Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Center in Exeter, NH
Located in the heart of Seacoast New Hampshire, Churchill's Garden Center has been dedicated to meeting all home and garden needs since our founding. Owned by Jim and Gisela Manna, we pride ourselves on delivering a unique shopping experience that celebrates personal style through an exquisite selection of premium plants, chic outdoor living accents, and inspired home decor. Our team of expert horticulturists, designers, and artists is committed to providing personalized service and knowledgeable advice, ensuring every gardening endeavor is a success. We specialize in creating vibrant houseplant oases, extensive annual and perennial selections, and premium bulk goods like sustainable mulch and crushed stone.Our nursery showcases artfully arranged plants and trees tailored to thrive in our region, including fruit trees, flowering trees, and robust evergreens. We also host educational events and workshops, teaching participants how to create and care for unique garden pieces. With a focus on quality materials and expert guidance, we serve both professional landscapers and home gardening enthusiasts. Our gift store offers seasonal decor and unique finds, while our gift cards provide a versatile option for plant lovers and decor enthusiasts. We maintain a strong commitment to customer satisfaction through our return policy and flexible purchasing options.
Services
Annuals
Perennials
Roses
Nursery Plants
Bulk Goods
Gift Cards
Garden Workshops
Houseplants
Seasonal Decor
Landscaping Materials
Highlights and features
- We offer expert horticultural advice and personalized service from certified professionals.
- Our team includes award-winning designers and artists with regional gardening expertise.
- We provide a curated selection of premium plants and sustainably sourced bulk materials.
- Our educational workshops teach practical gardening and design skills for all ages.
- We maintain a 10-day return policy for most store items with proof of purchase.
Services
Annuals
Our Annuals department features vibrant plant options including classic favorites and new varieties. Enhance gardens with herbs, vegetables, and seasonal specialties like pumpkins and mums. Premade containers and hanging baskets provide instant color for immediate garden transformation. Expert staff assists with selection for optimal seasonal impact.
Perennials
The Perennials department offers flowering and shade-loving plants, including native species and ornamental grasses. Water plants for ponds and specialty groundcovers create diverse garden ecosystems. Expert guidance ensures proper selection for long-term garden vitality and aesthetic appeal across multiple growing seasons.
Bulk Goods
We supply high-quality bulk materials including crushed stone, river rock, and various mulch types. Products support drainage, walkway construction, and soil enrichment. Available for pickup or delivery, our calculator tool helps determine precise material quantities for efficient project planning and execution.
Garden Workshops
Hands-on workshops teach container creation, terrarium building, and seasonal centerpiece design. Participants learn plant care techniques and maintenance strategies. Family-friendly events engage children with interactive gardening activities while professional development opportunities support advanced horticultural skills.
Houseplants
Our houseplant oasis features ferns, orchids, fiddle leaf figs, and rare species. Complementary pottery selections enhance indoor decor while supporting plant health. Expert staff provides guidance on light requirements, watering schedules, and propagation techniques for successful indoor gardening.
People
Jim Manna
Co-Owner
Jim Manna co-founded Churchill's Garden Center with a passion for horticulture and community engagement. He oversees operations and product selection, ensuring quality standards across all departments while maintaining customer service excellence.
Gisela Manna
Co-Owner
Gisela Manna brings creative vision to Churchill's Garden Center as co-owner. She focuses on design elements and seasonal displays, curating unique shopping experiences that combine practical gardening needs with artistic home decor solutions.
Questions
What gardening services does Churchill's Seacoast offer?
We provide premium plants, bulk landscaping materials, and expert horticultural advice. Our services include garden design consultations, educational workshops, and seasonal decor installations.
Do you offer delivery for bulk materials?
Yes, we offer delivery services for bulk stone, mulch, loam, and compost throughout Seacoast New Hampshire.
Are gift cards available for purchase?
Digital gift cards are available online in flexible denominations for all our home and garden products.
What return policy applies to plants?
Nursery stock and houseplants are final sale. Store items may receive store credit within 10 days with receipt.
Do you host educational gardening events?
We regularly host workshops on container gardening, terrarium creation, and seasonal plant care for all skill levels.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and checks for in-store purchases. Payment options may vary for online orders.
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Reviews (7)
Lee Hendrekian
Dec 14, 2021
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I love Churchills! I will be honest that I do not shop in the store too often, the few times I have the items for sale are special and beautiful even if a bit too expensive for my budget. However, I go here for my Christmas tree and poinsettias every year. The trees are stunning, healthy and priced fairly and their poinsettias just cannot be beat. I love them for helping me make my home gorgeous at Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving (hay bales corn husks, you name it), and every other day of the year. If you haven't been, check it out and have fun watching the turkeys and goats.
Stephen Priest
Sep 16, 2021
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Large assortment of flowers , small trees, plants and garden supplies. Items to decorate your lawn, such as pottery, statues, birdbaths and kaleidoscope type fixtures that move with a breeze. The statues caught my attention because I recently visited the Worcester Museum of Art and the statues, including Asain/ Budda and even a water fountain that looked like ancient pottery reminded me of my visit.
Kids may like the fountain and seeing the animals kept on the premises. A parrot was inside and it kept saying "Hi" and "Hello". His beak never moved, just the throat
Kids may like the fountain and seeing the animals kept on the premises. A parrot was inside and it kept saying "Hi" and "Hello". His beak never moved, just the throat
Reynard The Fox
Jul 18, 2021
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Nice but pricey garden center. Staff could be more pleasant ( not a one time visit been multiple times) .
Lily Allen
Jul 02, 2021
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I bought a small Peperomia obtusifolia Veriegata house plant. When I got home I took the plant out to get it in a real pot and I discovered that the plant was just a cutting with roots just barely forming. Most Peperomia grow well from cuttings so its not crazy to sell cuttings but I wouldnt have paid $9 if I knew there were no real roots yet. On top of that, the roots were wrapped in a plastic mesh plug. I really dont see how a plant can grow big and healthy with a plug that will never break down. If someone bought it and didnt check they could have ended up with a rotten root
Aaron Heller
May 22, 2021
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Great selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff. A good gardener's resource, but also a great year-round gift source. Their inside flower shop is fun to browse. On-site parking in late spring/summer can get difficult from customer volume; I'm not their only fan. They do a good job managing though and have set-up extra parking area for those occasions (Saturdays, mainly), and it's more about you respecting they don't have a walmart-sized/style of parking lot - so be careful and park respectfully (it'll help you when leaving too, especially if your car is full of plants, so it's to your benefit
Karen Galat
Aug 13, 2020
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The new owners have transformed Churchill's in terms of staff selection and training and the quality of plantings. This summer we can thank Felicia for assisting us in selecting annuals for our granite planters and David for assisting us in selecting two trees and seven shrubs, all to brighten our backyard. We planted in May and now, two months later, everything is thriving.
Rene'E. Harris
Sep 07, 2017
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Had an awesome time building Scarecrows.. Definitely going back next year.. Beautiful day... Happy, fun people all around...
