Crestview Nurseries is a florist and plant nursery in Crestview, FL, serving customers with a wide selection of perennials, flowering shrubs, trees, container annuals, and glazed and terra cotta pottery. The business offers expert advice, plant care guidance, and bulk materials such as bark, compost, and field dirt. With over 20 greenhouses spread across 10 acres, Crestview Nurseries is one of the largest family-owned retail nurseries in Northwest Florida. The nursery is known for its extensive local expertise in growing conditions suitable for the region and is highly rated with a 4.90 average from customer reviews.
Founded in the 1960s by Tommy and Jeanette Horne, who began with potted azaleas, the nursery has grown from a single greenhouse to a large-scale operation spanning decades of horticultural experience. Tommy, a University of Florida graduate in Horticulture, instilled a commitment to growing their own plants to ensure quality and variety. Their children, Dusty, Gene, and Bebe, joined the business over the years, continuing the family legacy. The nursery remains a community fixture, where customers often interact with longtime staff, including Tommy, and even meet Duke, the family dog.
Crestview Nurseries is located on Houston Lane, about a mile from the Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library and the Crestview Post Office, and within a short distance of North Ferdon Boulevard, the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, A+ Pak n Ship, and the Crestview Community Center.
The nursery is widely recognized for its deep roots in the local community, its diverse plant selection, and its long-standing dedication to quality and customer service. It stands as a trusted destination for gardeners and plant enthusiasts across Northwest Florida.
Crestview Nurseries is a cornerstone of the city’s green spaces, blending generations of expertise with a welcoming, hands-on experience for all who visit.