevest is a truly special nursery run by a dedicated team. They are one of the finest growers in the northeast. Overdevest is Chelsea’s leading supplier of perennials, trees, and shrubs.The company founders John & Jean Overdevest left war-torn Holland in search of a new start in a distant land. Settling in Southern New Jersey, the couple started the nursery in 1952, specializing in Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Dogwoods, and Japanese Maples. With tireless determination and a pioneering spirit, their backyard farm steadily grew into a respected nursery recognized for growing the highest quality plants. As the third generation of the family enters the business, their commitment to excellence continues.

Chelsea discovered Pacific Home and Garden (PHG) while attending a trade show in Atlanta twenty years ago. By perfecting their craft for over twenty years, PHG leads the high-end pottery and garden accessories market with exclusive designs crafted in their factories. Owning 100% of their production allows them to swiftly launch new designs and adapt to customer needs. For over 20 years, they’ve partnered with skilled artisans, ensuring quality rooted in tradition. As a true partner to small businesses, during COVID, when shipping was so expensive, PHG worked with us to ensure fair and reasonable container pricing from Asia to NY.

After many years of searching for a high-quality, certified organic herb and vegetable grower, one needs to look no further than Chelsea’s benches. Peace Trees herbs and vegetables are USDA Certified organic. Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Peace Tree Farm grows quality plants in one acre of greenhouses. Named ‘Peace Tree Farm’ inspired by the Native American word “tohickon”, which means “peace tree”. Growing specialty lavenders, organic herbs and vegetable plants, unusual begonias, as well as specialty annuals and blooming potted crops. Their growing practices combine an innovative biological pest control system with state-of-the-art greenhouse technology. 

Located near Hartford, Connecticut, Prides grows a tremendous selection of diverse plant groups. Generally, the farm is three to five degrees cooler than NYC. This helps Chelsea and its clients by extending the flowering and growing season of some plants when they have already blossomed in NYC. We are big fans of Prides and their products.

Located near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Quality Greenhouses grows a wide assortment of annuals and perennials, focused on providing independent garden centers and nurseries with a broad selection that includes new and unique varieties. They truly grow a “Quality” product. We are delighted to partner with Quality Growers. They are a great group to work with. They operate a wonderful family business and are delightful, caring people.