Five Springs Farm LLC is a native plant nursery in Athens, Ohio. For 25 years, we have been propagating, growing and selling a diverse array of plants, many not found in traditional nurseries. Native plants have been our original focus, with selections expanding each year. Five Springs Farm is no longer creating unique residential and commercial landscapes, as this was Mason’s specialty. We are currently focusing on expanding the nursery at this time. Both the landscaping and nursery elements of the business have been influenced by the observation, interaction and the experience of nature.
We look forward to fulfilling your plant needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Nursery Hours
Open April through November.
Spring hours starting March 30, 2024
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Monday – Friday: by appointment only
December through March by appointment only.
Contact
Email: fivespringsfarm95@gmail.com
Nursery Phone: 740.594.6030
Lisa Chambers: 740.447.2048
Our Story
Five Springs Farm was founded in 1995 by Mason and Lisa Chambers in Athens, Ohio. The business is now owned and operated by Lisa Chambers. Mason Chambers passed away in April 2021 and his legacy lives on through Five Springs Farm.
In the early 1990’s, Five Springs Farm began with growing plants in our backyard near Ohio State University’s campus in Columbus, Ohio. A group of friends walked our dogs in the neighborhood, along the Olentangy River and the OSU campus collecting seeds, cuttings and seedlings from a range of plants. Native plants were the focus, but not the only plants that we attempted to identify and then grow. It was trial and error—with a fair amount of beer drinking to help the process. A small landscaping company was started in 1994. The nursery and landscaping were both learn-as-you-go experiments—lots of work, learning and fun.
The farm in Athens, Ohio was purchased in the spring of 1995. For a few years plants were grown both in Columbus and Athens. By the late 1990’s most of the plants were being propagated and grown in Athens. The inventory grew as more native plants were added. The final move to Athens was in 2002. Since then Five Springs Farm has been experimenting, learning and having fun creating unique landscapes and growing a healthy, diverse selection of plants.
