Founded by San Diego native Bill Tall in 1972, City Farmers Nursery is a family-owned, independently operated, garden center and nursery located in the heart of San Diego.

City Farmers specializes in the hard-to-find items that big box and chain stores just aren’t interested in.

“Sometimes you’re going to come in and we’re not going to sell you a single thing… because all you need to do is change your watering!”

Set on property purchased by Nathan Tall, Bill's father (namesake of Nate's Garden Grill), City Farmers maintains every plant, bush and tree as Mother Nature intended.

of over four decades of free advice – whether you want to create healthy soil or need help identifying bugs, we've got the time and our staff has the knowledge to make sure your garden projects thrive.

Part working-farm, you'll visit with our animals, see our bonsai, roses, and California natives.

We can get you started on growing your first vegetable garden, to canning and cooking, to beekeeping. If there’s something you’ve been wanting to learn, we’re a wonderful first stop.

Our family and staff pride themselves in quality knowledge and service over product pushing. We believe the very least we can do for folks who stop by is to give it to them straight… whether it takes twenty seconds or twenty minutes, we’re here to help.

We invite you to drop by, visit our farm animals, pond, and our wandering grounds.

You’re also welcome to give us a call, and you’ll always speak to a real person.  We’ve got one phone line, so you may have to try twice on some days, but we look forward to getting you one step closer to enjoying your garden!