Housed within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, UVM's greenhouse facilities support the research, teaching and outreach needs of many departments throughout the college and university. The university maintains three separate facilities located on or within five miles of main campus.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SPRING SALES ARE UNDERWAY!!!
We are open for sales starting at noon weekdays and currently have some of our favorite early season offerings for sale, including cole crops, flowers, and herbs. As the season progresses – and as weather permits – our selection will increase. The majority of our plants will be ready in early May.
Our 2026 Spring catalog is available (periodically updated).
Greenhouse in the news - Vermont Cynic article
Education
The main campus greenhouse has a living plant collection of 400 individual taxa, comprising a broad-range of specimens hailing from subtropical and temperate regions around the globe. Our diverse range of plants provide a unique teaching tool enjoyed by many UVM students and affiliates.
Research
Collectively, the greenhouse facilities provide over 12,000 square feet of controlled environment space for plant-related research. The campus complex currently houses research exploring insect ecology, biological invasions, plant systematics, and forest responses to climate change.
Outreach
The main campus greenhouse hosts several plant sales throughout the year that are open to both the UVM campus community and the public. With the help of student interns and workers, plants are also cultivated for ongoing sales at UVM's Bookstore in the Davis Center.
UVM Main Greenhouse Conservatory is open for visitors
Conservatory hours:
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Please use our Stafford Hall entrance. Our SOUTH ENTRANCE thru nursery gates are closed for the winter season. Follow the signs on the gates.
Contact us:
email: greenhouses@uvm.edu
phone/voice mail: (802) 656-0465
