Established 44 years ago growing rhododendrons at their 1 acre home and selling them off the back of a flatbed pick up truck. Black Forest Nursery was the vision by Bob and Nancy Towle to provide a local garden center for an area that did not have a business offering landscape plants for residents. Over the years they continued to grow by purchasing land in the neighboring town of Franklin to grow more varieties of shrubs. As the years continued, they expanded their selection of plants to include trees, annuals, perennials and hard goods of soils, fertilizers, mulches and garden art.
In 2000 they outgrew their location and moved their retail business just down the road to a beautiful 3.86 acre piece of land where quality plants, a large varieties of shrubs, trees, annuals, perennials, fruits, and excellent pricing has drawn people from all over the state, Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.
In 2013 the business passed to their daughter Suzanne who has continued to expand the selection of high quality plants and services.
Black Forest Nursery is proud to have hosted the annual Plant Growers Association meeting in 2018 and be acknowledged by Best Things NH as one of the top 3 best garden centers in the state.
The continuing goal of Black Forest Nursery is to press into the future providing excellent quality plants, knowledgeable staff and excellent services to our customers, an enriched employment opportunity to our employees, and active participation and enhancement in our beloved home town of Boscawen, NH.
Our History
Our First Building 1976
1st Generation Owner, Nancy Towle
Black Forest Nursery 2020
Why Choose Us?
Customer Feedback
W. Crowley
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS NURSERY!!! The people are great, the flowers and plants are gorgeous and the prices are fair!! I'm in here about once a week, from when they open in spring to when they close in the fall, haha! I also live in town which makes it deadly since I love to buy flowers!! The people are also very enthusiastic to help with any questions you may have! If you love making your yard beautiful, or just starting out, COME visit them. I bet you will become a regular like me!!W. Crowley
Barbara Arbo
This nursery carries the most beautiful trees and plants. The displays are so inviting and the plants are quality! Worth the drive!Barbara Arbo
Sheila
Great Flowers, shrubs, trees, plants, everything you need for gardening at great low prices. Great customer Service as well, they help and answer any and all questions you may have. I bought 8 beautiful succulent plants yesterday. Big ones and the prices were just amazing!Sheila
Holly Bosinger
They have varieties that I have not seen in other nurseries! Staff is very friendly and know their stuff!Holly Bosinger
D Mazz
Our favorite nursery. Staff is always helpful and friendly and their plants are excellent quality.D Mazz
Vanessa Ocean
They have an amazing array of beautiful flowers!! I go there overtime I need/want plants!Vanessa Ocean
Wendi
Your crew is exceptional! We had a lovely experience from start to finish. You are so patient with our questions and your guys were excellent! Knowledgeable, patient, and hardworking. I left the house open when I ran errands - I felt that much trust in you and your crew. A million thanks we look forward to watching these beauties grow!
Wendi
Brenda Band
Amazing place. You can tell that the staff truly cares about their work. I went in there wanting to find a few bushes to go in the front of my house but had no idea what to look for. A woman working there was so friendly and informative and with her help, I found exactly what I needed. I will definitely be coming back!Brenda Band
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS NURSERY!!! The people are great, the flowers and plants are gorgeous and the prices are fair!! I'm in here about once a week, from when they open in spring to when they close in the fall, haha! I also live in town which makes it deadly since I love to buy flowers!! The people are also very enthusiastic to help with any questions you may have!
If you love making your yard beautiful, or just starting out, COME visit them. I bet you will become a regular like me!!
W. Crowley
This is the best place to buy plants, trees, etc.... great prices and the quality is superb!!! The staff are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and so friendly!!!! I recommend the Black Forest Nursery to everyone!!!
Tammy O’Dowd
These people knew every answer to all my questions! I'm new to gardening and walked away with a car full of beautiful healthy plants and the knowledge to get them started and keep them going strong. I'm definitely going to be a repeat customer.
Kristen Marie Jackson
Best New England Nurseries & Garden Centers
The roots of this fabled nursery began in the mid-1970s, when Bob and Nancy Towle were growing rhododendrons on a one-acre plot and selling them out of a flatbed truck.
Black Forest Nursery’s Springtime Crop
The owner of Black Forest Nursery designed and built faux windows to display window boxes filled with beautiful annuals to inspires customers of what they can do at their own home.
The 10 Best Garden Centers & Nurseries in NH
We are proud to announce that Black Forest Nursery has been ranked #3 in Best Things New Hampshire’s listing of the 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in NH!
Spring Garden Dreams
Despite having just endured a “wintry mix” in the middle of April, we all know that spring is on its way. One of my favorite things to do as the weather warms is to work in my gardens.
Black Forest Nursery Spring Is In The Air
Just like everyone else, the Black Forest Nursery in Boscawen is getting ready for warmer weather. Located on Route 3 in Boscawen.
A New Season, New Plants, New Trends
Springtime is the season of renewal, and there are lots of new and exciting things in store for gardeners and home owners as the growing season gets off to a chilly start.
NHPGA Summer Meeting
Black Forest Nursery, 4 acre nursery and garden center is proud to host the NH Plant Growers Association annual meeting.
