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In the early 1960’s, Barry Edmonds opened the family’s first nursery. It
was known as the “Farmers Market” and was located on the corner of
Route 1 and Huntington Avenue. In 1969, after the DC riots, Carl
Edmonds joined his father and together they ran the nursery until Barry’s
retirement in 1970 at which time Carl took over the family business.
Retirement didn’t last long for Barry however, and after a year of
fishing, Barry opened “Edmonds Nursery” at its current location in 1971.
Together both father and son ran the 2 nurseries for the next 12 years.
Fresh produce, jams, jellies, and country hams were the bulk of the
business in the early days. However, as times changed and new
“supermarkets” were built, the Edmonds’ slowly added flowers, plants,
shrubs, tropical plants, and even fireworks. At one time, they were the
largest retailer of fireworks in the Washington DC area.
After Barry passed away, Carl Edmonds has owned and operated
Edmonds Nursery at 8351-A Richmond Highway since 1984. It is
currently the oldest and last family owned and operated nursery around.
Carl and his wife, Angie, are open 7 days a week from April until after
Christmas. When you come through the gates, especially at Christmas
time, you are likely to see 4 generations of Edmonds’ all working
together. It was with great pride that Carl paid his first great grandchild
for work performed in the Spring of 2009.
Edmonds Nursery continues to flourish because we treat you (the
customer) as our family. Many of our customers have been coming
since they were children and we have been watching their children grow
up too. Edmonds Nursery only uses local vendors so our plants are
locally grown. This means our plants are hardy for your garden. We
know our plants, we know our customers, and the service is great.
was known as the “Farmers Market” and was located on the corner of
Route 1 and Huntington Avenue. In 1969, after the DC riots, Carl
Edmonds joined his father and together they ran the nursery until Barry’s
retirement in 1970 at which time Carl took over the family business.
Retirement didn’t last long for Barry however, and after a year of
fishing, Barry opened “Edmonds Nursery” at its current location in 1971.
Together both father and son ran the 2 nurseries for the next 12 years.
Fresh produce, jams, jellies, and country hams were the bulk of the
business in the early days. However, as times changed and new
“supermarkets” were built, the Edmonds’ slowly added flowers, plants,
shrubs, tropical plants, and even fireworks. At one time, they were the
largest retailer of fireworks in the Washington DC area.
After Barry passed away, Carl Edmonds has owned and operated
Edmonds Nursery at 8351-A Richmond Highway since 1984. It is
currently the oldest and last family owned and operated nursery around.
Carl and his wife, Angie, are open 7 days a week from April until after
Christmas. When you come through the gates, especially at Christmas
time, you are likely to see 4 generations of Edmonds’ all working
together. It was with great pride that Carl paid his first great grandchild
for work performed in the Spring of 2009.
Edmonds Nursery continues to flourish because we treat you (the
customer) as our family. Many of our customers have been coming
since they were children and we have been watching their children grow
up too. Edmonds Nursery only uses local vendors so our plants are
locally grown. This means our plants are hardy for your garden. We
know our plants, we know our customers, and the service is great.
Summer
Perennials
Annuals
Shrubs
Fireworks
Roses
Vegetables
Hanging Baskets
House Plants
Cemetery Arrangements
Odds & Ends
* Straw Bales
* Tomato Cages & Stakes
* Grass Seed
* Garden Seeds
* Mulch
* Cow Manure
* Organic Leaf Mulch
* Potting Soil
* Garden Soil
* Fertilizer
* Co-Co Liners
* Bird Feeders
* Pots, Planters, & Garden To
