We have been gardening together for 30 years. Our idea for a nursery of ornamental, edible and medicinal perennials grew from this love of gardening and a deep curiosity in plants.
In 2020, I connected with Don and Lela Avery. They had run the successful Cady’s Falls Nursery, now known as Cady’s Falls Botanical Gardens, in nearby Morrisville, Vermont for 40 years. I was impressed by the gardens, their understanding of real propagation and the incredible collection of plants beautifully displayed. I also really enjoyed their company. Over the years I have traded labor for seeds, divisions, cuttings and all the information I could sponge up. They introduced us to the big world of garden horticulture and much of our collection is a result of what we gathered there. We are indebted to the time, knowledge and plants they have shared to help build our nursery.
They also inspired us to build up our own gardens, to grow the plants we sell, and to showcase them in a beautiful landscape for customers and visitors. It was what made CFN so unique. That work continues because deep down we are gardeners. We are inspired by the successes and failures of growing things and creating a landscape that combines beautiful plants and the work of hands. We invite you to visit our gardens and nursery in Plainfield, Vermont.
