The Educated Gardener

The Educated Gardener The Educated Gardener is a unique, family run nursery specializing in hardy and unusual perennials, native plants, water plants, herbs and more.

With a background in design (B.S.Landscape Architecture, Cal Poly) and a passion for plants- We Can Help!

Curb alert! Free to a good home these babies are out front by the share box and ready for adoption. Tomatoes include Red...
06/11/2026

Curb alert! Free to a good home these babies are out front by the share box and ready for adoption. Tomatoes include Red Brandywine, Old German, Jubilee, Black Krim, Early Girl, Better Boy… Peppers are Chile de Arbol and the prolifically producing Garden Salsa.

Woot! Just in, a fresh batch of is now here, available in 3 sizes and ready to get your soil going and your plants grow...
05/20/2026

Woot! Just in, a fresh batch of is now here, available in 3 sizes and ready to get your soil going and your plants growing. 😊✨

05/15/2026

Great morning hand selecting some fun new plants for your garden enjoyment! These new beauties are perfect for container planting with the fresh delivery of R&M or adding to your landscape! & more ✨😊✨ These babies won’t last long so come on in 🏃‍♀️

05/09/2026

New delivery of amazing & from nursery await your next visit.
Have a great weekend and see you soon! ✨🥰

04/28/2026

Always fun to select plants in person from my suppliers!
These beauties are now here and ready to find a forever home in your garden or landscape. Selection includes Calylophus, a stunning selection of colorful Heucheras, Pennisetum spathiolatum, Arctostaphylos ‘Austin Griffith’ (one of my favorites), Carpenteria californica, Lavenders & more! Come on in and find your happiness.
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04/24/2026

It’s a beautiful day to get things planted!

04/23/2026

Please remember to plant and care for the little things, no action is too small. Encourage others to plant a garden, avoid pesticides and herbicides, pick up trash, take time to smell the flowers, take a walk, listen to the birds, look for pollywogs and admire the beauty of nature.

New delivery of are here! Big, beautiful , assorted bare root & more!I’m busy potting things up but a large assortm...
04/14/2026

New delivery of are here! Big, beautiful , assorted bare root & more!
I’m busy potting things up but a large assortment is available if you’re willing to pot up your own

Address

22210 El Camino Real
Santa Margarita, CA
93453

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18054384250

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