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April 2024 by damon garcia
The gardeners are very friendly and attentive. They sell many varieties of manzanitas, especially the rare ones. There are more types of Central Coast endemics than any Ceran nursery. I recommend them!???? [photo taken elsewhere]
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December 2023 by Rosalie P.
Best nursery for sage especially. Going again this weekend to buy more sage. My sage is so beautiful all from this nursery.
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November 2023 by Julie Lord
Nick is an excellent source of information and really takes his time to explain things. This man knows native plants and is generous with his attention to customers.
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June 2023 by Nicole H.
Run, don't walk, to Manzanita Nursery. It's simply an amazing place. Ron Griffin, the owner, is virtually encyclopedic about CA native plants. He knows where every last plant is on his property and can offer sage advice (pun intended) about how to care for every single one. He spent an inordinate amount of time with us during our visit this weekend, helping us choose the right plants for our garden's sun and water needs. His selection of native plants is extensive. I had been searching for a particular plant for over a year - no one else appears to be able to propagate it - and was referred to Ron by the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. That should tell you all you need to know about his level of expertise. Anyone living in Southern CA would benefit from Manzanita Nursery's incredible inventory of native plants. It is, without a doubt, worth the trip.
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June 2022 by Ben R.
There is no better nursery on the Central Coast for native plants. The inventory is huge, the prices are very fair, and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.
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May 2022 by Alisha H.
What a hidden gem! Glad I stumbled upon this place after doing a google search on nurseries in the area. I was looking to replace a few plants that died while I was away on vacation. The owner was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable! I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for drought tolerant native plants.
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September 2021 by H. X.
Well worth a stop if you are ever on a roadtrip through Solvang (or if you just live in the Santa Ynez Valley). Nick is an awesome source of expertise and knowledge about plants. A mad scientist of California horticulture. Really cool to see someone so passionate about what they do with such a deep wealth of knowledge gained from experience. Very fun hummingbird employees here too can point out plants to you. One of the few nurseries that consistently has Salvia spathacea and Quercus tomentella available, among other jewels. Lots of plants and cultivars you can only get at this nursery. Keep growing those rare plants and one-of-a-kind cultivars, Nick!
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February 2021 by Franz D.
Went out looking for black sage and there was a great selection. Also found the manzanita variety that grows near the base. Prices very reasonable.
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October 2020 by Madelin C.
Wow this is big. Acres to wonder and enjoy. I have been to Native nurseries before such as Theodore Payne, but this is big! What a selection. If I wasn't in a Corvette today I would have bought way more. Will come back with my Suv! I really just enjoyed walking around and seeing the unlimited garden choices. The owner was there and he had a lot of great knowledge of plants. This was definitely a treat. Humming birds, wild birds and butterflies were all over the grounds. I recommend coming here.
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October 2020 by Amy M.
So happy I found this lovely nursery with the best selection of native plants I've seen in Southern California! The owner is extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly what would work in my area, even suggesting some plants I had never heard of before. All the plants I brought home were in top condition health wise with good roots and soil, and no bugs. Fair prices. Cash or check preferred for payment.
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October 2020 by Ian M.
This is a great nursery nestled in the hills above Buellton and Solvang. They have a great selection of native plants that grow wonderfully in the local area. It's a little hard to find on the road, so just be sure to look for the sign and keep driving down the dirt road as it's set off from the street quite a bit.When I arrived, Ron was very helpful in both showing me around and suggesting different plants that would work. He is very knowledgeable about the plants he carries and suggested some manzanitas that would work well given the conditions. After selecting some plants, Renaldo rang me up.The whole experience was very nice. I'm really looking forward to going back soon to not only pick up great plants but also to support a local nursery.
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March 2020 by matthew rodgers
I traveled all the way from SF to come here and it didn't disappoint! One of the best and most varied and well stocked native plant nurseries I have ever seen! Also the staff their is amazing, namely Nick, who was like a personalized shopper for me and a gigantic wealth of information and experience! I came here specifically for island oaks and island mountain mahogany whicb without exaggeration cannot be found in any other retail or wholesale nurseries in the state! Thank you for offering this rare and beautiful species! Will be coming back time and time again in the future.
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February 2020 by Axle McGarity
Great selection of California native plants!
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November 2019 by Jenna Jordan
Awesome selection of native and climate appropriate plants. Lovely personal service and excellent advice, don't miss this place!
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August 2019 by Lynda Puerling
Wow! We didn't know this was here and we're so glad we found it. What a gem if you're looking for native and drought tolerant plants. Lots of variety of manzanita in various sizes including box trees. We'll definately be back!
