Community Roots & Shoots is a nonprofit, self-sustaining nursery located in Dayton, Nevada, about 15 miles east of Carson City. The nursery provides a wide variety of high-quality plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetable plants, attracting customers from Reno, Carson City, Silver Springs, Yerington, Winnemucca, and parts of Eastern California. What sets Community Roots & Shoots apart is its focus on youth empowerment through the nursery, Farmers Market, and School Gardens programs. The staff are described as friendly, helpful, and always eager to assist customers. The nursery offers competitive prices on its wide selection of plants and trees, with all proceeds benefiting the local Dayton community. Customers praise the nursery's beautiful and unique offerings, including herbs, flowers, flower pots, and garden decorations. Many customers appreciate the nursery's commitment to sustainability and supporting the local community. Overall, Community Roots & Shoots is described as a wonderful, funky, and must-visit nursery in the Dayton, Stagecoach, and Silver Springs area.
Great plants, great prices, and great people! I was able to get plants for my reptile habitats. I also learned they accept EBT to pay for any edible plants. This place is a great commjnity asset.
May 2026
Knowledgeable staff with great customer service. And we love that its a non-profit.
May 2026
The people here are wonderful and very knowledgeable and helpful. The place has a nice variety of annuals and perennials, shrubs and trees, along with soils and amendments, etc. You’ve got to go to this place.
