Barrels & Branches

Dubbed “One of San Diego’s top ten nurseries!” by San Diego Home/Garden Magazine, Barrels & Branches is truly a hidden sanctuary. Hidden behind a long wall near the end of Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas, the moment you pull into the parking lot you’ll wonder why you hadn't found us sooner. You’ll be left to wander our lush garden, filled with climate-appropriate plants, colorful pots, garden accessories, unique gifts, succulent-planted driftwood and succulent bowls, and all the supplies you’ll need to create and maintain your garden. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Part of what makes Barrels and Branches so special is the property itself. The layout of the nursery was intended to both inspire visitors as well as to educate. Part botanical garden, part retail space, display areas showcase a host of plant combination possibilities while planter beds are living examples of what can be created in a garden. All emphasize plants that do well in Southern California gardens. San Diego County’s climate is a diverse one. Our customers live from the ocean to the desert, some with sunny or shady exposures, some contending with windy or frost-susceptible areas. We pride ourselves in providing appropriate plant material for all of the region’s micro climates, while specializing in drought-tolerant, hardy plants, as well as a plethora of perennials, clumping grasses, trees, shrubs, and house plants.