You don’t need to know a single thing about plants when you walk into Gardens of Babylon at the Nashville Farmers’ Market. The staff will set you up with the perfect chlorophyll-filled friend, and give you all the necessary knowledge to keep it alive. But even if you know exactly what you’re looking for, the shop’s selection is unparalleled — from fruit trees to orchids to succulents that look like stones — so even gardening experts can find something special amid the seasonal bounty. MEGAN SELING

