Van Wilgen's Garden Center
Plant Nurseries in North Branford, Connecticut
4.7 (244)
| Category | Plant Nurseries · Greenhouse, Garden center |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 Valley Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 |
| Street | Valley Road |
| Area | North Branford, Connecticut |
| Phone | (203) 488-2110 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (244) |
| Source | Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 20, 2026 |
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
About Van Wilgen's Garden Center
We're a sprawling 56 acre, family-owned garden center with a passion for plants. Established in 1920 and still growing strong!
Van Wilgen's Garden Center is one of the plant nurseries listed in North Branford, Connecticut. The business is registered at 51 Valley Rd, North Branford, CT 06471; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as greenhouse, garden center, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 8 am–5 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (203) 488-2110. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, vanwilgens.com.
On Google it holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 244 reviews.
Before you buy
- Check your area's zone on the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map; plant tags list the coldest zone a plant survives.
- Ask whether plants were grown locally and what the nursery's guarantee covers.
Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
scott divito Edited 3 months ago
Paid $900 for a tree today with delivery. Just called me with a delivery date a MONTH from now !?!! Watch them.. work out the date before you pay Thank you Jason for promptly responding to explain why this would be a more involved delivery and the crew and equipment needed to place it where I asked! They delivered it as promised today and Shawn and his crew of three could not have been more professional and helpful with placing exactly right in the hole I prepared. Thank you Van Wilgens.
Michael Wagner 4 months ago
The main garden center is expansive and all of the plants are healthy and clearly cared for. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I purchased several native perennials and I can't wait to get them planted. Definitely check this place out if you enjoy plants and gardening.
Eugene Torrenti 5 months ago
The service of Tom Craig and his team was outstanding in every respect. He was thorough and careful in the design stage, and very considerate of our wishes. He made adjustments as needed, and was very diligent in supervising the execution of the project, and installation of all plantings. He gave us everything we had hoped for in our landscaping project, and more. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking these services.
Jill Zimmerman 6 months ago
Van Wilgens is the best nursery on the shoreline, they literally have every species of plant or tree that you need and if they don’t have what you are looking for they will order it for you. Their prices are rather high but we appreciate buying local and their customer service is great. We have purchased several trees from them and have our landscaper Vasquez landscaping pick them up and plant them, rather than having the nursery plant them because they are a bit pricey. We love strolling through the nursery and window shopping, everything is so lovely.
Mark Brundage 9 years ago
Love this place! Great layout and a huge selection. Their citrus offerings are some of the best I've seen. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and there is a driving range right next door. If you love plants and golf you can't beat this option. Pricing seemed fair.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Van Wilgen's Garden Center located?
Van Wilgen's Garden Center is at 51 Valley Rd, North Branford, CT 06471, in North Branford, Connecticut. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Van Wilgen's Garden Center?
Van Wilgen's Garden Center is listed as a plant nursery and is also tagged on Google as greenhouse, garden center.
What are the hours of Van Wilgen's Garden Center?
Published hours are Monday: 8 am–5 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm; Thursday: 8 am–5 pm; Friday: 8 am–5 pm; Saturday: 8 am–5 pm; Sunday: 8 am–5 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Van Wilgen's Garden Center open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–5 pm.
What is the phone number of Van Wilgen's Garden Center?
You can call Van Wilgen's Garden Center at (203) 488-2110.
How is Van Wilgen's Garden Center rated on Google?
Van Wilgen's Garden Center has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 244 reviews.
Does Van Wilgen's Garden Center have a website?
Yes, the website of Van Wilgen's Garden Center is vanwilgens.com (linked on this page).