Cross Creek Grown
We Know Them Because We Grow Them
If you’ve ever shopped with us at Cross Creek Nursery, you’ve probably heard us say, “We know ’em because we grow ’em.”
And we truly mean that.
We’re not just a garden center bringing in truckloads of plants from all over the country. A huge portion of what you see on our benches and in our tree yard is grown right here in Central Virginia, by our own team.
And that makes all the difference.
Grown Right Here at Home
We’re proud to grow across three local production locations. All within reach of the same community we serve.
Nottoway County – Trees & Shrubs
Out in Nottoway County, we have nearly 100 acres dedicated to growing trees and shrubs. It’s wide open space, long rows, and a whole lot of care. From sturdy shade trees to flowering shrubs, these plants are grown with our Central Virginia climate in mind, hot summers, clay soil, and all.
Hanover County – Perennials, Groundcover & Annuals
Up in Hanover County, just north of the James River, another part of our production team grows groundcover, perennials, and annuals. These are the plants that fill in your landscapes, come back year after year, and keep your yard looking full and colorful.
Midlothian – Annuals & Poinsettias
At our Midlothian Nursery, we grow many of our annual flowers right on site: plus our well-known poinsettia crop each holiday season. If you’ve ever grabbed vibrant spring color or one of our Christmas poinsettias, there’s a good chance it was grown just steps away.
Why Growing Locally Matters
Central Virginia isn’t the easiest place to garden. Between humidity, summer heat, surprise cold snaps, and heavy clay soil, plants have to be tough.
Because we grow locally:
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Our plants are already acclimated to this region
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They’re used to our weather swings
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They’re grown for performance here, not somewhere else
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We can offer unique varieties and larger quantities for contractors and local businesses
When plants travel less, they’re less stressed. When they’re grown here, they’re stronger. It’s that simple.
From Our Fields to Our Garden Centers
Here’s the part we love most.
When you walk into our locations in Midlothian or the West End area of Richmond, you’re talking to people who genuinely know these plants.
Not just from a tag. Not just from a catalog.
We’ve watched them grow.
As a grower and retailer, we can tell you:
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Which hydrangea handles our heat best
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What thrives in heavy clay
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What deer tend to leave alone
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Which annuals will bloom the longest
Because we’ve grown them from seed, cuttings, or plugs ourselves.
It’s About Community
Growing locally means we’re investing right back into our own backyard, supporting jobs in Hanover County and Nottoway County, supplying plants for local landscapes, and helping Central Virginia gardens thrive.
When you shop with us, you’re not just buying plants.
You’re supporting local growers.
You’re planting something raised close to home.
You’re growing alongside your community.
We Know ’Em Because We Grow ’Em
At the end of the day, that’s what Cross Creek Grown is all about.
We’ve planted them.
We’ve watered them.
We’ve watched them push new growth.
So when you take one home, we can confidently say:
We know ’em — because we grow ’em. 🌱
Ask Us: Favorite Houseplants
Ask us! Our talented Cross Creek Nursery staff shares their favorite houseplants and reasons why.
5 Steps to Prepare your Garden for the Winter
The return of cold weather that marks the end of the growing season is often bittersweet. Try not to give up on your garden in the final weeks of fall; there’s still plenty of work to be done to prepare for the long winter ahead.
Focus Underground this Fall
Now that the growing season is winding down, it’s the best time for gardeners to consider the health of their garden below the soil. Fall is the best time for planting because of the perfect growing conditions underground; read on to learn how you can work below the surface of your garden this season for a big payoff in the spring.
Groundcover Plants to Elevate your Garden
The key to creating sustainable and cohesive gardens lies in the details. Groundcover plants not only add visual interest at the ground level of your garden, but they also offer effective sustainability benefits.
The Best Perennials for a Pollinator Garden
There’s nothing better than the sound of bees buzzing and the glimpse of butterfly wings around your garden. Not only do these creatures add liveliness to your yard, but they’re also critical members of our ecosystem that need our support. Cross Creek recognizes the importance of pollinators and seeks to educate our customers on the best plants to include in a pollinator garden; we’ve compiled a few of our favorites below.
Adding Native Plants to your Landscape
The trees and shrubs available at Cross Creek Nursery are native to dozens of different countries with different habitats and climates. Read on to learn about the range of native plants to choose from and how they can positively transform your outdoor space.
Preparing the Garden for Spring
Spring is almost here! Use these tips to help prepare your garden for warmer weather.
To Prune or Not to Prune
Gardeners everywhere are eager for the threat of frost to pass, excitedly dreaming about the spring and summer sunshine that makes their gardens come alive. Here his a breakdown to when to prune your plants.
Prolong the Life of your Floral Arrangement
Although the demise of each floral arrangement is inevitable, there’s a few tips to extend the life of your flowers and keep them looking fresh for as long as possible. Here’s the best-kept secrets from our floral experts here at Cross Creek.
All About Philodendrons
One of the reasons Philodendrons make great house plants is that they’re generally easy to care for. Read more for care tips.
Attracting Butterflies: Variety and Care
When Planting to attract Butterflies, most people think BLOOMS, but Butterflies need host plants too! Be sure to plant a mix of each to fully support all life cycles of Butterflies. You'll also want to utilize plants that bloom in Spring and Fall as well, to provide...
Deer Resistant Plants: Variety and Care
Generally, hungry Deer will eat most anything. If you have Deer frequenting your yard, plants these options to have the best luck. When landscaping with Deer resistant plants, lean more towards grasses, scented plants, or big, pluming flowers. Deer are easily scared...
Drought Tolerant Plants: Variety and Care
Low maintenance options for sun to shade, these plants take very little watering once established.Annuals will not be as dourght tolerant as established trees, however they will need less water than other annuals. We still receommend waterng at least twice a week to...