Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Destination in Surrey Hills
Acorn Nursery has been a cornerstone of the Surrey Hills community since 1985, dedicated to helping locals cultivate thriving gardens through expert advice and premium plant selections. Our team of qualified horticulturists provides personalized guidance, ensuring every customer finds plants suited to Melbourne's climate, from vibrant flowering shrubs to hardy natives. Beyond plants, we offer a curated gift shop featuring garden tools, homewares, and unique gifts, alongside The Oaks Caf, which serves seasonal meals and specialty coffee in a leafy setting.With decades of combined experience, our staff, including Nursery Manager Tony, shares practical knowledge through Tonys Tips, a monthly blog addressing seasonal gardening challenges. We pride ourselves on maintaining a welcoming space where visitors can browse, learn, and connect with nature while benefiting from trusted, hands-on expertise.
Services
Plant Sales
Horticultural Advice
Gift Shop
Caf Services
Gift Vouchers
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of horticultural expertise from our qualified team.
- Our plants are hand-selected for Melbourne's climate and local conditions.
- The Oaks Caf provides fresh, seasonal meals and premium coffee on-site.
- Tony's monthly gardening blog delivers practical, season-specific advice.
- We curate unique homeware and garden gifts unavailable elsewhere.
Services
Plant Sales
We offer a carefully curated selection of plants suited to Melbourne's climate, including flowering shrubs, hardy natives, and edible varieties. Our inventory features statement trees, seasonal perennials, and herb gardens ideal for pots or outdoor spaces. All plants are hand-picked for health, hardiness, and aesthetic value, with staff available to help customers choose suitable options for their specific garden conditions.
Horticultural Advice
Our qualified horticulturists provide expert advice on plant selection, garden design, and seasonal care. Services include personalized recommendations for local growing conditions, problem-solving for garden challenges, and educational resources through Tonys Tips blog. This support helps customers achieve thriving gardens regardless of their experience level or garden size.
Gift Shop
The nursery features a curated gift shop offering garden tools, ceramic pots, homewares, and unique decorative items. Products include both practical gardening essentials and specialty items like candles and ornaments. The shop focuses on distinctive, high-quality goods that appeal to garden enthusiasts and those seeking thoughtful gifts for friends or personal enjoyment.
Caf Services
The Oaks Caf provides breakfast, lunch, and coffee in a garden setting. Open daily, it serves seasonal menus featuring local produce, including cooked breakfasts until 3pm and changing lunch options like salads and sandwiches. The licensed venue offers fair-trade coffee, sweet treats, and a relaxed atmosphere for visitors to enjoy between shopping sessions.
Gift Vouchers
We offer digital gift vouchers redeemable for nursery purchases. Available in $30 AUD denominations, these electronic vouchers can be purchased online or in-store and sent directly to recipients. They provide flexible gifting options for garden lovers, applicable to plants, pots, and homeware items but excluding caf purchases.
People
Tony
Nursery Manager
With over 40 years at Acorn Nursery, Tony shares practical gardening knowledge through his monthly Tonys Tips blog, addressing seasonal challenges and plant care techniques.
Sarah
Caf Manager
Sarah leads The Oaks Caf team, ensuring fresh food, quality coffee, and friendly service in the nurserys popular dining space since its 1996 opening.
Questions
What gardening services do you offer?
We provide plant selection guidance, seasonal gardening advice, and educational resources through Tonys Tips blog to help customers maintain healthy gardens.
Are gift vouchers available for purchase?
Yes, $30 AUD digital gift vouchers are available online or in-store, redeemable for nursery plants, pots, and homeware items.
What are The Oaks Caf operating hours?
The café serves 8am-4pm Monday-Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday-Sunday, offering breakfast until 3pm daily.
Do you stock plants suitable for Melbourne's climate?
Yes, our inventory focuses on plants selected for Melbourne's conditions, including hardy natives, flowering shrubs, and edible varieties.
What gift shop items are available?
Our shop features garden tools, ceramic pots, homewares, candles, and seasonal decorations ideal for both personal use and gifting.
Can I get expert gardening advice in-store?
Our qualified horticulturists provide free personalized advice on plant selection, garden design, and seasonal care requirements.
