Providence Greenhouses

Providence Greenhouses provides vocational training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a working nursery. The people in our Greenhouses are continuously gaining in-depth knowledge of horticulture and are building the valuable professional skills necessary for community employment. Not only are the people in our Greenhouses program learning how to grow and sustain beautiful plants native to Maryland, but they are also gaining job training that provides the skills needed to achieve greater independence.

To learn more about Providence Greenhouses, contact our Horticulture Department — email Rachel Cary today at rcarey@providencecenter.com.

Environmental Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay Region

Our Greenhouses team is contributing to our community through important environmental restoration projects, including the rebuilding of Poplar Island in the Chesapeake Bay. By participating in our horticulture program, people at Providence are making the environment a greener, happier place.

Commercial Plant Growers for Central Maryland

Providence Greenhouses has worked with a number of prestigious organizations and companies in Maryland to meet their larger-scale commercial growing needs, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Dominion Energy, Anne Arundel Community College, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and Maryland Therapeutic Riding. These meaningful partnerships are vital for Providence’s continued growth. Learn how you can become a part of our cherished community of supporters by making a donation or signing up to volunteer today.

How to Support our Greenhouses

Place a Grow Order:

We specialize in natives and veggies but will discuss any project! Most native plant grows take 12 weeks.

Much of our restoration seed is locally sourced!

A sample of seed we have available for restoration projects.
      Spartina patens
      Spartina alterniflora
      Andropogon virginicus
      Scirpus robustus
      Distichlis spicata
      Scirpus cyperinus

Attend One of Our Public Sales:

Earth Day Open Greenhouse Fri April 21 – Sat April 22 8:30am -1:30pm

Pick up your native plants for your community beautification projects!

Spring Sale Pottery and Plants! Sat May 6 10am-1pm

Hanging Baskets, summer veggie starts, and more!

Volunteer Days:

First Fridays and Third Thursdays 9am,-noon every month.

We’d love to have you on our Volunteer Team!

Visitation: At this time, we are not set up as a retail business. Still, planned visits are welcome M-F 8am – 4pm. Calling ahead is important for the best experience, ensuring we are on-location to help you.

For all Inquiries, Contact: Rachel Carey 410-830-1405, rcarey@providencecenter.com

Thank you for supporting Providence and our people!

Spring 2023 On-Demand Plant List:

Native Plants

Andropogon glomeratus
Asclepias incarnata
Asclepias syriaca
Asclepias tuberosa
Baptisia australis
Carex pennsylvanica
Carex stricta
Chasmanthium latifolium
Conoclinium coelestinum
Echinacea purpurea
Eupatorium fistulosum
Helianthus angustifolius
Hibiscus moscheutos
Iris versicolor
Iris virginica
Juncus effusus
Liatris spicata
Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia siphilitica
Monarda didyma, Jacob Cline
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Panicum virgatum
Phlox paniculata, David
Rudbeckia fulgida
Rudbeckia hirta
Solidago sempervirens
Symphyotrichum novae-angliea
Verbena hastata
Vernonia noveboracensis

Veggies

Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Kale
Lettuce
Basil
Cilantro
Eggplant
Greenbean
Lavender
Oregano
Parsley
Pepper, Jalapeno
Pepper, Shishito
Pepper, Belle
Pepper, Orange Blaze
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Tomato, Cherokee Purple
Tomato, Sungold
Tomato, Roma
Tomato, Brandywine
Zinnia, 1′
Marigold, 3′ cutting
Pepper Pack (Sampler of 4)
Tomato Pack (Sampler of 4)
Strawberry

Hanging Baskets

Mixed varieties!

Greenhouses Location

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