Business Details
19 Years
experience
Urban Roots Garden Market Buffalo, NY
Urban Roots was founded in 2007 with a mission to provide quality plants and gardening supplies while fostering community engagement. Our cooperative model ensures member-owners have a voice in business decisions, with profits reinvested into the company and local neighborhoods. We specialize in locally sourced annuals, perennials, heirlooms, and native plants, complemented by organic soils and tools. Our educational workshops and events promote gardening expertise, sustainability, and urban renewal. As a Buffalo-based business, we prioritize community partnerships and offer seasonal sales to support local gardeners.Our team combines decades of horticultural experience with a commitment to customer education, ensuring every client receives personalized guidance. We maintain rigorous quality standards for all products, from nursery stock to gardening accessories, and operate a gift shop featuring nature-themed decor. Our transparent business practices and democratic governance model reflect our dedication to ethical, community-driven commerce.
Services
Nursery Plants
Gardening Supplies
Workshops
Gift Shop
Online Store
Co-op Membership
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We are a community-owned cooperative with democratic governance
- We offer locally sourced plants and regionally appropriate gardening solutions
- Our educational workshops cover composting, native plants, and sustainable practices
- We maintain partnerships with Buffalo-based organizations for community development
- We provide year-round seasonal sales and promotions
Services
Nursery Plants
We offer regionally appropriate annuals, perennials, heirlooms, and native plants sourced from local growers. Our inventory includes ornamental trees, shrubs, and vegetable starts acclimated to Western New York's climate. Expert staff provides planting guidance for residential and community gardens.
Gardening Supplies
Our supply department features organic soils, compost, mulches, and pest management solutions from trusted brands. We stock durable gardening tools made in the USA and specialty items like biochar and coir products for sustainable cultivation.
Educational Workshops
We host seasonal workshops on composting, native plant cultivation, and soil health in partnership with local environmental organizations. These hands-on sessions provide practical skills for urban gardeners at all experience levels.
Gift Shop
Our gift shop features nature-themed decor and gardening accessories that change weekly. We curate unique items like decorative planters, botanical art, and specialty tools to support indoor and outdoor gardening enthusiasts.
Cooperative Membership
As a consumer cooperative, we offer membership that provides voting rights and profit-sharing. Members receive exclusive benefits while supporting local economic development through community reinvestment initiatives.
Questions
What types of plants do you carry?
We offer annuals, perennials, heirlooms, native plants, vegetables, herbs, and ornamental trees/shrubs suited to Western New York's climate.
Are your gardening products organic?
We prioritize organic soils and pest management solutions, including products from Organic Mechanics and other certified brands.
Do you offer gardening classes?
Yes, we host seasonal workshops on composting, native plants, and sustainable gardening practices with local experts.
Can I shop online?
Our online store offers local pick-up for plants, tools, and supplies with orders available the next business day.
What are your store hours?
We're open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm, and closed Mondays.
How can I become a member-owner?
Visit our website or store to purchase a $100 membership, which grants voting rights and profit-sharing benefits.
