“A story, a walk through the nursery and a new theme every week.”
Events
Smarty Sprouts: free storytime in the garden every Thursday
A free garden storytime for kids every Thursday at 10 a.m., read in English and Spanish, with a tour of the nursery.
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Only In Your StateSeptember 30, 2026
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This Hidden Florida Oasis Is Part Plant Nursery, Part Costa Rican Coffee Shop
Only In Your State walks readers through the two acres off North Dixie Highway — Sunny Side and the Shade House, Cafe Tico’s Costa Rican coffee bar, and the hunt for GaLinda — and tells how two longtime customers bought the nursery when its founders retired.
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PressGuide to Florida
Get Your Green On
Guide to Florida rounds up independent garden centers keeping green thumbs busy through the summer heat — from Lukas Nursery’s butterfly conservatory to Kerby’s Houseplant Shop. SmartyPlants Nursery + Cafe in Lake Worth Beach made the list for letting houseplant shopping share the spotlight with yoga in the garden and makers’ markets.
PressWPBF 25 News
Cyclospora outbreak drives demand for growing food at home in Palm Beach County
WPBF 25 News talks with Ryan Boylston of Urban Abundance — now based at SmartyPlants — about the surge in families growing their own food as a cyclospora outbreak linked to about 7,000 cases spreads. Calls and emails have tripled.
PressWPTV News Channel 5
Delray Beach man grows his own produce as food safety concerns rise
WPTV featured SmartyPlants co-owner Ryan Boylston, who grows all his family’s greens at home — and, through Urban Abundance (now based at the nursery), helps others do the same as E. coli and cyclospora outbreaks raise produce-safety concerns.
“We both love this place, we both knew about it, but nine out of 10 people didn't know about it.”
The Palm Beach Post
SmartyPlants' new owners to modernize longtime Lake Worth nursery
After a $5.2 million sale, new owners Ryan Boylston and Ed Mileto plan a café, yoga, weddings and markets, published online inventory, friendlier pricing, and 1,000+ edible plants and hundreds of fruit trees — plus Café Tico opening July 18.
“One of five things to do this weekend in Palm Beach County.”
The Palm Beach Post
Coco Mini × SmartyPlants named one of the five things to do this weekend
The Post's weekly roundup of the best things to do in Palm Beach County points readers to Coco Mini's first gathering, Root — Sunday, July 19 at SmartyPlants in Lake Worth Beach. Free, all ages, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
PressLake Worth Beach Independent
SmartyPlants founders are retiring, but the beloved nursery is expanding
New owners Ryan Boylston and Ed Mileto are buying both the business and the land — putting to rest any rumors of the nursery making way for condos. Plans include a small cafe, community gardening classes, and seasonal festivals.
Events
Smarty Sprouts: free storytime in the garden every Thursday
A free garden storytime for kids every Thursday at 10 a.m., read in English and Spanish, with a tour of the nursery.
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Announcements
Growing people, not just plants: Gulfstream Goodwill and Blue Lake Elementary
Two new community projects: junior team members through Gulfstream Goodwill's career academy, and a food forest at Blue Lake Elementary.
“Put out clean, shallow water in October and the birds will find it.”
Pollinator & Wildlife Gardens
Water for fall migration: fountains and birdbaths in Florida yards
Fall migration is underway. A fountain or birdbath is one of the simplest ways to bring birds to your yard, and we have more than 30 new fountains in.
“Fall in South Florida looks like pumpkins on hay bales under a palm canopy.”
Events
Pumpkins & Palms: a pumpkin patch under the palms
A real pumpkin patch under the palms, open every Friday through Sunday in October, with something new each Sunday.
“Ten trees, ten artists, and no assigned theme.”
Announcements
Call for artists: ten trees, ten artists, Wintergreen
We are handing ten Christmas trees to ten artists and letting them do whatever they want. Apply by Thursday, October 22.
“Come for the plants, sit down in the living room, and take the lamp home.”
Announcements
Plumeria Living & Design is now at SmartyPlants
Rattan pendant lights, handpicked decor and an outdoor living room set from Plumeria Living & Design, all for sale at the nursery.
“A garden club visit is a talk, a walk and a lot of questions about plants.”
Events
Bring your garden club to SmartyPlants
We host garden clubs for a short talk from our team and a private tour of the nursery. Here is how to book a visit.
“The restriction is not about your lawn. It is about the water your lawn drains into.”
Lawn & Groundcovers
Summer fertilizer restrictions: what to do before and after they lift
Many cities restrict lawn fertilizer during the rainy season. What the rules mean and how to feed your yard once they lift.
“Up north the garden is winding down. Here, it is just getting started.”
Edible Gardening
September starts vegetable season in South Florida
Fall, not spring, is South Florida's main vegetable season. Here is what to start in September and what follows.
“The gate opens at 9am. We'll have the coffee on.”
Announcements
SmartyPlants is now open Sundays
After years of people asking — starting September 6, SmartyPlants is open seven days a week. Sunday hours are 9am to 3pm.
Events
Ribbon cutting: Lake Worth Beach celebrates SmartyPlants
The City of Lake Worth Beach and the Lake Worth Beach CRA host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 9 — fifteen years in, and a lot to celebrate.
“A nursery run can turn into a whole afternoon out without much planning at all.”
In the Press
Guide to Florida: Get Your Green On
Guide to Florida’s summer houseplant roundup features SmartyPlants alongside other Florida independent nurseries known for events, education, and community.
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