Join Us for Our Spring Festival!

Party Like an Animal at the Big SPRING BASH!

Spring is finally here! Our Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt is happening this Saturday! Help support our local 4H by visiting the petting zoo, and meet the cutest barnyard buddies ever! Kids can go on an egg hunt, get their faces painted, and take photos with the Easter bunny. Mom and Dad can visit Rosemary Manor Winery—the wine slushies are back! Grab a plate of tacos, a warm bowl of chili or savory crepes, and for the kids hot dogs or mini cheeseburgers. And of course there’s plenty of sweet treats too. Easter decor will be 30% off in the barn, and come see all the beautiful plants throughout the nursery. It will be a great day for everyone to enjoy, and as always, admission is FREE!

Be sure to join in on our community art project before you leave the nursery—just follow the signs throughout the grounds to take part in this fun new activity! We’re also excited to welcome back the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Don’t forget to stop by their booth and pick up one of their magic eggs!

As we gear up for our Easter egg hunts, we ask that you take a few minutes and read our egg hunt details below to ensure everyone has a crackin' good time this weekend. Everyone that is participating in our egg hunt must grab a ticket in front of greenhouse 5, located in the south parking lot of the nursery. We suggest grabbing your tickets 30 minutes before the scheduled egg hunt times.

EGG HUNT DETAILS: Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is intended for kids 3-12 years old. We will have six Easter egg hunt times, all held every hour, and there will be a time limit; a maximum of 10 eggs is allowed per child. At the end of the egg hunt, kids will be able to turn in their eggs and receive a bag of treats! We will allow 100 kids at a time per egg hunt. If there’s a specific hunt time you want, we encourage you to arrive early. There is no guarantee that you will get that time, but the hunts are scheduled an hour apart. We will have lots of fun and activities to keep the whole family entertained!

EGG HUNT TIMES

  • 10:00 AM

  • 11:00 AM

  • 12:00 PM

  • 1:00 PM

  • 2:00 PM

  • 3:00 PM

You will need to bring your own basket to participate in the egg hunt. Parents are encouraged to spend time with their kids during the hunting!

For more information on daily activities, food/craft vendors, and to sign up for an Egg Hunt time, CLICK HERE.

Prune for Perfection—

Expert Tips for Spring Growth

Before the buds begin to burst and new growth emerges, it's crucial to give your plants the attention they need through proper pruning practices. When pruning, it is important to have the right tools and know what techniques to use in order to make clean cuts that promote healthy growth and prevent disease. In our step-by-step guide, we will take you through the process of assessing your plants' needs, identifying dead or damaged branches, and sculpting your plants to encourage proper structure and abundant blooms. With expert tips on timing, methods, and aftercare, you'll be equipped to tackle spring pruning with confidence and precision!

Step-by-Step Guide for Spring Pruning

  • Assess Your Plants: Begin by evaluating your trees, shrubs, and roses to identify any dead, damaged, or diseased branches that need to be pruned. Look for crossing branches that may rub against each other and weak growth that needs to be removed.

  • Gather the Right Tools: Make sure you have sharp, clean pruning tools such as hand pruners, loppers, or a pruning saw. Disinfect your tools with rubbing alcohol to prevent the spread of diseases between plants.

  • Timing: For most plants, early spring before the new growth emerges is an ideal time for pruning. Avoid pruning too late in the season as it can impact the plant's ability to flower or fruit.

  • Start with Deadwood: Begin by cutting out any dead, broken, or diseased branches. These branches can be pruned back to healthy wood, following the branch back to where it connects to a larger stem.

  • Shape and Structure: Next, focus on shaping the plant by removing any crossing or rubbing branches. Prune to improve the plant's structure and allow for better air circulation and light penetration.

  • Thinning: Thin out crowded branches to allow for increased air circulation and sunlight penetration. When thinning, cut back to a lateral branch or bud to encourage new growth in the desired direction.

  • Prune Flowering Shrubs: For shrubs that bloom in Spring, such as forsythia, viburnum and lilac, wait until the flowers have faded, then prune for shape. Then they have all summer to form next year’s flowers!

  • Clean Up: As you prune, collect and remove all pruned branches and debris from around the plants to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.

  • Aftercare: After pruning, consider applying a light fertilizer to support new growth. Water the plants well to help them recover from the pruning process.

  • Monitor and Maintain: Keep an eye on your plants in the following weeks to ensure they are responding well to the pruning. Continue to monitor for any signs of disease, pests, or additional pruning needs as the season progresses.

New Leaf Nursery Rose of the Year — ‘Red Ribbons’

Bold, classic, and incredibly reliable, ‘Red Ribbons’ is stealing the spotlight this season. Its rich crimson blooms hold their color beautifully without fading, while its strong performance and naturally deer-resistant, thorned stems make it as hardworking as it is stunning. We love it so much, you’ll spot it planted throughout the nursery—stop in and see this standout rose for yourself!

Seeds of Knowledge — Understanding Seed Packets

Navigating the world of seed starting can sometimes feel like deciphering a secret code – but fear not, our seasoned gardening expert, Jen, is here to shed some light on the topic! When it comes to planting your seed starts, timing is key, and understanding the information on seed packets is crucial for a successful garden. In this short video, Jen breaks down the information found on seed packets, from sowing dates to planting depth, to help you make informed decisions about when and where to plant your seeds.

Do you Bonsai?

Whether you’re just getting started or have been shaping trees for years, you’ll want to check out our newest arrivals at the nursery! We’ve brought in a fresh selection perfect for training, styling, and creating your own miniature masterpiece. Stop in, get inspired, and find your next bonsai project waiting for you—these beauties won’t stay on the shelves for long!

Employee Spotlight — Meet Kelly!

As our office manager, Kelly keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She handles the finances, manages daily operations, answers the phones (chances are you’ve spoken with her), and keeps all the moving pieces of the nursery in sync. Her hard work and attention to detail help make everything we do possible, and we’re so lucky to have her as such an essential part of the New Leaf family!

KALE YES! We are so excited that once again, you chose us as the best garden center in North Idaho for 2026. Not only in the CDA Press, but in the Inlander as well! We are beyond grateful to all of our loyal customers for their support and trust in us. Thank you for being a part of our gardening community and for inspiring us to grow and flourish each day!

Native & Water Wise Gardening

Native Gardening

Definition:  Native means - for our purposes - that the plant grows naturally and is indigenous to the Pacific Northwest or the Rocky Mountains.  Plants from the east coast or the southern half of the US are not considered “native”.  Plants that naturalize and become invasive may or may not be native.  Plants that were introduced by pioneers are not native, even though they have been around for hundreds of years (cheat grass and goat heads are good examples).  Keep in mind that our nursery will often list the “cousins” of native plants as natives (like ninebark) because they are the same genus and have similar characteristics.  We may also call them “native adjacent”.

Benefits of Native Plants:  Native plants will often use less water and require less fertilizer than plants that come from other parts of the US and elsewhere around the world.  They are accustomed to our native soils and will require less work to establish.  Native plants are also important for native species of insects and animals.  Less fertilizer means less overall pollution to the environment.  Native plants generally tend to need less maintenance.  They can be just as aesthetically pleasing as non-native species with less work. We carry a lot of plants native to Japan and Europe but we try not to carry species that are invasive so they work well in a home garden environment without affecting our beautiful forests.  Invasive plants that our nursery does carry that you may wish to avoid are species of Euphorbia, Genista and Aegopodium or species that spread by rhizomes or reseed aggressively.

Care of Native Plants:  Keep in mind that if you put a native plant into your flower bed and water and fertilize regularly, it may become just as high maintenance as an introduced species.  Native plants should be given some “tough love” and encouraged to fend for themselves as much as possible.  This will encourage deeper root systems to help sustain them through the dryer months. This deeper root system will also give them access to more minerals, which means less fertilizer.  Our job is to keep the soil as healthy as possible.  We can do this by using minimal sprays and fertilizers, along with spreading good compost and mulching well with bark.  Use the general rule of thumb “deep soak, then let the top dry out” to encourage deep rooting.  Use an all purpose, organic fertilizer in the spring and top dress with good compost before winter.  After plants are established (one to two years depending on the size of the plant) you should only need to water them sparingly during the hottest 8 weeks of the year.  Native plants will have native pollinators as well as native predators and diseases.  Some native plants can get more infections than non-native plants since they have no predators here.  You may need to use a dormant oil spray to reduce infestations as well as utilizing spacing and companion planting.  Keep in mind that some disease is normal in moderation and supports the life cycles of things that keep the ecosystem in balance.

List of Native Plants:  This plant list is from https://idahonativeplants.org/northern-idaho-guide/

**note: ! indicates plants that naturalize (spread) **

Tall Shrubs (usually over 8 feet)

  • (All shrubs are deciduous unless noted otherwise.)

  • Alder, Sitka (Alnus sinuata). 

  • Bittercherry (Prunus emarginata). 

  • Cascara or buckthorn (Rhamnus purshiana).  

  • Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana). .

  • Currant, golden (or yellow) (Ribes aureum). 

  • Hawthorn, black (Crataegus douglasii). 

  • Hawthorn, red (Crataegus columbiana). 

  • Maple, Rocky Mountain (Acer glabrum var. douglasii).  

  • Mountain mahogany, curlleaf (Cercocarpus ledifolius). 

  • Ninebark, Pacific (Physocarpus capitatus).  

  • Syringa, or mock-orange (Philadelphus lewisii).  

  • Willow, Scouler’s (Salix scouleriana).  

Medium shrubs (5 to 8 feet)

  • Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis). 

  • Currant, red-flowering (Ribes sanguineum).  

  • Currant, snow (Ribes niveum).  

  • Dogwood, red-osier (Cornus sericea, C. stolonifera).  

  • Elderberry, blackbead (Sambucus racemosa var. melanocarpa).  

  • Elderberry, blue (Sambucus cerulea). 

  • Mountain-ash, Rocky Mountain (Sorbus scopulina). 

  • Ninebark (Physocarpus malvaceus).  

  • Oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor).

  • ! Oregon-grape, tall (Berberis aquifolium). 

  • Rose, baldhip (Rosa gymnocarpa).

  • Rose, Nootka (Rosa nutkana). 

  • Rose, Wood’s (Rosa woodsii).  

  • Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia). 

  • Sumac, smooth (Rhus glabra). 

Low Shrubs (ordinarily under 4 feet)

  • Bearberry or kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi).  

  • ! Blackberries and raspberries (Rubus species).

  • Pacific blackberry (R. ursinus). 

  • Snow bramble or snow dewberry (R. nivalis).

  • Strawberry bramble (R. pedatus). 

  • Thimbleberry (R. parviflorus). 

  • Oregon grape, creeping (Berberis repens, Mahonia repens).

  • Sagebrush, big (Artemisia tridentata). 

  • ! Snowberry, common (Symphoricarpos albus). 

Broadleaf trees

  • Alders (Alnus species).

  • ! Aspen, quaking (Populus tremuloides). 

  • Birch, river (Betula occidentalis).  

  • Birch, paper (Betula papyrifera). 

  • Cottonwood, black (Populus trichocarpa).  

Conifers

All of our native conifers do well in cultivation except whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) which is a very, very slow grower.  In situations where irrigation is not possible, plant trees adapted to your elevation zone.  The following list includes all but a few, high-elevation, species.

  • Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii).  

  • Fir, grand (Abies grandis).  

  • Fir, subalpine (Abies lasiocarpa).  

  • Hemlock, western (Tsuga heterophylla).

  • Juniper, Rocky Mountain (Juniperus scopulorum).  

  • Larch, western (Larix occidentalis). 

  • Pine, ponderosa (Pinus ponderosa).  

  • Pine, lodgepole (Pinus contorta). 

  • Pine, western white (Pinus monticola).  

  • Redcedar, western (Thuja plicata).  

  • Spruce, Engelmann (Picea engelmannii). .

  • Yew, Pacific (Taxus brevifolia).

Perennials

A multitude of native perennials (herbaceous plants other than grasses) conform well to the home garden and there are many more for which we have no first-hand information.  The following can provide beautiful and interesting additions to your home landscape.

  • Camas (Camassia quamash).  **note: ! indicates plants that naturalize (spread) **

  • Columbine, red (Aquilegia formosa). 

  • Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria). 

  • Fairy-bells (Disporum hookeri and D. trachycarpum). 

  • ! False Solomon’s seal, starry (Smilacina stellata). 

  • False Solomon’s seal (Smilacina racemosa). 

  • Kittentails, evergreen (Synthyris platycarpa). 

  • Kittentails, mountain (Synthyris missurica var. major). 

  • Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus). 

  • Lupine, silky (Lupinus sericeus). 

  • Meadowrue, purple (Thalictrum dasycarpum). 

  • Meadowrue, western (Thalictrum occidentalis).

  • ! Strawberry, wild (Fragaria vesca bracteata).

  • ! Violet, Canada (Viola canadensis). 

  • Violet, Nuttall’s (Viola nuttallii). 

  • Violet, pioneer (Viola glabella).

  • Wild ginger (Asarum caudatum). 

  • Some plants to avoid in home gardens

These species need lots of room to spread:

  • Asters (Aster spp.)

  • Goldenrods (Solidago spp.)

  • Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)

Ferns

Our native ferns from forest habitats do very well in cultivation.  They are ideal in shade or partial shade, but need summer irrigation to succeed. These species may be available from nurseries that specialize in ferns. There are also several species of rock ferns from dry habitats in northern Idaho that can be very difficult to grow in the rock garden.

  • Ladyfern (Athyrium filix-femina). 

  • Maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum). 

  • Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas). 

  • Swordfern (Polystichum munitum).

  • Swordfern, Anderson (Polystichum andersonii). 

  • Mountain woodfern (Dryopteris austriaca and D. carthusiana). 

  • Grasses

  • (The first four are the major components of northern Idaho grasslands)

  • Bluebunch wheatgrass (Agropyron spicatum, Pseudoroegneria spicata).

  • Bluegrasses (Poa spp.).

  • Idaho fescue (Festuca idahoensis). 

  • Junegrass (Koeleria cristata, K. macrantha).

  • Mountain brome (Bromus marginatus). For moist sites and cooler aspects.

  • Tufted hairgrass (Deschampsia cespitosa). Moist sites.

Waterwise Gardening

Water is an amazing resource that needs to be managed as much as any other natural resource.  People with big brains get together to figure out how much water is available and where it is going and whether or not we have enough to do what we need to do.  Managing this resource starts with the knowledge of where the water is coming from.  Surface water is easy to see; it comes from the lakes, rivers and streams in our area.  The snow pack can be measured and calculated for its water content. Most of the water that normal homes use here in North Idaho comes from the Spokane Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer - a large underground lake that spans from western Spokane up to the bottom of lake Pend O’reille.  Multiple studies have shown that our area has been experiencing a drought for several years.  In order to have enough water for everyone, we should all learn to conserve the water resources we have. 

Temperature

Remember that the temperature of the soil and how much wind is blowing are the primary drives for water loss in the ground.  Overnight temperatures are a good indication of how cold your soil is.  For example, if the average overnight temperature for the week is 56͒ your surface (top foot of soil) soil temperature should be within a few degrees of this number.  Keep in mind that the average deep soil temperature (6ft deep) here in North Idaho stays at a consistent 45͒ but the surface temperature varies based on overnight temperatures, wind speed and water concentration.  Soil temperatures that are less than 40͒ can hold water almost indefinitely here in the inland northwest because of our humidity and frequent precipitation.  Most gardeners here in North Idaho don’t need to start watering their whole yards until the average overnight temperatures exceed 48͒.  This knowledge can also affect the time of day that you water.  Gardeners need to wait until the soil temperature has dropped to minimize water loss from evaporation.  Soil is usually cool enough to hold more water between the hours of midnight and about 10am here in the inland northwest.  Soil temperature is also the reason that hanging baskets, pots and raised beds need more frequent watering.  Because their root mass is exposed to more sun and wind, the soil temperature is hotter than the ground, drying out plants faster.  You can insulate raised beds, double pot plants or move hanging baskets into the shade during the hottest part of the year to reduce the frequency you need to water.

Keep in mind that the wind picks up around sunrise and sunset.  Make sure your sprinklers are done by sunrise so those morning breezes can dry the leaves of your plants to prevent disease and sunburn.  It is not a good idea to water when the wind is present. Steady wind as low as 4mph with our average humidity can result in a water loss of up to 25%!  Wind driven evaporation is as high as 47% in arid areas!  

Mulch: Blankets and Food

This is one of the reasons why mulching your garden beds (even your lawn!) is important.  A good layer of mulch in your garden beds acts as an insulator, lowering the temperature of the soil.  As we just learned, colder soil holds water longer!  Mulch has other benefits, however.  Organic (not stone) mulch decomposes and adds nutrients back to the soil.  As those organic particles get smaller they become humus, the smallest particle of organic material in soil.  Humus helps soil to retain water in the soil instead of your applied water running straight through all the sand and gravel we have in our area.  Mulch can also help to break up clay soils both physically and chemically.  Humus also feeds the microbiome of the soil making everything you plant healthier.  Mulch has the additional benefit of helping to reduce weeds!  Remember that these ideas apply to organic mulch, not decorative stone.

How’s Your Dirt?

Soil is composed of decomposed rock (sand, silt, clay), organic material, water and organisms; usually at 50% per volume.  This percentage varies with the type of soil.  To balance the composition of soil, you need the proper mixture of these soil components for the type of plants that you hope to grow.  Succulents and Lavender, for example, enjoy a higher percentage of sand while Ligularia likes rich, wet soil.  You can try digging a hole and filling it with water.  How quickly the hole empties and dries out can give you a hint of how much sand, clay or organic material your soil contains and how you may need to amend it to ensure it holds the right amount of water.  Organic material can act like a sponge, holding water in sandy or gravely soil while it can also help (with sand) to break up pockets of clay soil both mechanically and chemically.

Soil is an ecosystem all its own.  It has great biodiversity and a food web with amazing interdependency.  This ecosystem is balanced in a healthy soil system.  Disturbance of the soil, severe drought, flooding or excessive use of chemicals can throw the system out of balance to the detriment of the plants we try to grow.  Reintroducing compost, mulch and good management practices can improve the soil’s ecological balance. Using mulch that decomposes will inoculate the soil with beneficial microbes and mycorrhizae by using organic compost can also help improve soil.  It is usually recommended that gardeners test their soils before fertilizing so too much is not added.  Excess fertilizer just washes away and ends up where it shouldn’t be.  NPK and pH tests are available at the nursery.  For testing other elements, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and heavy metals, soil tests can be mailed to testing agencies or the USDA.  

How to Water

Water is critical to any landscape.  Some water is even necessary in the soil to maintain decomposition and to dissolve minerals from rocks and acids from decaying plants.  Water can help evenly distribute chemicals in the soil.  Too much water, however, can wash away all of your hard work, since most of the nutrients that plants need are water soluble.  Excess water in the soil can also suffocate the roots of plants, causing them to rot.  How we water our plants is critical.  While all plants need water, it is important to realize that one of the primary drives for root production is dry soil.  Dry soil sends a signal to the plant to direct more energy into root production (Help!  We are running out of water!).  It also stimulates roots to reach deeper into the ground.  Not only does this extend the root system below the hot surface during summer months, but it also gives roots greater access to minerals.  The general rule of thumb is to deep soak the ground (to the bottom of the root ball) and then let the top 15% of the root mass dry out completely.  Soaking a plant does not mean to dump a bucket of water on it.  Drought stressed root balls shrink and become water repellant, just like a dry kitchen sponge.  Water should be applied slowly to saturate the root mass and allow it to hold as much water as it can.  You can use drippers, put the hose on a trickle or drill small holes in a bucket to slowly water plants. Keep in mind that in September our overnight temperatures go back down (cooler soil!) and we need to reduce the frequency of our watering.  In addition to triggering more root growth, drought stressing plants in the fall can help them go dormant so they don’t get hit by our frequent, early frosts.  By October, you shouldn’t be watering hardly at all, regardless of daytime temperatures.

Native Plants

It takes approximately 2-3 years to establish a root system whether starting from scratch or retraining an existing root system.  By frequently drought stressing your plants in the spring and fall when the overnight temperatures are low, we can establish a landscape with deep roots that only needs to be watered a few times during the hottest part of the year.  Having soil with a good balance of organic material and a healthy layer of mulch will help keep the proper amount of water in the soil where roots can reach.  Xeriscaping is the science of using low water plants and native plants in your landscaping to reduce water consumption.   Using plants with grey/green leaves, narrow leaves, waxy leaves or no leaves (needles or scales) will all help with water use.  Native plants will often use less water and require less fertilizer than plants that come from other parts of the US and elsewhere around the world.  They are accustomed to our native soils and will require less work to establish.  Native plants are also important for native species of insects and animals.  Less fertilizer means less overall pollution to the environment.  Native plants generally tend to need less maintenance and have deeper root systems.  They can be just as aesthetically pleasing as non-native species with less work.  Keep in mind that if you put a native plant into your flower bed and water and fertilize regularly, it may become just as high maintenance as an introduced species.  Native species are also the regular food for the critters that live here and will be browsed on.  Native plants should be given some “tough love” and encouraged to fend for themselves as much as possible.  Proper soil, good watering practices and the right plants can help us conserve the water we use while still enjoying a thriving landscape. 

Maintenance

As much as we would love to just “set it and forget it” one of the best ways to conserve water is to keep an eye on your systems.  Check your sprinklers twice per year to check for breaks, overspray or misdirected sprinklers.  You will need to top off the mulch in your beds at least once per year.  Remove plants that are using up too much water and replace them with lower water species.  One of the most critical jobs is going to be watching the weather and turning off the system when it rains, when it’s overcast, too windy or when the overnight temperatures go down.  After 2-3 years of babysitting them, your plants will need less water and upkeep, but you will still need to feed them and maintain your sprinklers.  Every 5 years or so your soil should be retested to ensure that your fertilizer requirements haven’t changed.

One last note, capturing and storing rainwater for use in your garden is legal in both Washington and Idaho but it must not be taken from existing streams or ponds and it cannot be gathered from a building constructed for just that purpose.  Your collection of water cannot interfere with the water rights of others.  Be sure to check your local rules before collecting rain water for your garden!

2026 Opening Day

Welcome to Opening Day at New Leaf Nursery!

A brand-new season is on the horizon, and we couldn’t be more excited! Fresh deliveries are rolling in, from bare root fruit trees to beautiful rhododendrons and seasonal plants, and our team is working hard to make sure everything is ready for you.

We’re officially kicking off the 2026 season, and there’s no better way to start than together at New Leaf! Whether you’re looking to refresh your garden beds, pick up seasonal favorites, or simply enjoy a stroll through our newly redesigned barn with a cup of Golden Glo Coffee in hand (now available for purchase in our barn), we’ve got something for everyone.

Join us for opening day on March 2. We’ll be open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, come celebrate the season with us! Plus, Seed Reward Members will earn DOUBLE POINTS on all purchases from March 2–7. Not a member yet? SIGN UP HERE — it’s quick, easy, and the rewards keep growing with you!

We have been busy preparing for a spring that every year takes her time to arrive. The “behind the scenes” is more than just the plants themselves—from smoothing out the nursery grounds to refreshing our pottery, to pruning trees and topping off bulk material.

Our crew is giving it their all to make sure everything is ready to go — from unloading trucks to getting plants settled into their new spots. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

This year, we plan to introduce more native plants to our inventory, along with the much coveted, David Austin Roses. These full-petaled beauties originate from the United Kingdom, and have an incredible fragrance with the repeat blooming of today's roses — so you get gorgeous flowers that keep growing and actually smell amazing! They have been pruned with care, and are tucked into the rose greenhouse, where they will burst into leaf and blossom.

We are so excited to spend another amazing season with all of you! 2026 will be a time of connection, inspiration, and growth. With open arms and grateful hearts, we welcome you to Opening Day at New Leaf Nursery!

LEAFY LINEUP—

Exciting Happenings This Month!

Hold onto your gardening gloves — we’ve got a jam-packed month ahead to kick off the spring season at the nursery! From educational classes and hands-on workshops to planting sessions at our annual Houseplant Hoopla, there’s something for everyone. We’ll also be at the NIBCA Home & Garden Show, and we’re gearing up for our highly anticipated Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt. Our calendar is bursting with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate all things green, growing, and community.

NIBCA Home & Garden Show

The NIBCA Home and Garden show is an exciting event where local vendors and businesses showcase the latest in home design, landscaping, and gardening. Visitors can connect with industry professionals, explore the latest trends, and discover new ideas for their homes and gardens through engaging displays, interactive exhibits, informative seminars, and expert advice.

We’re thrilled to announce that New Leaf Nursery will be participating at the Home and Garden Show on a much larger scale this year! Taking place March 13–15, 2026 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

For the first time, we’ll be hosting the New Leaf Stage, a hub of activity featuring live classes, hands-on demonstrations, and artistic expressions designed to inspire your gardening and creativity. Whether you’re looking for tips on planting, want to see innovative garden designs in action, or simply enjoy learning new ways to bring beauty into your home and garden, there will be something for everyone!

CDA- Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Friday 12pm-6pm

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday 9am-3pm

Everybody loves Houseplant Hoopla! Where else can you go to have your houseplants repotted for free? Bring in your root-bound houseplants between March 16-21 during opening hours, and watch as our plant experts work their magic. Your beloved green babies will thrive once more, their roots set free to spread and grow in fresh, spacious pots. Bring your own pot or purchase one from our unique selection. While you wait, explore the beauty of our lush green houseplants in our garden center solarium. It's a day where houseplants take center stage and we celebrate the joy of indoor gardening. Don't miss this chance to pamper your plants and nourish your passion for all things leafy!

You bring the plants, we provide the soil and know how!

PLEASE NOTE: A limit of 6 plants per person is allowed and the maximum pot size available is 12”.

SAVE THE DATE!

Our Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt is Back!

What better way to celebrate spring than a day filled with laughter and adventure with our New Leaf community?

Spring Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for all ages. From colorful blooms and fresh fragrances, to an array of exciting activities, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Our event planner has found some great new local artisans and food vendors, including Kozy Coffee Co and Vesper Charcuterie. Fear not — your favorites will be back as well. From kid’s crafts, games, and a petting zoo provided by 4H (ALL proceeds from the petting zoo will go directly to supporting these hardworking young equestrians), to spring plants and beautiful spring and early summer home and garden décor, we’ve got something to keep the entire family entertained!

The highlight of our Spring Festival is our annual Easter Egg Hunt and our very own special guest, the Easter Bunny, himself!

Mark your calendars for April 4th! We can't wait to see you at our Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt. Prepare yourselves for a day of pure delight, and start the new season in the most joyful way possible here at New Leaf Nursery! Stay tuned for more information on the festival, vendors and egg hunt times — it will be added to our website soon.

Meet Ciro — The Jack-of-All-Trades!

If you’ve ever visited New Leaf, chances are you’ve spotted Ciro everywhere—loading trucks, unloading deliveries, and tackling just about any task you can imagine. But Ciro’s magic doesn’t stop there—he’s the crafting genius behind every display and prop, from Santa’s famous sleigh to the music stage at our Fall Festival. There’s truly nothing he can’t do, and we’re so lucky to have him on our team. And if you haven’t heard his famous Italian accent, you’re in for a treat!

Next time you’re in the nursery, keep an eye out for Ciro and make sure to say hello!

A New Season at New Leaf

The 2026 Gardening Season Begins at

New Leaf Nursery!

Here’s to another great year at New Leaf Nursery! Starting Monday, March 2, we return to our normal business hours as we kick off the 2026 gardening season! Have you noticed all of the activity at the nursery over the last few weeks? We have been working behind the scenes to get ready for what promises to be another great year. No matter the weather—rain, snow, or sunshine—our gates will open, ready to supply you with everything you need for a thriving garden. Our bulk yard is stocked with quality landscape materials, soil, and bark, and inside you’ll find shelves filled with seeds, seed-starting kits, and all the essentials for a thriving greenhouse garden — plus so much more to help your garden dreams grow.

AND..don’t forget! We are now open Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4PM during the month of February!

Come and discover our vibrant, newly updated garden center, packed with a variety of spring and Easter décor to refresh your home and garden! From colorful floral stems to charming seasonal accents, we have everything you need to celebrate the season in style.

But that’s not all! We’ve just received an incredible selection of fresh houseplants. Handpicked for their beauty and quality, there’s something for every plant lover. Whether you're looking for the perfect statement piece for your living room or something to brighten up your workspace, we’ve got you covered! And have your heard about the latest craze in town, our Houseplant Bingo is back for it’s fourth session. Join us on February 28 for an evening of fun, food, wine and houseplants!

Seed Reward Members will earn DOUBLE POINTS on all purchases made on March 2-7. If you aren’t already a member of our Seeds Rewards Program, you can sign up on our website or in person. It’s fun and easy, and the rewards keep growing!

SAVE THE DATE!

Our Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt is Back!

What better way to celebrate spring than a day filled with laughter and adventure with our New Leaf community?

Spring Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for all ages. From colorful blooms and fresh fragrances, to an array of exciting activities, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Our event planner has found some great new local artisans and food vendors, including Rosemary Manor and Cultura. Fear not — your favorites will be back as well. From kid’s crafts, games, and a petting zoo provided by 4H, to spring plants and beautiful spring and early summer home and garden décor, we’ve got something to keep the entire family entertained!

The highlight of our Spring Festival is our annual Easter Egg Hunt and our very own special guest, the Easter Bunny, himself! Stay tuned for more details on the egg hunt—times will be announced soon.

Mark your calendars for April 4th! We can't wait to see you at our Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt. Prepare yourselves for a day of pure delight, and start the new season in the most joyful way possible here at New Leaf Nursery!

The Wait is Almost Over—

Fruit Trees Arriving Soon!

We know a lot of you have been waiting patiently on the ‘wish list’ for the tree you weren’t able to get last season. If you did sign up, you will get a call when your variety arrives at the nursery. Once you get the call, simply pay for the tree, and if you like, come pick out your tree, we will label it, and we will house it for you in our greenhouse, and it will be ready for you to pick up generally around the 2nd week of May. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up, we suggest reserving your fruit trees in person by coming in opening day, March 2, 2026 to see what we have to offer! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can lend you their expertise to match you with the perfect selections.

If you’d like to be added to our fruit tree wish list, you can send us an email below with the fruit trees you’re interested in and the zone you live in. Please note that being added to our wish list does not guarantee that you will get your trees reserved, but you will get first choice when we call you regarding your fruit tree wants.

FRUIT TREES WISH LIST FORM

Vote For New Leaf Nursery!

Because of your amazing support, we’ve been nominated once again for the North Idaho Business Journal’s Best of Garden Store/Center! Thanks to our wonderful customers and community, we’ve proudly won this award six years in a row — and we would be truly honored to earn your vote again this year.

How to Vote: Please click the image below to vote for us. Once on the page, scroll down to the garden store entries and you’ll see the New Leaf logo.

If you’re able, please consider sharing the voting link with friends and family who love New Leaf as much as you do!

Voting ends February 13, so be sure to cast your vote soon. Your continued support means the world to us. Thank you for helping our small business grow year after year!

Ready to Grow With Us?

Do you enjoy plants and people? Are you energetic, flexible, and outgoing? Not afraid of physical work or getting dirty? We’re looking to expand our crew for the upcoming 2026 season!

Our goal at New Leaf Nursery is to provide our customers with the best possible shopping experience, and we rely on our employees to help achieve this goal. If you share our enthusiasm for plants and our passion for helping New Leaf shoppers become successful gardeners, we invite you to join our amazing team at New Leaf Nursery!

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SEED REWARDS MEMBER

Become a Seeds Rewards Member and start earning points towards exclusive discounts with every purchase at New Leaf Nursery! For more information on our rewards program, please visit the front desk in our garden center.

NURSERY HOURS:

Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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