Black Forest Nursery was founded in 1976 by Bob and Nancy Towle, who began growing rhododendrons on their one-acre property and selling them off the back of a flatbed pickup truck. Their vision was simple: to provide a local garden center for a community that lacked access to quality landscape plants.
As demand grew, so did the nursery. The Towles expanded into nearby Franklin, increasing their growing space and plant varieties. Over time, their offerings grew to include trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, soils, fertilizers, mulches, and garden art.
In 2000, the business outgrew its original location and moved just down the road to its current property. With a wide selection of high-quality plants and competitive pricing, Black Forest Nursery quickly became a destination for customers across New Hampshire and neighboring states including Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
In 2013, the business was proudly passed to their daughter, Suzanne, who continues to grow the nursery’s reputation for quality, selection, and customer service.
The nursery has continued to evolve with thoughtful expansions, including the addition of an indoor checkout building and pergola, expanded nursery space in 2021, and a new 3,900 sq. ft. greenhouse and stamped asphalt walkways in 2026—enhancing both the size and experience of the nursery.
Today, Black Forest Nursery spans 4.5 acres filled with plants and is open year-round, offering something for every season.
Black Forest Nursery has been widely recognized as one of the top garden centers in New Hampshire. Awards and honors include:
• Named one of the Top 3 Garden Centers in NH by Best Things NH
• Best Garden Center in NH ~ ChatGPT
• Voted Top 10 Garden Center ~ Yankee Magazine
• Best Garden Center in NH ~ Hippo Magazine
• Best Garden Center in NH ~ Cappies
Wednesday, November 18th
Black Forest Nursery 209 King Street, Boscawen, NH 03303
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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