Zema's Nursery

Zema's Nursery is a family-run garden center in Stephentown, New York, selling annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs, trees and shrubs, fruit trees and evergreens. It is known for hydrangeas, perennial hibiscus and dahlias, and it also sells hand-crafted bird houses, container gardens and garden artwork. The business has served gardeners since 1975, and its staff are horticulturalists and landscapers who offer planning advice for vegetable gardens, fruit trees and window boxes.

Blooms peak from May to September, and fall brings autumn color, so the grounds are pleasant for strolling and browsing. Choose-and-cut Christmas trees are sold as the holidays approach. Gift certificates are available for gardeners. Hours change with the seasons, and the nursery is closed on Thanksgiving Day. It sits just off the beaten path in Stephentown, between the Massachusetts Berkshires and the Capital District.