Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Cortez, CO
Founded in 1999, Cliffrose On Market has been serving the Four Corners region as a full-service garden center dedicated to helping customers create thriving outdoor spaces. Our extensive selection of over 700 plant varieties, including native and drought-tolerant species, is carefully chosen to suit the high-desert climate. With a team of experienced local gardeners, we provide expert guidance for projects of all sizes, from small container gardens to large-scale landscapes. We prioritize sustainability through our solar-powered operations initiated in 2011 and offer organic gardening solutions like Black Gold soil and Neptunes Harvest fertilizers. Our commitment extends beyond plants, featuring a curated gift shop with locally made products and Fair Trade items.Through year-round educational classes and workshops, we empower customers with practical gardening skills tailored to regional challenges. The on-site Demonstration Garden showcases climate-appropriate plantings, while our Desert Dollars loyalty program rewards customer support. As a Plant Select demonstration garden, we collaborate with leading horticultural institutions to provide top-quality plant selections. Every aspect of our operation focuses on customer success, combining technical expertise with personalized service to ensure lasting satisfaction.
Services
Plant Selection
Organic Gardening Supplies
Gift Shop
Gardening Classes
Demonstration Garden
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 20+ years serving Four Corners gardening needs
- Expert local staff with regional horticultural knowledge
- Solar-powered, environmentally conscious operations
- Comprehensive plant selection for high-desert climates
- Hands-on gardening education programs
Associations and certifications
- Plant Select
Services
Plant Selection
We offer over 700 carefully selected plant varieties suited for high-desert climates. Our inventory includes trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals adapted to Zones 3-7 conditions. Expert staff helps customers choose appropriate species for specific microclimates and soil types in the Four Corners region.
Organic Gardening Supplies
Our garden center provides organic fertilizers, soil enhancers, and natural pest control solutions. Featured brands include Black Gold potting mixes and Neptunes Harvest organic fertilizers. We also carry drip irrigation systems and drought-tolerant landscaping materials to support sustainable gardening practices.
Gardening Classes
We host year-round educational programs covering pruning techniques, vegetable gardening, and greenhouse tours. Classes like 'Fruit Tree Pruning' and 'Beginning Veggie Gardening' provide practical skills. Instructors include experienced local gardeners and horticultural experts who share region-specific growing knowledge.
Gift Shop
Our curated gift shop features locally made soaps, lotions, and candles from regional artisans. We also offer Fair Trade products from 10,000 Villages, including decorative items like wind chimes and puppets. Gift certificates provide flexible gifting options for gardening enthusiasts and home decorators.
Demonstration Garden
The on-site demonstration garden showcases native grasses, drought-tolerant perennials, and adaptive shrubs. This living display helps customers visualize climate-appropriate plant combinations. The garden serves as an educational resource for xeriscaping techniques and sustainable landscape design in arid environments.
Questions
What are Cliffrose On Market's garden center hours?
Our garden center is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM year-round, except closing early on summer holidays and being closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days.
Do you offer gardening advice for local climate conditions?
Yes, our experienced staff provides expert guidance tailored to the Four Corners region's high-desert climate, including plant selection and growing techniques for Zones 3-7.
Are gift certificates available for purchase?
We offer gift certificates in any denomination that make perfect gifts for gardening enthusiasts and home decorators throughout the year.
Do you provide educational gardening programs?
We host regular $2 workshops covering topics like herb growing, fruit tree pruning, and vegetable gardening specifically adapted to local growing conditions.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
Since 2011, we've operated with solar power and promote sustainable practices through drought-tolerant plant selections, organic products, and water-efficient landscaping solutions.
Can you special order plants not in stock?
Yes, if you don't find the specific plant you need in our inventory, we're happy to special order it for you to meet your gardening requirements.
Reviews (7)
Eugenie Schlittgen
Oct 29, 2021
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Great place, knowledgeable people. Mike was great at helping us select trees and shrubs, and all the necessary supplies.
Lisa Beams
Jul 02, 2021
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Love this nursery. I have always had great luck with plant & trees. If you want a gift for any occasion you can find something unique. Great and friendly safe staff. Always a pleasure.
Jenilee Meigs
Jun 06, 2021
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They'll shove a mask literally in your face! No reason to go to brick and mortar stores anymore! Get exactly what you need delivered to your house in a day. Inventory wrong, pricing wrong, no kindness to the customer, why go through it? Save yourself the hassle, buy on Amazon!
Latifia Rodriguez
Mar 08, 2021
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Love this place. Lots of choices and super friendly folks. Our new go-to gardening center and nursery.
Alexandra Anderson
Sep 20, 2019
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If heaven was a place on earth, it would be Cliffrose. The unique pots and plants are a green thumbs dream come true. Entering the greenhouse alone is therapeutic. There are many different size and style of pots as well as so many plants to choose from. It is so hard to resist, but thats okay, because the prices are phenomenal and fair. As a green thumb addict, this is my go to place for all plants and pots. You will not be disappointed! (Photos are of plants and pots Ive purchased from Cliffrose, and one of the greenhouse. Go check it out!)
Leif Rudd
Sep 28, 2018
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Great garden and houseplant nursery. The owner, Rick, and his staff are personable, knowledgeable and helpful. It's rare that we visit and don't find something interesting to come home with. Some pricing is a bit on the high side, but the selection of plants suitable for our microclimates is extensive and kept fresh. The indoor nursery with its cacti is a treat. We also appreciate their selection of high-quality terra cotta pots, trays and growing media.
Matthew Keefauver
Aug 31, 2018
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This is easily the best garden center in the 4 Corners. Not only do they have a wide selection of drought tolerant plants and plants for landscaping at home, they have the most knowledgeable staff in the 4 Corners. The owner is incredible in his depth of knowledge and customer service. Well worth the visit.