Guided by the concept of “outdoor rooms,” the exhibit features six distinct spaces, from cottage gardens and formal topiaries to native pollinator plantings. At the center of the display sits a restored 1938 Ford 1½ ton truck, a tribute to Central Nurseries’ 75th anniversary that honors the company’s hardworking roots while anchoring the garden in history and character.
Each “room” shows how outdoor spaces can function like the interior of a home, with areas for gathering, dining, relaxing, or gardening, all designed to reflect personal style and environmental conditions. At the end of the garden, a retail space offers perennials, select shrubs, houseplants, pots, garden accents, and garden themed décor and gifts. The Garden Experience delivers inspiration and the chance to bring a piece of it home.
While exploring the beautiful Garden Experience, enjoy a taste of Rhode Island’s own Newport Vineyards. On Saturday from 12–4 PM, guests are invited to sample a selection of locally crafted wines while surrounded by the lush garden displays that bring the outdoors to life inside the show.
This relaxed tasting opportunity highlights the flavors of Rhode Island’s coastal vineyards and adds an extra layer to the immersive garden setting. Sip, stroll, and discover how local wine and inspired landscape design make the perfect pairing.
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Central Nurseries, Inc. of Johnston, RI designed the space, provided the plant material and the other garden accents and put it all together with the help from the schools and other partners.
The family-owned garden center, nursery, and landscape construction company offers a range of services from design and installation to maintenance and interior plant displays. Due to its versatility, Central Nurseries eliminates the need for multiple subcontractors, which is an added value to its clients. In addition, Central Nurseries has a nearly 100-acre tree farm in Chepachet and an expansive garden center in Johnston, both of which are open to the public. The Johnston location yields an array of annuals, edibles, perennials, flowering shrubs, evergreens and shade trees in addition to a vast selection of fertilizers, soils and lawn care products. The garden center also stocks seasonal gifts and decor, wreaths, pottery, and other garden accessories. Also, the Johnston location hosts a variety of workshops and informational classes. Even if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for, the grounds are sure to spark some inspiration, and Central Nurseries’ knowledgeable staff can answer any questions you think up along the way.
