11:30AM - 6:30PM
6004 College Ave, Oakland“This shop is a sweet little piece of heaven. Their plants are lush and gorgeous, lots of goods from local artists, a cute little Studio Ghibli section, and meaningful events focused on mental health and well being. I love this place and the special folks that run it. I'm so impressed with their commitment to the community. It's a great place to shop and on top of that, a portion of the proceeds go towards supporting mental health initiatives in the community.”
“Had a wonderful experience with Lee's. I searched for a florist serving the Berkeley residential area, and one with interesting and modern designs. And Lee's not only fit the bill but did a beautiful job. The bouquet was as pictured and described - that is, beautiful. Also, I loved the updates by text and email, including one of the bouquet as it was about to be delivered. Calming when you're sending flowers thousands of miles away.”
“I adore this shop! Great selection of plants at a good price and the owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. Great customer service and the shop is super cute.
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“Incredible shop! Wonderful selections that look healthy, fair prices and extremely helpful staff. We visited today for re-potting & finding appropriate potting soil. Their tips/guidance was so helpful without being condescending. Excited to visit again!”
“I've gotten my English Ivy and Boston Fern from here :)) they're so beautiful and lovely addition to my home. Business owner is super chill and so fun to talk to about care and keeping of the plant children :))”
“Having Delano provide Our Business with such fine materials and containers, gorgeous healthy blooming plants, cute, traditional basket gardens, trendy new 'Instagram' tropicals and lush full green plants keeps our customers happy and returning for more. Side by side, my customers will choose Delano plants over their competitors. Blooming plants are beautiful Now, today for the event I need them for...not waiting for them to be showy for later when the event is over. And then my customers tell me that their plant is still happy and thriving. Great Customer Service means I am having a pleasant intelligent knowledgeable staff member handle my needs, even when it's early morning. Thank you everyone at Delano, for being there when I need You! OH, and their office staff has made sure that my pre-ordered special requests are at the SF Flower Market, waiting for me. Thanks!”
“It’s such a vibe …perfect place for a mother to listen for my next plant babies to whisper to me?. Also everyone is very knowledgeable and attentive. The plants are priced reasonably and are quality plants”
“I've come to this store multiple times and I always had a great experience. It's even better if you need help finding the right tools or materials for a project because you'll always find someone ready to help.”
12:30 - 6:30PM
1825A Post St, San Francisco“I stumbled upon this plant store while at the mall, and it’s a gem!! Lots of rare as well as common houseplants, and good bonsai selection. I found an obscure houseplant I’ve been looking for for a while. The cashier was super friendly and obviously passionate about her plants. Definitely recommend paying in cash to help support the business. I’m letting all my friends know about this store and I can’t wait to go back!”
“The best Plant Shop in the area because of the co-owners! My partner and I came in for the first time this Sunday and Queen was so helpful and informative. We walked away with three new beautiful plants and learned a lot about how to take care of our existing plants as well. Will definitely come back for more plants and more expertise. Love supporting local”
“Haven’t been this impressed with plant quality at a nursery in a while. The containers they use make a huge difference. I went yesterday (late December) and the plants were looking excellent. They also have a wide variety to choose from, including species specifically suited for restoration projects, which the nursery also offers as a service. The signs above each section are beautiful and give a lot of info about sun exposure and water requirements based on location, much more info than other nurseries. It’s way beyond the simple full sun/part shade/full shade categorization.”
“Repeat female customer here. I manage a no-spray, organic veggie/flower farm and rely on Hida's carbon steel (CS) tools for quality, edge retention, and beauty; I am ALWAYS impressed. I have multiple Hida CS shears and pruners and so long as they’re wiped clean after use, they do appear to resist rust. Well-made and long-lasting, the Chikamasa T-600 shears are my latest addition. Thank you Hida Tool!”
“Best secret garden/shop in Richmond hands down! Community favorite, employee owned and they consistently provide high quality hard to find plants along with natives and traditional varieties for all needs. This location is a microcosm of plant diversity and a huge community building nexus in the Bay Area.”
9AM - 5:30PM
2057 Encinal Ave, Alameda“This is such a wonderful plant store! I was excited to find it so close to my house when I moved here and even more excited after interacting with the employees and receiving such helpful support with my plant shopping and plant care. Even when I don’t really think I want another plan right now I love going to Encinal just to look around at all the beautiful plants and pots.”
“I made 3 keys at Home Depot, but don’t work. Cole hardware stuff found it issue, and made a key works.The original key is little bent , they can help made a copy key even the original is bent !”
“Flowers for my daughter in law’s baby shower were absolutely stunning. We have used Millers for 25 years. The prices have increased and after Covid got much higher but so has everything. They are worth it”
“Paxton Gate is such an incredible and curious shop. I have so many items in my elementary classroom that I use to help teach kids about certain aspects of zoology, dinosaurs, and the natural world. They offer incredibly unique items that any curious patron, be they adult or guest, would love and be fascinated by. I tell everyone I know about this company and browse their site often looking for new and exciting things. They take so much care in their packaging that everything I have received arrive in perfect condition.”
“Wish I could give them 10 stars! And I wish I had known about them sooner instead of shopping at Home Depot for my landscaping supplies.I just discovered them from a recycling forum I am in. And although they don't sell recycled gravel - their prices and selection of the new gravel can't be beat. Plus they allow you to take a few samples for free so you can take home to see if the color and size works. This alone is better customer service that you can at Home Depot. But it gets ever better.Most of their staff is EXCEPTIONAL. I say most because there was a BIG difference in the staff at the counter in the morning versus the afternoon staff. Go in the afternoon and ask for Joe H or Feylin. Feylin was especially helpful because I was first time customer and was a bit overwhelmed initially and needed information to make my decision. Joe provided the back up when I came back later to place my order. The morning crew - maybe because it was 6:30am - was more like the staff at Home Depot.But what really motivated me to write this review was because of the service I received from Keith who packed 28 bags of gravel for me. First, Keith agreed to do it near the end of this shift after working a long day. He was so pleasant and nice while packing these heavy bags in my carTo see how hard he was working - and once again with such a wonderful attitude - is type of customer that is practically non existent at similar companies. I asked to speak to his manager, Lalo to tell him how impressed I was with KeithI was shocked that Keith and many of the other staff prefer to fill the bags of gravel by hand instead of using automated equipment. I hope Bee Green gives all the physical labor staff a gift certificate every month to get a full body massage!Loving the gravel I put in my driveway and outside my she shed.”
“The San Francisco Flower Market is my all time favorite spot in the bay to buy unique and vibrant flowers to make my own bouquets for special occasions or to make my day! The shop owners/floral community is so sweet and always welcoming. Though more expensive for someone without a wholesale license, still reasonable for piecing together a bouquet of your own liking.”
“Absolutely adore this shop! Fantastic service, beautiful, healthy plants. Purchased soil and it is so dark and smells like earth should!I especially love that pet friendly plants are marked (with adorable paw prints) as both my cat and dog like to graze if they somehow manage to get up to the plants.”
“Prices are absurd but they do have an incredible collection of cacti. If you are looking for a very specific type and don’t mind paying a high price tag for it, then this is the best place for you. Oh and the also have tortoises”
“What a wonderful day spent picking organics from this little farm tucked away in the middle of the city. Sure I could have gone to a farmers market but it was way more fun going out with family for the day and harvesting our own fruits, vegetables and herbs in the sunshine. It's pretty simple, check their online calendar for available produce, pick up a basket and clippers when you get there and go for it! They even have honey and olive oil for tasting and purchase. They charge by the bushel and you can pay via Venmo. There's a beautiful Appalachian horse named Gentle Ben there who roams around. You can pet him, take a picture with him and feed him apples. This was a real treat for my granddaughter. We'll definitely be back for the various season's pickings.”
“So much variety in the plants and really helpful staff to help choose what to buy. They really support the native healthy garden, and have very knowledgeable staff.”
“A lovely garden shop for many cacti and plants that should thrive in California. Great variety of plants, but I also found it very expensive. I’ll probably come often to browse but will be careful about which plants I fall in love with.”
“Update: I love this place, but agree with another reviewer that the quality of plants isn’t always great. Blueberries covered in worms (at the nursery.) Tomatoes got early blight (after bringing home, could also have been made worse by crazy rains this year but it started 1-2 wks after I got them.)One of a kind. Love the unique plants I’ve found here. The owner has deep plant knowledge.”
“Westbrae Nursery is a dream come true! I was immediately amazed by the diverse selection and top-notch quality of their plants, indoor and outdoor alike. But what really sets this nursery apart is the EXQUISITE customer service. The young woman working at the counter was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. My purchases have thrived, a testament to her amazing advice and feedback. I highly suggest consulting her as my garden has never looked better.”
“I have wanted a monstera forever and they had that for a good price, as well as countless other beautiful philodendrons, more varieties of snake plant than I knew of, cute fittonias and gorgeous prayer plants. So much to look at, I will have to return when I’m driving so I can bring more babies home!”
“Great place to pick up Benjamin Moore paints. I order online and pick it up to avoid wait times (which aren’t that long but I always end up leaving with things I didn’t intend on buying ?). Great customer service and they do occasional sales! Grateful this is my neighborhood hardware store.”
“Last week, I purchased a pizza slicer from another store, but it broke when I attempted to use it. I came to Laurel Ace to get a replacement because I know that its products are sturdy.
Marcos, the associate who assisted me, not only directed me to the proper aisle, but, to my surprise and gratification, TESTED the slicer to make sure that it would hold up! As if this wasn't enough, I also told me that I could bring it back if I had any problems.
I ALWAYS get great service at my neighborhood Ace, but young Marcos is among the BEST associates who I've ever been blessed to deal with. You can NEVER lose by going to Laurel Ace, particularly if he assists you.”
“I could not be a bigger fan of Flowerland. The combo of drinks, plants, pretty garden furniture and a curated gift shop is my slice of heaven. Take all my money! Carly, the owner, has such exquisite taste. And her long-time employees are talented and incredibly hard-working. This is a local gem and I intend to do my part to make sure they stay in business for a good long time. :)”