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A Champion of
Desert Gardening in Southern Nevada

For over 30 years, Norm Schilling has been at the forefront of desert horticulture in the Las Vegas Valley as a seasoned professional, environmental steward, and passionate educator. With decades of hands-on experience in sustainable landscaping and a deep understanding of desert ecosystems, Norm has become a trusted voice and guiding force for both residents and professionals navigating the challenges of gardening in arid climates.

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Recognizing a critical gap in the availability of unique, drought-tolerant, and desert-adapted plants, Norm founded Mojave Bloom Nursery in 2023. Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas’ Cultural Corridor, Mojave Bloom stands as a natural extension of Norm’s lifelong mission of providing affordable, high-quality plant material and empowering locals through education and resources.

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Before launching Mojave Bloom, Norm established Schilling Horticulture Group, a landscaping business that has won over 20 awards. Norm is also a longtime co-host of KNPR’s "Desert Bloom," a beloved radio program that has educated and inspired listeners for years. Each episode offers expert insight into desert gardening delivered with clarity, passion, and depth.

Our Mission
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​To cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community space where people connect through plants, education, and shared stewardship of the desert landscape. At Mojave Bloom, we provide home goods, unique garden items, affordable, climate-appropriate plants and free education to empower sustainable living, foster collaboration, and help grow the garden culture in the heart of Las Vegas.

Our Vision:
Cultivating Community and Connection in Downtown Las Vegas

“The world is changing. We know the future climate is going to be more extreme than the past, and more challenging…” - Gary Nabhan

Visiting Mojave Bloom is more than shopping for plants. It’s stepping into a living, breathing community space where nature, education, and connection grow side by side. Our vision is to create a vibrant social nursery in the heart of Las Vegas, where people of all backgrounds come together to learn, experiment, socialize, and celebrate desert life. Whether you’re joining us for a social event or simply browsing and chatting with fellow plant lovers, we can’t wait to to see you in the nursery!

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Meet the Owner

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Meet Our Team

The staff at Mojave Bloom may not have formal horticultural training, but we share a deep passion for plants and gardening. Much of what we know comes from hands-on experience with our own plants, curiosity, and a love of learning. Some of our best lessons have come from our customers, and we truly value the knowledge that our community shares with us.

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Gardening is full of variables, and no one has every answer. What we promise is honesty and transparency. If we don’t know the best solution right away, we’ll tell you, and we’ll do our best to help find the answer. 

Putting Our Vision To Practice

  • We proudly donate hundreds of plants to local gardens and schools every year.

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  • We host free monthly classes led by local changemakers to share knowledge and build community.

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  • We operate from a fully solar-powered storefront as part of our commitment to sustainability.

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  • We actively source, promote, and celebrate native and desert-adapted plants to support resilient landscapes.

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