Valley Road Nursery

Valley Road Nursery is a boutique plant nursery tucked into the hills of Highton on North Valley Road, and it is one of the rare local nurseries where a leashed dog can wander the pots and plant tables with you rather than wait outside.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome to accompany you through the outdoor, undercover and display areas on a short leash. Staff are generally friendly toward well-behaved pets. Keep your dog clear of the garden beds and potted stock, and bring your own water as none is set out for dogs on site.

Good to know. Locals describe it as a charming, small-footprint nursery with a surprisingly wide range of plants, pots and gifts, and staff known for helpful, unhurried advice.

Getting there and parking. It is at 9 North Valley Road, Highton, with on-street parking. This is a residential street, so parking tightens up on weekends and through spring when the nursery is busiest.

Nearby with the dogs. The Waurn Ponds Creek Trail is close by for a walk afterwards, and Highton Village is a short drive or walk away with cafes that offer outdoor seating for dogs.

When to go. Weekday mornings are quieter and easier for parking. If you are after a specific plant, avoid peak spring weekends when both the nursery and the street fill up.

Sources

• Geelong's Most Beautiful Plant Nursery | Friendly | Helpful · valleyroadnursery.com.au
• About Us - Valley Road Nursery · valleyroadnursery.com.au
• Valley Road Nursery | Geelong VIC - Facebook · facebook.com

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