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Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery
- Nurseries & Gardening
- Tucson, AZ
About this business
Founded in 1981, Desert Survivors is a nonprofit human service agency that works for the preservation of Sonoran Desert. It provides employment to people with physical disabilities. The company provides intervention services to families of the children who are at risk of developmental delays. It runs a business enterprise and operates an adult services program. Desert Survivors adult vocational program features nursery maintenance by adults with physical problems. It provides a retail outlet for plants and promotes the use o... read more
Location details
1020 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85713, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
I don't understand how this place has a 4.6.. for 1 they don't let the guys sit in the shade when it's hot, the workers deserve breaks and shade!!! #2 the manager Hannah doesn't allow them to use ice in their waters even though they have an ice machine. She's rude,un-proffesional and only cares about her paycheck, meanwhile they all sit in their nice cold office with sweaters on. #3 management in general is absolutely horrid. They don't give a damn about mentors or the actual workers. 20 people ( at least) have quit under ne... read more
Update 5/26/25. This nursery has gone way downhill. Suggest you try Spadefoot Nursery instead if you want great native plants. Absolutely the best nursery for native plants! Very knowledgeable employees too!
They used to have all the natives and hard to find beauties, staff used to be amazingly knowledgeable. Not any more, not sure what happened…
Very helpful and prices are reasonable. Grateful for the management in giving an opportunity for local Americans with disabilities a chance to make a difference in their lives. The only thing I did notice is that the rest area for customers needs to be clearly marked. My wife accidentally walked into a unmarked worker rest room that was unlocked and a male was in there.
We have a garden project less than a mile away. I went in and I went into the wrong area. After one person working there said I could. He comes up no hello just being a jerk. I asked where should I be more of him asserting his authority. Everything is dead here. It's almost May so they can't say they are dormant. They have tons of management and not enough people to do the work. Disappointed I thought it would be a different experience. I expect that out of the big nurseries her in town. Not here. As I said 80% of what I saw... read more
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How is Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery rated?
Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery has a 4.4 star rating with 133 reviews.
When is Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery open?
Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery is closed now. It will open at 7:00 a.m.
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