Forest Lakes Nursery

Forest Lakes Nursery Specializing in rare and unusual conifers and perennials, we have been part of the Humboldt County community for over 20 years. Open by appointment only.

Forest Lakes Nursery is one of the premiere sources for unique plants, be they conifers, perennials, or groundcovers. We don't grow anything we don't personally like.

06/20/2026

In Arcata right now!

06/16/2026

After 2 weekends of Open House sales, we have some holes in the Nursery! I began refilling these holes yesterday and today. 100 lavenders, 'Hidcote Blue' my favorite English lavender, and 'Primarvera' a new Spanish variety. 50 of a California native Penstemon from Santa Maria, one of the 'Mystic' Dahlias, and lastly, 50 of my favorite Coreopsis 'Solanna Golden Sphere'. These should all be ready by August. What a fun job I have! Play in the dirt, in the sun! 🌻🌼🌺🌹🌸

06/12/2026

Berries ready to go!

We have a new catmink (Catwalk Queen) in 1.5 gallons. They are budding and blooming. This is the best nepeta we have eve...
06/11/2026

We have a new catmink (Catwalk Queen) in 1.5 gallons. They are budding and blooming. This is the best nepeta we have ever grown.
Our price is fantastic as well. Just $20. I expect to sell out this weekend.

Blooms!!
06/11/2026

Blooms!!

06/11/2026

I think I may have posted about this before.
There is a rhythm to the seasons that is astonishing to me.
We had a glorious early display from our daffodils and tulips, then came the early shrubs like lilacs, weigeials and azalea and roddies.
Then the Spring perennials start, like salvias, geumsand agastache.
The fields bordering our farm erupt in carpet of ox-eyes daisy, white moving with wind. Glowing in the moonlight, almost surreal.
Makes me wonder when my Shasta Daisy will start to bloom?
Then I open my eyes and, wow! They are!
I need to watch, really see, so I don't miss anything!
Enjoy the season, which ever one you find yourself in!
Rightnow our native grasses are the star our farmland, beautiful mauve seed heads, incredible to touch, gently waving about.
If you come to the Nursery, take a short walk towards John's greenhouse and just touch and admire the grasses.
Steven&Julia

Beautiful day!Below are pictures of our Dahlias 'Bishops Children' nice dark foliage. Blooms are mostly single in a wide...
06/10/2026

Beautiful day!
Below are pictures of our Dahlias 'Bishops Children' nice dark foliage. Blooms are mostly single in a wide range of colors. Super easy to grow.

06/09/2026

Dahlias for sale, just some of them!

Not all of these Dahlias are in bloom, some are just a few inches tall, all have overwintered here with no help from me!...
06/09/2026

Not all of these Dahlias are in bloom, some are just a few inches tall, all have overwintered here with no help from me!
All of these are available!

06/09/2026

Our Nursery is looking mighty fine! My lovely wife, Julia, my partner in this little adventure is to blame! She is seemingly tireless in her efforts. No w**d is safe! (Although they pop up so fast we can't keep up, some of them are masquerading as the plants we are trying to grow!)
Come and check us out. We spent a full day cleaning up our brambles (Berries) this past Monday. We have a fine selection, including thornless Blackberries from the breeding program at University of Arkansas, Black Satin and Natchez. A thornless Raspberry that fruits on first year (Primocane) as well as second, so 2 harvests, called Arkansas Traveler. Big Bosen, Tay and Olallieberries and Raspberries! YUM!

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2300 Hillcrest Avenue
Fortuna, CA
95540

Telephone

+17077269371

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