Named after a charming town in England's Lake District, Ambleside Gardens opened in 1965 in Hillsborough, New Jersey on Route 206-then a quiet road connecting Somerville and Princeton with but three traffic lights in between! As the area has grown, so has our reputation as a unique garden center. We offer one of the most extensive selections of plant material in New Jersey with many unusual and hard to find varieties.

Ambleside's collection of Japanese Maples is well known and draws customers from all over the tri-state area.

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J. D.

Apr 11, 2021

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Great selection of trees that you would not normally find in other nurseries. Even walking around the place is great. Owner is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Mike R.

Apr 02, 2021

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Incredible place very unique experience The owner David is so passionate about what he does and goes out of his way to educate you if you are interested and in need of it Truly a 5 star experience all the way

Linda Pickering

Dec 17, 2020

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Get there before they close later this season. Splendid selection of plants and trees

C. Han

Nov 07, 2020

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My new Go To. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great facility. Highly recommend.

Allison Deahl

May 10, 2020

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Very friendly owners, beautiful hand made baskets, sculptures, a little bit of everything along with a wide variety of plants.

George Grefe

May 19, 2019

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The second generation owners stock many varieties of Japanese maples and other unique Oriental shrubs and trees, and the arangement of the trees and shrubs make the grounds feel like you are in a Japanese Temple Garden. Worth of visit be sure to stop view the water garden from the porch!

Brandon Michael

Feb 20, 2019

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Just a wonderful place! The gift shop is my favorite, especially at Christmastime!

Mehmet Ozcan

May 29, 2018

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I've been a customer here since I can remember. They're great for little rare plants and very reasonably-priced vegetable plants at the beginning of the season. Also they have a lot of little statuettes for sale, which is pretty cool.

Doris Shea

Mar 09, 2018

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Ambleside has been a part of my Princeton garden For over 20years. David's dad helped me put in A "secret garden in the far corner". Now David is Adding some lovely specimen trees. Ambleside is a very special garden resource! My Garden is a little bit of heaven thanks to them!

Mariana Stevenson

Dec 20, 2016

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Every single season, I go and buy a few plants, or trees. The quality is excellent and the service and knowledge of the salespeople are good too. Everybody is very helpful they seem to enjoy when you get a sale price and get to save money!

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