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Thanks for coming by! This page is to update you on all the exciting things happening at Green Things Nursery!

Now with 13 acres on the banks of the Rillito River full of cactus, trees, shrubs, houseplants, annuals, perennials, soil, dry goods and lots of pottery of all sizes, shapes and styles! 70% of plants are grown here in Tucson on our property. We are known for the hardiness of our plants and our diverse selection of plants and pottery. We are very reasonably priced, have good customer service and love what we do!! Check out our website: http://www.greenthingsaz.com/

06/20/2026

Aloe ferox

Grows dense, thick, fleshy leaves. Can grow up to 10' when mature or in it's natural habitat but is also great for containers. In containers they grow between 2'-4'. The tubular flowers are an orange to red vibrant color and grow from the tall branched spikes. They are drought resistant and can tolerate a brief frost down to 25 degrees. Come by and see for yourself!

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Vote for Us Readers' Choice Awards! Nominations run through June 24th. Click on the link and vote now! We appreciate you.

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Photos from Green Things's post 06/19/2026

Echinacea X Hybrida 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow'

Grows 18"-24" tall, needs an average amount of water, and flowers in late Spring. They are deer, rabbit tolerant along with cold and drought tolerance.

06/19/2026

Saturday, June 20 at 9:00am

Summer Herb Window Box

Beat the Tucson heat with a thriving herb garden right in your window! This class takes the guesswork out of desert herb gardening as you plant your own custom herb box perfectly suited for our warm, sunny climate.

Ticket Price: $40 per person
Advanced registration required to secure your spot. Call to reserve now 520.299.9471

Photos from Green Things's post 06/19/2026

Missouri Evening Primrose Sale 20% OFF. Starts today and runs through June 25th. See you this weekend. We'd love to help you find the perfect plant. Stop by our info booth and ask a plant expert.

Missouri Evening Primrose have large, citrus yellow flowers that bloom spring through fall. They require full sun to part shade, moderate water but can also become drought tolerant once established. These plants are perennials with the potential to re-seed. Grows up to 30" wide and stays under a foot in height. Missouri Evening Primrose are great accent plants and gap fillers.

06/18/2026

Last day for our Plumbago Sale!! Stay Tuned new plant sale every Friday!

06/18/2026

Good morning from Green Things! Hope everyone stayed safe in yesterdays monsoon. We are open today and here until 5pm.

Check out 2025 Readers' Choice Awards 06/17/2026

It's that time of year again! Vote for us Green Things plant nursey! Click on the link and vote for us now.

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06/17/2026

Plants for Pools Tip:
Avoid plants that attract bees, have thorns or pods, or have root system that can get out of control. Here's 3 trees that will work for your pool area.

1. Citrus as long as the fruit is harvested to avoid a mess
2.Tx Mt Laurel requires low water, ha clean blooms but can be slow to grow
3. Windmill Palm, clean growing Evergreen, moderate growth but no blooms

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06/16/2026

Good morning from your friends here at Green Things! Come by and see us today. We are here until 5pm. Plumbago Sale is still going through til Friday.

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3384 E River Road
Tucson, AZ
85718

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm