Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery & Gardening Center in Casselberry, FL
South Seminole Farm & Nursery has been a trusted resource for Central Florida gardeners since 1978. Our 11-acre facility offers a comprehensive selection of landscape plants, from flowering ground covers to mature trees and palms, all grown using environmentally responsible practices without harmful chemicals. We specialize in organic fruits and vegetables available seasonally, supported by a team of knowledgeable staff members dedicated to providing expert advice on local growing conditions.Our commitment to community education is demonstrated through weekly free gardening classes led by Florida Master Gardener Jim Hunter, who has shared his expertise for over 30 years. As a locally owned business, we combine decades of horticultural experience with a passion for sustainable gardening practices, serving both residential and commercial clients throughout Seminole County.
Services
Nursery plants
Organic produce
Gardening classes
Landscaping advice
Seasonal items
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of local horticultural expertise in Central Florida conditions
- Our nursery provides free weekly gardening classes taught by Master Gardeners
- We grow plants without harmful fungicides or insecticides
- Our staff offers personalized expert advice for residential and commercial projects
- We specialize in seasonal organic produce alongside traditional nursery offerings
Services
Nursery plants
We offer a comprehensive selection of landscape plants including flowering ground covers, trees, and palms. Our inventory caters to Central Florida's climate with cold-hardy and drought-tolerant varieties. All plants are grown using environmentally responsible practices without harmful chemicals.
Organic produce
Our farm produces seasonal organic fruits and vegetables suited to Florida's growing conditions. Current offerings include Seminole pumpkins and fresh free-range eggs. We emphasize sustainable agricultural practices that maintain soil health and biodiversity.
Gardening classes
Weekly free gardening classes provide practical instruction on Central Florida landscaping and cultivation techniques. Led by Master Gardener Jim Hunter, sessions cover plant selection, maintenance, and sustainable gardening practices for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Landscaping advice
Our knowledgeable staff offers personalized guidance for residential and commercial landscaping projects. We provide recommendations on plant selection, placement, and maintenance tailored to local soil conditions and climate challenges.
Seasonal items
We feature rotating seasonal products including natural honey, specialty plants, and gardening supplies. Our inventory changes throughout the year to meet current horticultural needs and showcase unique locally grown specimens.
People
Jim Hunter
Owner and Master Gardener
Jim Hunter has been teaching horticulture in Central Florida for over 30 years. As a Florida Master Gardener since 1989, he provides expert gardening advice through free community classes and media appearances on Seminole County Government TV.
Questions
What types of plants do you offer?
We provide a full range of landscape plants including flowering ground covers, trees, palms, and shrubs suited to Central Florida's climate.
Do you offer gardening education?
Yes, we host free weekly gardening classes on Saturdays from 10am-11am covering local horticultural practices and plant care.
Are your plants grown organically?
Yes, we use no harmful fungicides or insecticides in our nursery and follow environmentally friendly growing practices.
What organic produce is available?
We grow seasonal organic fruits and vegetables including Seminole pumpkins, strawberries, and fresh free-range eggs available at our farm.
Do you have expert gardening advice?
Our staff provides personalized landscaping guidance and plant selection recommendations based on decades of local horticultural experience.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm for nursery shopping and gardening resources.
