Parallel Nursery was founded in Richmond, VA by two horticulturalists with a passion for native plants & a sincere appreciation for the natural world.

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[[ Note, our nursery is currently open by

appointment only. Please use our contact form

below for questions & visit requests! ]]

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We are a majority woman-owned business specializing in seed grown native plants endemic to the Piedmont & Coastal Plain of VA. 

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Our primary goal is to provide our

customers with a diverse selection of

high quality, sustainably grown perennials.  However, the roots of Parallel Nursery run far deeper.

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 It is our belief that regardless of someone's location or socio-economic status, we should all have access to meaningful experiences with nature. This belief goes far beyond our commitment to a robust & varied plant selection. 

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Our mission is to support the well-being of

people & plants in a parallel fashion.

Whether through sustainable

landscape design & maintenance,

educational outreach & volunteer opportunities, or sharing our artistic inspiration it is essential to our business

to help people and nature thrive side by side. 

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In order to meet these goals,

Parallel Nursery is committed to the

following practices :​

 

// equitable & accountable business policies designed to encourage fairness & reduce negative environmental impact 

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// Seed-to-Soil goal of a 100% neonicotinoid  

& pesticide free life cycle of our plants,

to help preserve the health of our wildlife & water sources

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// all plant propagation is sourced from USA based companies, wild harvested at our facility, 

or purchased through permit approved

ethical wild seed collectors only

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// plants are sun-grown with minimal inputs to ensure our stock is as hardy as possible to our customers environment & to reduce our use of fertilizers, water, and electricity 

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// mature plants are planted only in a sustainable, peat-free, renewable pine-bark medium to decrease impact of industrial peat harvesting

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// purchase from local sources & use recycled material whenever possible to limit plastic & fossil fuel consumption

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 // direct a portion of all revenue to rebuilding landscapes which are over-developed and rapidly loosing green space & biodiversity due to human driven environmental pressures​

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​​​// utilize our resources and knowledge to encourage accessible, high quality educational 

experiences based in scientifically driven & horticulturally tested sustainable practices 

 

// facilitate community engagement through volunteer opportunities & inclusive event spaces

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// support local organizations to increase ability for all people to have significant, abundant experiences in nature, with a focus on advocating for people historically deprived of access 

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Please contact us below with any questions, volunteer or educational opportunities, 

design inquiries,

& for all nursery visitation requests!

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