PRETTY PLANTS. PRETTY SIMPLE.
Locally grown since 1999
Cottage Gardens offers exceptional annuals, perennials, indoor plants, and custom-designed containers — serving residences and commercial properties throughout the Iowa Great Lakes. Whether you’re planting your forever home or your place at the lake, choose plants grown with experience, care, and pride in doing things the right way. Visit our garden center in Milford, IA.
We're Back in Bloom!
Stop by and see what's growing! Reserve your Pillar Geraniums while supplies last – they're going fast!
SAVE THE DATES:
May 1-3
Cottage Gardens Spring Open House
May 9-10
Mother's Day Celebration
Here to Serve
Meet The Founders
Roger and Nancy DeVries
Christ our life…
"When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory." - Col. 3:4
Loved by Local Gardeners
"Very knowledgeable staff and the best plants around." – M.K.
"A hidden gem! If you have not been here, you need to go. Absolutely some of the most beautiful, well taken care of annuals, perennials and succulents I have ever seen. Small business at its finest!" – A.S.
"Beautiful flowers and friendly, helpful people!" – M.H.
"Love what they did to help us get a little color outside of our clinic. Thanks again!" – K.B.
"Nice selection. Things you may not find elsewhere. Very friendly people working." – J.M.
What's in stock
At Our Greenhouse
Our plant selection has expanded from annuals and garden vegetables to include herbs, perennials, and houseplants. We feature beautiful hanging baskets, a wide variety of colorful containers, and essential garden accessories.
Proven Winners® Certified Garden Center
Cottage Gardens has been a Proven Winners® Certified Garden Center since 2005. Through the iGarden training program, our team receives ongoing education in plant selection, customer care, and merchandising—so we can help you choose the right Proven Winners varieties and grow with confidence.
Visit the Greenhouse
Open: April–June
Gift Cards
Available in any amount. Stop in or contact us to get one.