Far Reaches Farm is a rare plant specialty nursery located in Port Townsend, Washington. This nursery is known for its exceptional and unusual plants that are rarely offered elsewhere. It operates primarily as a mail-order nursery, allowing plant enthusiasts across the United States to access its unique collection. The nursery also offers curbside pickup for local customers.
The mission of Far Reaches Farm extends beyond just selling plants. Through its associated nonprofit organization, the Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy, the nursery is dedicated to the acquisition and conservation of rare plants. This conservancy focuses on plants of known wild provenance and cultivated sources, aiming to maintain a living reference collection for public educational and scientific purposes. The goal is to achieve conservation through cultivation by distributing these plants to botanic and public gardens, botanists, researchers, and both professional and amateur gardeners.
Far Reaches Farm is a plant collector's paradise, offering a wide variety of plant taxa. The nursery is not open for onsite shopping, but visitors can explore the gardens by appointment. The nursery's website features a range of new and restocked plants, and customers can subscribe to their newsletter for updates.
For those looking for a unique gift, Far Reaches Farm offers gift cards that provide access to rare plants. The nursery's commitment to exceptional plants and conservation efforts makes it a valuable resource for plant lovers and conservationists alike.