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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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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A New Year, A New Leaf

A New Year, A New Leaf

One of the things we cherish most about our community is how welcoming, supportive, and willing everyone is to lend a helping hand. At New Leaf Nursery, we are continually inspired by the kindness, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit of the people we serve. As we reflect on the past year, 2025 was a season of meaningful growth—not just for our nursery, but for our entire community. We are proud to have grown alongside our neighbors and to continue providing beautiful garden plants, trees, and flowers that help make our region thrive.

As we turn over a “new leaf” and look ahead to 2026, we’re excited about all that’s ahead. This coming year brings fresh opportunities to expand and evolve. Our plant selection will continue to grow to meet the changing needs and interests of our customers, and with the ongoing rise in home gardening, we’re expanding our seed offerings.

To kick off the new year, join us for a series of winter workshops and classes throughout January and February, before the nursery officially opens for the season in March, 2026. These winter classes are a wonderful way to stay connected during the quieter months, share knowledge, spark creativity, and enjoy a little hands-on fun as we eagerly await the arrival of spring.

Returning to the 2026 class lineup are our popular seed-starting workshops. In these workshops, you’ll learn everything from soil preparation and seed selection to planting techniques and proper care—setting your garden up for success from the very beginning. Each participant will also receive a seed-starting kit, complete with soil, a warming mat, and seeds, so you can confidently continue growing at home.

And for our houseplant lovers—have you seen the latest craze? Houseplant Bingo is coming to New Leaf! Get ready for a fun, interactive night that blends plant passion with a little friendly competition.

To learn more about these workshops and to view the full list of 2026 classes and events, please visit our website. We can’t wait to grow with you this year!

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We’re excited to welcome families to the second season of The Lil’ Sprouts Garden Club at New Leaf Nursery! Designed especially for kids, this program is back with another year of fun, hands-on classes and creative experiences that encourage curiosity, imagination, and a love for natur

The Lil’ Sprouts Garden Club takes young gardeners on an educational journey through the world of gardening and art. Each session features engaging, hands-on DIY projects where kids can explore their creativity while learning new skills. From painting kindness rocks and creating magical terrariums to crafting bird feeder wreaths and other nature-inspired projects, every activity is thoughtfully designed to spark joy and discovery.

Whether your child is a budding botanist, an aspiring artist, or simply loves getting their hands dirty, The Lil’ Sprouts Garden Club is the perfect place to learn, grow, and have fun—while making lasting memories at the nursery.

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It’s that time of year again, and we’re already busy making plans for the 2026 NIBCA Home and Garden Show, held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds during the second weekend of March. This highly anticipated annual event brings together the best in home, garden, and lifestyle inspiration, and we can’t wait to be part of it once again.

As many of you know, New Leaf Nursery has been a proud participant in the Home and Garden Show for several years, and 2026 is going to be special. We’re thrilled to announce that this year we’ll be hosting the New Leaf Stage—a lively hub of activity featuring live educational classes, hands-on demonstrations, and artistic expressions designed to spark creativity and confidence in gardeners of all levels. Our team and guest experts will be sharing knowledge, inspiration, and practical tips you can take home and put to use right away.

The 2026 NIBCA Home and Garden Show takes place March 13–15, 2026, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss.

Be sure to keep an eye on our website for more details, schedules, and exciting announcements coming soon!

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Leadership Spotlight

Behind every great family owned business is a strong leadership team. New Leaf Nursery Owners Eric and Elaine Christen, and General Manager Ben Christen are a key piece of the puzzle that make New Leaf Nursery such an amazing place to work and shop! If you’ve ever visited New Leaf, you can find all three of them walking the nursery grounds frequently, authentically inspiring customers through their gardening journey. They take great pride in their business and it reflects throughout the community. Next time you’re at the Nursery, make sure to say hello!

Rooted in Gratitude

Rooted in Gratitude

As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving with our friends and family, we’re reminded that as New Leaf Nursery continues to grow, it is because of you, our wonderful customers and community. During this season of gratitude, we also want to express our appreciation to our hardworking team, as well as our dedicated suppliers. It is because of your support and commitment that we are able to continue our growth. Thank you all for being part of our family business. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful holiday season!

— Eric, Elaine & Ben Christen

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Christmas Trees Are Here!

The wait is over! Our regionally grown, fresh-cut Christmas trees have arrived! You’ll be greeted by rows of beautiful trees, perfect for bringing holiday cheer into your home. Plan to visit early – these seasonal favorites are in high demand, and we want to help you find the perfect tree for your family traditions!

Looking for a tree with a unique touch? Consider having your Christmas tree flocked at New Leaf Nursery. Why would you consider having your Christmas tree flocked? Flocking helps lengthen the amount of time you can keep your tree inside your home. Flocking helps the tree retain its moisture, which slows down the drying process that typically occurs with natural trees within heated homes.

For those who want to make their Christmas tree a long-lasting part of their holiday memories, we also have living Christmas trees that can later be planted in your landscape.

Once again this year we are offering fresh wreaths in three sizes: 24”, 32” and 42”. Each wreath features carefully placed elements that bring natural beauty to life—think colorful berries, unique textures and foliage. These wreaths truly are a "cut above" and make for a stunning addition to your holiday decor. If you’re looking for estate sized wreaths, 32” and 42” are perfect. Need to add a bow? Our elves can make one for you!

Our fresh garlands stretch a generous 25 feet, offering plenty of length to decorate an 8-foot mantel and a standard doorway entrance. One garland will perfectly frame a double doorway, creating a grand and inviting look.

Local grower, Holly Vesterby with Wylde Bloems has created Amaryllis planters for you to purchase in our garden center barn. Amaryllis have become increasingly popular Christmas plants due to their willingness to bloom indoors in winter, producing bright, colorful flowers. If you prefer a fashionable alternative to poinsettias or Christmas cactus, come get one of Holly’s beautiful Amaryllis!

Friendly Reminder! We have transitioned to our special holiday hours:

• Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE—We will be closed Thanksgiving day, but we will reopen Friday at 10:00 AM.

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Merry & Bright Community Night

The holiday season is here, and New Leaf Nursery is ready to help you celebrate! Join us Saturday, November 29 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, where you can stroll through our winter wonderland, filled with sparkling lights, fresh greenery, and unique holiday displays that will inspire your seasonal spirit.

Holiday Cheer & Local Goodies
Start your visit by indulging in festive flavors and cozy comforts. Enjoy hot glühwein, beer on tap, and award-winning wines from Rosemary Manor, a local Post Falls favorite. Pair your drinks with sweet treats from Sweet Em’s Bakery, and don’t forget fresh, local jams and jellies from Idaho Jams—perfect for gifts or holiday baking. Vesper Charcuterie will be making a special appearance, offering a bold and flavorful selection of artisan meats, cheeses, and accoutrements. All of these local favorites will be available for purchase during the event!

Sleigh Rides & Santa
We are so happy to have our loveable and kind Santa with us again this season! Santa arrives from the North Pole around noon and his ‘flight’ back is around 6:00 PM. We are also happy to welcome Molly and her team with Glow Up Photo Booth, who will be here from 3-6 PM. She has created a great offer to New Leaf customers for a professional 4”x6” photo, presented in a folder, of your family with Santa for $9.99. Extra photos can be purchased. Photos will be ready to take home the day of the event, or you are welcome to snap a free selfie with Santa if you wish.

Have you seen Santa’s sleigh? Rides will begin around noon and the last ride is at 5:45 PM on the event day. One of Santa’s elves will be your driver on this trip through the nursery to look at holiday lights. The ride is free! But dress warm…it’s sure to be a chilly evening!

Shop, Explore & Celebrate
Have you seen our garden center barn? It is filled with not only beautiful items to decorate your home, but also with great gift ideas. Whether you’re here at the nursery for shopping, friends and family time, buying your family Christmas tree, or simply enjoying the holiday spirit, there’s something magical for everyone.

Come experience the joy, laughter, and community of the season at New Leaf Nursery. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and make a s’more, compliments of the nursery.

For more information on our other Holiday events, please visit our website.