Local Roots Nursery

05/11/2026

SEASONAL HOURS UPDATE

TUESDAY-SATURDAY 9AM-1PM

MAY-AUGUST

Summer heat is here!

As an owner-operated nursery, we’re shifting to summer seasonal hours of Tuesday–Saturday, 9AM–1PM.

This adjustment allows us more behind-the-scenes time for the increased maintenance that comes with Florida summer season — watering, weeding, farm and irrigation maintenance, plant care, restocking, and keeping everything healthy and high quality for our customers.

Fewer retail hours = more time focused on maintaining the quality and care Local Roots is known for. 🌿 Thank you for supporting small, local, owner-operated business!

03/13/2026

Many of you knew my dad, Walter Rose, who helped out here at Local Roots Nursery for the past year.

In honor of him, I wanted to share his obituary with our customers and friends. Thank you for the kindness you’ve shown our family. The nursery will be closed Saturday 3/14 while I honor my Father and give him a final farewell at his Celebration of Life memorial.

View Walter Jason Rose's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/06/2026

Help Wanted!

🌿 Help Wanted – Garden Center / Nursery Staff 🌿

This is an outdoor job in the Florida heat, so applicants should be comfortable working outside and able to handle physical work throughout the day.

Duties may include:
• Assisting customers with plant selection
• Checking out guests at the register
• Lifting and moving plants, soil, and pottery
• Watering and basic plant care
• Restocking and organizing inventory
• Loading plants into customer vehicles
• General nursery upkeep and helping wherever needed

Requirements:
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs regularly
• Comfortable working outdoors in heat, humidity, and sun
• Friendly and helpful with customers
• Reliable and punctual
• Plant knowledge is strongly preferred

This is a fast-paced, hands-on environment, and we’re looking for someone with a good attitude who enjoys being active and working around plants.

*Ability to use wheel loader/tractor for deliveries and loading large material a plus but not required.

Pay depends on experience. Call, text, email, or message. If you feel are a great fit stop in to speak to Lindsey.

352-530-9171
[email protected]

02/19/2026

Florida nurseries face millions in losses after historic freeze devastates tropical plants. More in the comments.

02/04/2026

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01/26/2026

What an unusually cold winter we’re having here in Central Florida. We are moving most plant material to greenhouse again for the next week of repeated frosts & freezing low temps. Nursery will be APPOINTMENT ONLY THROUGH WEDNESDAY FEB 4TH. Stay warm and COVER plants! Feel free to reach out for guidance or advice, we are happy to help!

TEXT QUESTIONS 352-530-9171
EMAIL: [email protected]

01/20/2026

Nursery will be open regular hours tomorrow, Wednesday 1/21.
We are pulling everything back out of the greenhouse after these consecutive freezes and will be working all day to get reset.

12/30/2025

🥶 Brrrr… it’s going to be a cold one tonight.

With wind chills dipping as low as 27°F, now’s the time to protect your cold-sensitive plants.

What you can do:
✅Water plants well before temperatures drop
✅Cover plants with frost cloth or breathable fabrics like old sheets or towels
❌ Avoid plastic coverings, which can trap cold and burn plant tissue

🪴 Potted plants:
Move containers indoors or into a protected area like a carport or garage.

🌤 In the morning:
Remove coverings once temperatures rise and continue to monitor the forecast. Cold snaps can occur throughout the season, so be prepared to protect plants whenever temperatures dip again.

Sarasota County Government , University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

12/18/2025

We’re slowing down for the season as we wrap
up a wonderful 2025 🎄
Open by appointment only through Jan 3 — call or message us anytime! Happy Holidays! 352-530-9171
[email protected]

12/12/2025

Come and get yours while they last! These will be the last poinsettias available for the season. Beautiful & easy care, a must for your indoor or outdoor holiday decor!
Options and prices ranging from 2 for $5 to $35 combination planters and urns - first come first serve!

27314 County Rd 33 Okahumpka 34762

Tuesday-Friday 9-2
Saturday 9-3

07/27/2025

Proud to announce our 2 first place Gold Winner spots for Central Florida Favorites by the Orlando Sentinel for 2025!

We placed first for ‘Best Nursery’ and also first for ‘Best Landscaping’! Thank you so much for your votes! We will be featured in the 2025 edition for ‘Central Florida Favorites’ magazine produced by the Sentinel, here is a preview of our feature. There were gold, silver, and bronze voted winners for each category. You can also check out the magazine or online for other top businesses im the area to include dining, shopping, and much more. It’s been a great year & we look forward to continuing to serve our community. 🥇