Warner Nursery & Garden Center - Simsbury, Connecticut

Sabine Zell

I have been going to Warner Nursery since as far as I can remember - at least 25 years. We just recently purchased four trees having lost 15 from a microburst that we experienced at the start of August. I worked with Brenda to carefully pick out the trees that I would like to add. She helped me understand how much room we actually had for trees and placement in addition to sun light requirements and being mindful of other trees that are already well established in our neighbors’ yards. She also gave me options on how to mix and match deciduous and coniferous trees, which I had not thought to do but actually ended up doing. I love going to Warner's to get helpful advice and I’ve always bought many of my perennials and annuals there. While my gardens are so full that I don’t necessarily need as many perennials, I still manage to find one more to add interest to my garden. We had already purchased two trees prior, one cherry tree and one maple tree and we knew that this was where we would get our four new trees again. Both were planted by Warners as were the four that we just purchased. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. Todd’s care, including hand digging the holes for each tree I might add, and attention in securing the tree so that it will grow straight is exactly what my husband and I needed so that we do not have a tree growing sideways. The staff was always very communicative and they kept us posted as to when trees would be arriving, and when they could be planted. I will always get my trees from Warners. I have included some after and before pictures that our four new trees are replacing.

Kimberly Innes-Guevara

I wanted to thank the staff at Warner Nursery. My husband and I needed to replace all the plants in our entire front garden. I felt very overwhelmed and really didn’t know where to start. Brenda and Jessica spent over 2 hours helping me pick plants that would fit in the space, were low maintenance, complimented one another and provided color Spring through Fall. If that weren’t enough they even mapped out the layout! We purchased over 20 plants and opted to have the nursery deliver and do the planting. We had an easy time with scheduling and the nursery worked around our schedules. Valentin and his partner came to our house to plant and were knowledgeable, professional and accommodating. Valentin gave great advice about watering and mulching! I would highly recommend Warner Nursery as other nursery’s I visited in the area were uninterested in helping, spent no time answering questions and simply pointed to the area of plants that might fit my needs. The quality of plants at Warner Nursery is exceptional and the prices were better than other nursery’s in the area. I truly appreciate the service we received as it rare to find these days!

Dorrit Hunter

Warner Nursery is the only place I'll shop for trees and plants. There is a true vibrancy present in the trees, that shows they're being taken care of by the staff, who are kind and dedicated to their care. If you are even slightly empathic, you'll notice the trees feel alive, rather than confused, as you find in chain-stores.

Equally, there is a rich and thought-provoking variety of trees/plants/bushes for native landscapes, with some that are wildlife-friendly. I'm thrilled when I get to one end, and realize I still have rows and rows more to choose from! The living, wholesome trees makes a difference when they get replanted, as they're more likely to adapt, and thrive. Competitively priced, if not better, than any nursery in the local area or online. (Loyalty program too!)

Worth your time, just to bend the ear of the knowledgeable staff. Also has a nice store for gifts/goodies that are local (try the soap, esp.) Tie this in with a trip to Bell & Raven or Popovers for lunch a real local treat and outing on a Sunday. I'm thankful for Warner's, as I would be forced to buy online or not at all, but here, I can take my time, dream and design, with help, and beautiful trees! *PHOTO: Vernal Witch Hazel already taking off in a handful of weeks! And happy!

Moulham Alroumi

I found exactly what I was looking for,
They were very kind and helpful,
Jessica, who was in charge when I was there helped me a lot with her time, information, knowledge and even price when she was able to.

David Garrido Cid

Wonderful little place. Good selection, great quality, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Perhaps just a tad pricey, but good sales now in the Fall too.

Susan Brudny

Absolutely appalling customer service! ?. Yesterday I came to this business as it was near where I had been running an errand and Siri suggested it. I spent about a half hour choosing several perennials, then moved on to the annuals. Then looking for lemon thyme, I noticed there was only French thyme. I asked an employee and he went and got the older woman (manager?) who came out and told me where it had been & must be sold out. I also asked if they had a restroom and she said no and began giving me directions back to Hopmeadow, as if I was unfamiliar with the area, which I’m not. I then said “oh yeah 10/202?” And she said no Hopmeadow. I said yeah 10 & 202 is Hopmeadow….” She then informed me she could check me out where I was, although I would have to go in to pay. I noticed signs posted “no carts in store” which I thought was odd since it is a nursery.. then she told me to leave my cart where it was which would require me backtracking as my car was about 50 ft away in the opposite direction. I told her that and informed her I had a disability re: my right leg and wasn’t wearing my brace due to wearing sandals, so I would walk and leave my cart closer to the building. Her curt reply: “if that’s what you want to do.” Went inside to pay and told her the place was lovely and I only found it because of Siri, complimenting their space, even though I thought she was rather unaccommodating (but did not vocalize that). My foot disability is due to a brain surgery to remove a meningioma 13 years ago and another one had been found 1-1/2 years ago too dangerous to operate, so I had radiation a year ago. (Location of tumors has caused weakness in arms and legs). Although I didn’t feel the need to give the nursery the particulars of my medical condition, I’m doing it now to make the situation crystal-clear right now.

After paying, I went outside to pull the cart to my car which was challenging but I am still able to do things and don’t ask for help unless necessary. I noticed a blonde ponytailed employee watering the plants out front eyeing me dragging the cart to my car. When I got to my car to unload my plants, I asked her if they had any trays so the plants wouldn’t tip over in my Outback. She rudely replied, “they’re under the stands. You’ll have to look around.” No offer to help find them… so I ignored that and found two trays on TOP of the stands, put my plants in them in the car and proceeded to bring the cart back to the one little area where the carts were. Since it was very hot out and due to my condition I was starting to fade (and there were no other customers other than one on a bicycle), I maneuvered the heavy cart into a parking space at a slight angle.

The aforementioned blonde woman yelled out “can you not leave it at that angle and try to at least line it up closer” So condescending! At this point, I had had it. I said “you know you have all been pretty rude to me first I can’t use the restroom and now the way you’re talking to me.” Her reply: “just leave it there since it’s CLEARLY too much of a strain for you!” . REALLY!!! Might I add I am almost 67 years old but otherwise in decent shape but yes a senior citizen.

And now I had REALLY had it!! I told her I had recently had radiation for a brain tumor which has seriously complicated my strength. Her reply as she actually waved her hand dismissively at me was “yeah yeah yeah”, as if I way lying! She was actually SCOFFING me !!?! I then told her there a thousand nurseries around and I’ll never come back! The final straw was that. Maybe in 20-30 years, she’ll find herself in the same position. Then I blew and really let her have it! Ironically, when I went to seek out a restroom at Popovers, a lovely young teenage woman rushed ahead of me and said “please let me get the door for you!” What a contrast in human behavior! Shame on you Warner Nurseries. I’ve already told several gardener friends, one of which told me he never goes there. Maybe that is why the parking lot was empty.

Elizabeth A

They have a great selection of annuals and many CT native perennials, shrubs, and trees.

Susan G

Great nursery! Brenda was very helpful in choosing the best plants for my garden. Inside the store is quaint with lovely gifts along with several house plants. As a new resident it's my new go-to!!