Growing with you.
We are a proud family owned and operated business that has been serving the Cowichan Valley for over fifty years.
Happy Holidays!
We are closed on December 25th and 26th.
We are open from 10 am to 3 pm on December 27th to December 30th.
We are closed from December 31st to January 15th for our annual inventory count. We re-open on January 16th.
From December 27th to 30th, all Christmas decor is 50% off and all our witch hazel is 10% off. Click here to see all the details!
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See what’s in stock at Dinter Nursery!
Below are lists of plants that we currently have in stock—updated weekly.
We are a regional horticultural hub of plant knowledge and environmental stewardship.
Our plants and our people set you up for gardening success, and we believe that success begins with choosing the right plant for the right place.
We offer a wide range of plants that thrive in Vancouver Island’s diverse growing conditions, from subtropical to extreme drought and everything in between. Whether you are looking for plants that are deer- or fire-resistant, drought- or shade-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, or are native to the area, we have the right plants for you!
Our 8 acre property offers an outstanding selection of plants and gardening supplies.
We proudly carry hundreds of varieties of fruit and ornamental trees, roses, perennials, Japanese Maples, rhododendrons, and indoor plants as well as gardening accessories such as pots, soils, seeds, and tools. We also have an extensive selection of pond plants and water gardening supplies.
Our plant selection changes daily as we source unusual, hard-to-find, and new plant varieties from all over North America. We focus our own growing efforts on vegetables, annuals, and ornamental trees. We stand by the plants that we sell with our plant guarantee, so you can trust that you are taking home a happy and healthy plant.
We are a family-owned and -operated business proudly serving the Cowichan Valley community since 1973.
We have a network of strong relationships with local growers with whom we have worked for decades and provide engaging career opportunities for local people. We believe in supporting the next generation of gardeners by providing work opportunities for students and school tours for kids. We support community events as well as local charitable organizations and school and community gardens.
We are dedicated to supporting the community through education and outreach.
Our friendly, experienced staff care about providing sound gardening advice for projects of all shapes and sizes. Customers are our #1 priority! Don’t know exactly what you are looking for? Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the right plants for your needs. We are proud to support the plant enthusiasts of Vancouver Island through educational seminars and workshops and seek to nurture enthusiasm for gardening by promoting local plant groups.
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We look forward to your visit.
Dinter Nursery is a 45 minute drive north of Victoria and 5 km south of Duncan just off the Island Highway.