A New Season at The Wilderness Greenhouse!

Welcome to a new spring!

Gardens are many things—they provide sanctuary, foster community and stewardship, connect us with the natural world, and offer pathways to healing and health.

We are excited to begin our 11th season of offering native plants to gardeners and conservationists across Central Pennsylvania.

Come grow with us....

Mark your calendars! Our nursery opens for the season on Saturday, April 26, 2025, and will be open Saturdays through the end of June and by appointment. Check back for a full list of open days and times.

We can’t wait to see you on the mountain!

About Us The greenhouse is a student-operated nursery with a focus on native plants to improve habitat and protect water, while helping youths in need.
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Inventory Our Inventory includes information about each plant and is sortable, so that if you are seeking a plant for a specific need, we may indeed have that!
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Online Store We grow and sell native perennials for restoration, conservation, and habitat improvement projects, large and small. We offer over 200 species of forbs, ferns, grasses, shrubs, trees and vines.
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Volunteer Volunteers are vital to our operations at the Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse. Consider helping us to maintain our program, which has a measurable impact on young lives.
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“Their native perennials are healthy and strong! I've had nothing but excellent experiences with their plants.”

Debra - Carlisle, PA

“Today was my first time there and I found lots of wonderful natives. Friendly and informative people, too. I will be back to buy more.”

Brenda - Mechanicsburg, PA

“Today was my first trip there. Great place great native plant selection great cause great prices ! Will be going back!”

A New Season at The Wilderness Greenhouse!

Debra - Carlisle, PA

Brenda - Mechanicsburg, PA

Michelle - Mechanicsburg, PA