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We are now closed to the public and open by appointment only (as of November 2026)
Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery plants are greenhouse grown from locally collected seeds of straight species plants, not exotic, naturalized or introduced plant species typically sold at conventional nurseries.
We grow our plants from carefully gathered seeds from Northeast native plants that have adapted and co-evolved with local wildlife and pollinators over many millennia. Local seed sourcing from these established ecotypes is an important component of what we do at Earth Tones. This stringent methodical practice of growing from ecotypic seed increases overall genetic diversity and resilience in our plant communities and local ecosystems, further benefiting wildlife and our environment.
Photo by Whitney Troy
We do not sell native seeds that we collect, we do not remove plants from the wild and we do not sell plants listed as endangered or threatened species as per CT State Statute.
Early spring native plant seedlings are cared for by nursery staff in our all-season greenhouse on the hilltop.
Sometimes flats are used for initial germination, but the majority of our seeds start out in tiny pots called "128 cells" or "128s" then moved to "starter plugs" (32 per flat), 1- or 2-quart pots and larger gallon sizes for customers to purchase.
Tiny Sprouts Emerge
Greenhouse Planning
Healthy Seedlings
Flat Germination
Ecotype Seed Collection
Beautiful Native Plants
Native Plant Starter Plugs
Starter Plugs: We carry a variety of our perennial and grass plant stock in plug/starter sizes that are perfect when planting a large area. You must purchase a half tray (16 plug) minimum per species (one type of plant). Current perennial plug pricing ranges from $4.25-$4.75 a plug.
Starter Shrubs/Trees: We also carry many of our shrubs, trees, and vines in starter 1-quart sizes for $10.00 each. Shrubs are also sold in the plug size for $6.50 each. Not all of our nursery stock is available in starter sizes. However, if you are looking for a specific plant in the plug or quart size, just ask and we will be happy to check for you. Plant stock changes frequently as we're always adding new plants!
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