Gilberties Garden Center
7 Sylvan Lane
Westport, CT 06880
203-227-4175
HOURS
Mon - Sat: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am -4:00 pm
Gilbertie’s is a 4th generation family owned store that has been in Westport since 1922! Providing certified organic products all over the north east. We serve the community through generous donations to local gardens, charities and schools and many free lectures and classes on the importance of growing organically to preserve our world and to be more healthy.
Largest herb plant grower on the East Coast with greenhouses and gift shop surrounded by theme gardens providing an experience for both the casual gardener and serious botanist. Offering annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, tropical plants, pond supplies, fish, pottery, statuary, fall pumpkin picking and hay rides, Christmas trees and holiday decor as well as demonstrations, lectures and workshops.
What's Happening...
Tomatoes Are Here
Get Growing Now
The taste of summer has arrived! See our list of organic tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and more by clicking the "Organic Veggies List" button below this section. Visit the store, place an online order, or call us at 203-227-4175 to purchase!
OPEN 7 Days a Week
Walk-In, Curbside & Delivery
Our top priority in this time of uncertainty is the safety of our customers, our employees and the entire community. In addition to normal walk-in shopping, we are offering contactless curbside pickup.
Cleanse & Purify the Air in Your Home with Indoor Plants!
Colorful Tropicals
Help save bee and butterfly populations with native pollinator plants!
Everything for your garden, and more!
Carrie Gilbertie
General Manager
Carrie, a fourth generation family member has worked to maintain the charisma and tranquility of Gilbertie's since 1997. She has worked closely with the community on projects including Westport Community Gardens and the Westport Famers' Market, and helped develop the popular Winter Farmers' Market at the garden center in 2011. She says "Guiding people about the importance of clean food, growing organically, and respecting nature is critical in our society now, I can't think of anything I'd rather do for a living." Her biggest passion, Tropical plants and unusual annuals her lecturing on the subject frequently as well as designing custom outdoor containers throughout the area for clients.
Joe Gloria
Joe Gloria
Joe’s plant knowledge is vast and extensive. Responsible for the buying of the perennial and nursery departments at Gilbertie’s, Joe’s passion for horticulture makes him one of our most popular lecturers here at the garden Center, as well as helping customers with garden design and installation.
Kevin Clark
Herb Manager, Assistant Store Manager
Kevin’s background in retail and produce management show his knack for store merchandising and displays thru ought the entire garden center. His expertise in custom herb containers inspire customers and make him a very sought after designer year round. Responsible for the immense herb selection offered at the garden center, Kevin works closely with Sal Gilbertie at our growing farm in Easton CT ensuring quality herb selections here at the center.
Sheryl McShane
Perennial Department / Greenhouse Propagation & Growing
With a Horticulture degree and a CNLA member Sheryl has over 14 years in the industry and an extensive knowledge of plants with a special interest of Trees and Shrubs. Sheryl oversees the greenhouse propagation of the heirloom flowers and vegetables sold at the garden center, the perennial dept., as well as maintaining many of the display beds thru out the property.
Augusto Ordonez
Operations
Augusto is the man who keeps everything running smoothly at Gilbertie's. Whether it's general property maintenance, deliveries, planting the vegetable beds or assisting customers he always has time to tell you a great joke and make you smile. Augusto is an avid fisherman and there always seems to be fish in the employee freezer for all.
Deb Rogers
Customer Service & Container Design
Our colorful character Deb, came to Gilbertie's in 2016 after a 17 yr. career with Youngs Nursery in Wilton Ct. Her experience in customer service along with annuals and perennials has her busy all season with beautiful container design and creativity galore. She enjoys walking her dogs and working in her beautiful gardens. Can you tell her favorite color is purple?