EXPERIENCES
A visit to Hicks Nurseries is a family tradition celebrated by many generations. We often hear from our customers that we are their “happy place”, their “breath of fresh air”, their “magical destination”. Create your own family tradition and make memories with loved ones all year long. After all, “it’s not just a nursery, it’s an experience”. Enjoy ample parking and safe, spacious grounds.
SPRING…RE-NEW & RE-FRESH
Spring comes early at Hicks Nurseries and is a must for those wanting to get out of the cold to get their first taste of spring. There’s exciting energy in the air as flowers such as tulips, daffodils and pansies begin to arrive along with the first deliveries of beautiful trees and shrubs. We kick off spring with our annual Flower & Garden Showcase that puts the spotlight on inspiring plant displays.
Flower & Garden Showcase
For more than 30 years we’ve been able to share the joy and excitement of gardening with the creation of our spring flower and garden displays. The goal is to inspire and educate, helping our customers be successful in their own gardens.
A new experience for 2021 featured eight top garden styles on Long Island designed by our award-winning landscape team that could easily be translated into any outdoor space. Gardens in full bloom featured real-world solutions that create attainable and unique settings for anyone to implement. LEARN MORE
Landscape Inspiration Center Display Gardens
As our customers have told us “It’s like a walk in the park!” and a shopping experience like no other. Whether you are looking for the perfect trees & shrubs or just want some inspiration, take a stroll through the paved walkways of our Landscape Inspiration Center in the nursery yard. Our 12 permanent, themed display gardens help you envision the different plants you can group together and how they will grow, possibly in your own yard.
Our expansive nursery is the largest on Long Island with fresh material arriving constantly from the very best growers in the country, from spring all the way into fall. LEARN MORE
FALL AT HICKS
The arrival of autumn and change of seasons brings festive fall-blooming plants, pumpkins, cabbage, seasonal vegetables, decor and of course our very own Otto the Ghost! Experience a visit and pictures with Otto, a walkthrough of our animated children’s story, and enjoy delicious fall food favorites including fresh roasted corn, fudge, apple cider, homemade pies, cider dipped donuts and more!
Animated Children’s Story featuring Otto
Enjoy a walk through our animated children’s story which has been delighting kids for decades! A new story every year emphasizes the value of friendship and being of service to others.
Admission is always free however, we would greatly appreciate the donation of a non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares which can be dropped off at the end of the story’s journey. LEARN MORE
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a very special holiday at Hicks Nurseries, the largest Christmas store on Long Island! Our garden center is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland that brings holiday cheer to everyone. Thousands of poinsettia plants welcome you as you enter the greenhouse. Explore expertly decorated lifelike Christmas trees in our expansive Christmas Gallery. There is so much to see! And our fresh-cut tree yard has the largest selection of Christmas trees you will find anywhere!
Mail a Letter to Santa
A beloved tradition for more than fifty years, mail a letter to Santa in one of our North Pole mailboxes (we have two) and Santa will respond to each and every one! A self-addressed stamped envelope is needed to receive a reply.
Christmas Animated Story
A walk through our animated children’s Christmas story is fun for the young and young at heart! New stories every year aim to brighten everyone’s spirits for the holidays.
Admission is always free however we would greatly appreciate the donation of a non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares.
