276 County Road 67
Riceville, Tennessee 37370
423-462-2666

Open Monday-Saturday
9 am - 5 pm

 Welcome to Mouse Creek Nursery Perennial Farm.

Mouse Creek Nursery is owned by Erbin and Ruth Baumgardner.  Started in November, 1982, with one greenhouse, today the nursery has over 22,000 square feet of growing area in heated and cold frame houses.

When describing Mouse Creek Nursery, Erbin and Ruth often relate that the nursery was a "hobby that got out of control."  When the first greenhouse was built, it was Erbin's idea to grow vegetable transplants and some annuals for the local gardeners.  However, Ruth had an interest in perennials and just couldn't find many that were being grown locally.  So, she demanded space in the greenhouse to grow a few perennials.

Today, Mouse Creek Nursery grows more than 800 varieties of hardy herbaceous perennials.  In addition they grow more than 300 varieties of unusual annuals, and some 60 annual and perennial herbs. We sell both wholesale and retail.  The majority of wholesale business is with small garden centers and landscapers.  Retail trade comes from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Cleveland, Athens and the North Georgia area.

Also located on the property is the historic Walnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church, which was built in 1855.  The church was located about 1 mile south of the nursery, and had been abandoned for over 50 years.  The Baumgardners moved the church to the nursery in 1989, and took another 10 years to complete the restoration.  The building is used for gardening lectures, garden club meetings, and weddings.  A special candle light Christmas service is held each year for the community.

We look forward to your visit to Mouse Creek Nursery Perennial Farm. Feel free to explore the greenhouses as you search for that new and unusual plant for your garden. 

Erbin & Ruth Baumgardner