April 11th & 12th Grand Opening!
Join us from 8am to 6:30pm each day for the Grand Opening of Sitka Nursery!
Check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuLnp7DK/
We've come so far! It's finally time to announce our Grand Opening! Join Us for the Grand Opening of Sitka Nursery!
We’re excited to invite you to the launch of Columbus’s new plant nursery! Mark your calendars for April 11th & 12th, 2025, and get ready for a weekend filled with fun activities, great deals, and tasty food.
Event Highlights:
• Door prizes for the first 25 visitors each day!
• Raffle giveaways with exciting prizes!
• Gift certificate scavenger hunt — three lucky winners will find hidden gift certificates around the nursery! 3 certificates will be hidden on each day of the event!
Browse Our Selection of:
• Annuals
• Perennials
• Trees
• Shrubs
• And so much more!
Food Trucks On-Site:
Enjoy delicious food during the event!
Sip n Slurp Ice Cream food trailer on Friday from 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Theo’s Brunchfast and JavaGoat Coffee on Saturday from 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Support our launch, meet fellow plant enthusiasts, and explore everything Sitka Nursery has to offer.
Location:
4710 W Carlos Folger Drive, Columbus, IN 47201
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Welcome to Sitka Nursery's Columbus Nursery Project
Follow along with the Columbus Nursery Project below!
Join us on our journey as we prepare to launch a specialty plant nursery in Columbus, Indiana, set to open April 11th. Follow the Columbus Nursery Project for updates and stay connected with our growing community.
What’s our mission?
At Sitka Nursery, we’re on a mission to reconnect people with nature by transforming Columbus into a city where architecture and green space grow together. Inspired by our community’s legacy of design, we’re working to introduce vibrant, living elements into the landscape—creating spaces where people can gather, connect, and thrive.
Through our curated plant selection, focus on sustainability, and deep roots in the local community, we aim to make Columbus greener, more resilient, and more beautiful—one tree, shrub, and conversation at a time.
How close is Columbus to a nursery?
Check out our timeline gallery below!
We’re almost there! After months of hard work and community support, Sitka Nursery is just days away from opening our doors. Our vision of bringing a vibrant, destination-style nursery to Columbus, Indiana is coming to life—unique plants, a Pacific Northwest vibe, and all.
Like any big project, there have been a few bumps along the way—including a surprise flood this week that set us back slightly. But we’re pushing forward, and your support continues to mean the world as we put the final touches in place.
Stay Connected
Want the latest updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes moments? Follow us on social media to watch everything come together—we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been growing.
Support the Journey
If you’ve been cheering us on, thank you. You can still support Sitka by spreading the word, sharing our posts, or even picking out a few plants when we open! Every little bit helps us build something truly special for Columbus.
Milestones on the Path to Opening
🌱 Concept Launched (Spring 2023)
– The vision for Sitka Nursery takes root
– LLC formed, initial Nursery Dealer License obtained
📍 Location Found (Summer 2024)
– Secured in Columbus, Indiana at the former Folger's Four Seasons Florist location!
🪴 Plant Inventory Begins (Fall 2024)
– Sourcing unique and native plant material
🛠️ Nursery Build-Out (Winter 2024)
– Renovation, layout design, and display setup
💧 Flood Setback (Spring 2025)
– The property flooded just a week before the Grand Opening event, but we'll be bouncing back!
🎉 Grand Opening Week (NOW!)
– Doors opening April 11th & 12th — get ready, Columbus!
Highlight Dates!
10/01/24 - On this day, we took posession of the property! We have successfully handled the most difficult obstacle so far, of finding a location. We're honored to work with the Folger family to bring new life to this property.
10/14/24 - On this day, we opened our first annual Fall Market! We had mums, cabbage, kale, and tons of pumpkins and squash! Our pumpkins and squash were all provided by Bush's Market on the east side of Columbus.
11/22/24 - On this day, we opened our 2024 Holiday Shop! We brought in tons of poinsettias, amaryllis, live holiday greenery, and so much more! The houseplant selection is still expanding, and so many to choose from. We also announced our first set of workshops!
02/20/25 -
Late night at the nursery! Our team has been busy potting up a fresh batch of Proven Winners annuals and perennials that arrived today. Excited to watch these beauties grow—spring is just around the corner!
04/04/25 -
We received our first tropical load of the year! Lots of excitement buzzing around the nursery with just a week to go before Grand Opening!
04/06/25 -
Significant flooding hit Bartholomew County this weekend, bringing back memories of the 2008 flood. Thankfully, damage was contained to the back lot and did not enter the building, and we're still on track for an on-time Grand Opening!
Where will the Nursery be?
We finally have established our location for Sitka Nursery!
Nursery Grand Opening on April 11th and 12th, 2025