An existing wholesale nursery on Lincoln Boulevard was given new life this year after two entrepreneurs combined their professional and lived experiences to grow something beautiful: Monarch Nursery. A welcoming destination for green enthusiasts, the 4,000-square foot nursery serves as a neighborhood garden center, wholesale nursery and a connected space for community events. “I changed the way I wanted to spend my days from late hospitality nights to my preference of being in the garden,” Anton said. In addition to its full service, retail and wholesale nursery offerings, Monarch is a small and agile enough business to carve out landscaping ideas and bring them to life. Monarch Nursery is located at 3280 Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica.