From the Beginning
The story of Town & Country Gardens begins in 1945, right after World War II. Blaine Poulsen started a nursery in Idaho Falls called Snake River Nursery. For a town with fewer than 20,000 people, it was a remarkable garden center and quickly became a cornerstone of the community.
In 1963, Blaine sold the nursery and took a job with the Grounds Department at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. There, he spent the next 19 years working while also earning a degree in Ornamental Horticulture.
A New Chapter
In the spring of 1964, a husband and wife from Fallon, Nevada—Howard and LaRene Crook—purchased the nursery. With 20 years of experience in farming and running Lahontan Mill and Feed, they brought their hard work, business integrity, and love of plants to Idaho Falls. The nursery was eventually renamed Town & Country Gardens.
At the time, the store was a modest 20′ x 20′ concrete block building with two small greenhouses attached. But under the Crooks' care, the business steadily grew, offering more plants and gardening supplies to help local gardeners thrive.
Growth and Legacy
In 1983, Howard's son John Crook took over the business. Under his leadership, Town & Country Gardens continued to grow and earned a reputation as one of the premier garden centers in the region.
Then in 2021, after nearly 40 years, John and his wife, Diana, retired. Longtime friends and employees Rex and Heather Andersen purchased the business.
Rex, a native of Sugar City, has spent most of his adult life in the nursery business and has managed garden centers for over three decades. He joined Town & Country Gardens in 2006 and knew it was his forever home.
Rex also served on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association for 12 years. He and Heather are the proud parents of three amazing children. Now, at the helm of Town & Country Gardens, Rex and Heather are excited about the future and invite everyone to com and join in the "FUN".
What We Offer
From shade trees and evergreens to flowering trees, fruit trees, hardy shrubs, and fragrant roses—we've got everything you need to build a beautiful, thriving landscape. Our nursery is packed with high-quality, locally suited plants that add color, structure, and year-round appeal to any yard. All hardy trees & shrubs come with a 2 Year Warranty.
Step into our vibrant greenhouse bursting with seasonal color and edible inspiration. From dazzling annuals for instant impact to hardy perennials that return year after year, you'll find flowers for every style of garden. Add in stunning hanging baskets, flavorful herbs, and hearty vegetable starts, and you have everything you need to grow beauty and bounty all season long.
Liven up your living space with 
our wide selection of houseplants—from low-maintenance classics like pathos and snake plants to rare and exotic varieties for the true plant collector. Whether you're looking to purify the air, add a pop of green, or create an indoor jungle, we have the perfect plant (and stylish pot) to suit your vibe.
Healthy plants start with the right care.
We carry a full range of fertilizers, soil amendments, and pest & disease control products for lawns, gardens, flowers, trees, and houseplants. Whether you need to green up your lawn, boost your blooms, or tackle garden pests, our friendly team can help you find the perfect solution.
Build a better garden from the ground up with our premium soils, composts, and bark mulches. Available in convenient bags or cost-saving bulk, our products help improve soil health, retain moisture, and reduce weeds. Perfect for garden beds, raised planters, trees, and more.Start
your garden from scratch with our huge selection of seeds for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more. Whether you're growing heirloom tomatoes, pollinator-friendly wildflowers, or kid-friendly pumpkins, you'll find high-quality seeds and expert advice to get things growing right. You'll love Town & Country Select Seed; it works great for our shorter growing season in East Idaho.
Make 
your space uniquely yours with our handpicked selection of pottery, garden art, and thoughtful gifts. From colorful pots and whimsical yard stakes to seasonal home décor, there's always something new to discover—whether you're shopping for yourself or someone special.
Experience the wonder of the holidays at Town & Country Gardens. Step into our gigantic, warm 9,000 square foot greenhouse—transformed each year into a breathtaking sea of color with hundreds and hundreds of stunning poinsettias. With up to 20 different varieties on display, from traditional reds to striking marbled and novelty types, it's a holiday tradition you won't forget.
When
it's time to pick your fresh-cut Christmas tree, no need to brave the cold—our trees are displayed inside another giant greenhouse, so neither you nor your tree freeze to death. Warm, festive, and full of holiday cheer—it's the coziest way to kick off the season.
Proud to be a Destination Garden Center
At Town & Country Gardens, we're proud to be a Proven Winners Destination Garden Center ® – which is just a fancy way of saying we're really picky about our plants (in the best way possible). We partnered with Proven Winners because their plants aren't just pretty faces—they're trialed, tested, and tougher than your in-laws at Thanksgiving. This designation means you'll always find top-performing annuals, perennials, and shrubs here, along with great advice and gorgeous displays to spark your green-thumb creativity.