Planning Your Visit
A trip to Oliver Nurseries should include plenty of time for strolling our demonstration gardens and conversing with fellow gardeners and staff. Take your time, grab a cup of our locally roasted coffee, and discover the many unusual specimens we feature on the property.
A map of our property is attached here for your convenience. As we know many of our customers come from a distance, we encourage you to make an afternoon of it by visiting our neighbor nurseries and the horticultural sites of interest right nearby.
The 1750 Ogden House & Dooryard Garden (2 min.)
One of the many historical centerpieces you'll find when you visit the Fairfield Museum & History Center, with a period dooryard garden alongside.
Oak Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum (3 min.)
A sprawling 100 acres of beauty and serenity, serving the community for over 152 years with mature trees and quiet walking paths.
The Birdcraft Museum (4 min.)
A Connecticut Audubon Society sanctuary and museum, one of the oldest privately-owned songbird sanctuaries in the country.
The Fairfield Nature Center & Larsen Sanctuary (10 min.)
Trails through woodland and wetland habitat run by the Connecticut Audubon Society — a longer detour, well worth the drive.
Group Visits
As part of our ongoing commitment to education and the community, we partner with local Garden Clubs, Plant Societies and Plein Air Artists to offer group visits to the nursery. Whether you attend one of our scheduled events or book an individual tour or demo, there is an opportunity for your membership! Our Design Terrace offers a charming and secluded setting for clubs and chapters to host a meeting.
Past topics have included Cottage Garden Design, Woodland Ephemerals, Trough Planting, Rock Walls, Alpines, Dwarf Conifers, Meadow Design, Container Design, Pruning, Bulb Design, Seasonal Skills and more!
Interested? Contact gretchen@olivernurseries.com to schedule a visit for your group. Come & Discover!