Meet Our San Marcos Garden Experts

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Meet Our San Marcos Garden Experts

Green Thumb Nursery is known widely for its professional garden staff. Our team in San Marcos is full of smiling gardening professionals with more than 200 combined years of garden experience. Take a look at the talent that so many of our San Diego customers count on for professional gardening advice. We love our Green Thumb Garden Experts!

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Steve Bergquist, Co-Owner, CCN Pro

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Kelly Bergquist, 3rd Generation, Assistant Manager

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Mary, Assistant Manager, Garden Expert

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Ashley, Garden Expert

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Angela, Gift Shop Specialist

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Lucia, 25+ years with Green Thumb

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Jeff Funk, Store Manager, CCN Pro

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Scott Bergquist, 3rd Generation, Assistant Manager

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Lisa, CCN Pro

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Anthonie, Garden Shop Expert

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Kelsey, Garden Expert

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Arnulfo, 35+ years with Green Thumb

Ask a Garden Expert at Green Thumb San Marcos

Have a plant question? Bring it to the nursery. Our Certified Garden Experts in San Marcos help North County San Diego gardeners every day with:

  • Plant selection for your yard, light, and watering needs
  • Pest and disease diagnosis (bring a photo or a leaf sample)
  • Watering and feeding schedules
  • Planning what to grow next in your SoCal garden

Stop by any day of the week, no appointment needed.

The San Marcos team includes 12 garden experts, three of them CCN Pros (Steve Bergquist, Jeff Funk, and Lisa), plus longtime team members Lucia (25+ years) and Arnulfo (35+ years). CCN Pro stands for California Certified Nursery Professional, an industry credential held by trained nursery staff; Advanced CCN Pro marks the advanced level of the same certification.

Visit Green Thumb Nursery San Marcos

Address: 1019 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: (760) 744-3822
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm
San Marcos store page | Get directions | All 5 locations

Planning a bigger project? Book a free landscape design consultation, browse the online shop, or see upcoming classes and events.