Sure it's smaller than a big place like Houston Garden Center, BUT they make up for that in so many ways. First off, super nice staff that is actually knowledgeable in what they sell! I went here for the 1st time about 2 weeks ago just looking, with one specific thing in mind I wanted to buy but expectations low (I'll get into that later). I did end up getting a small basil plant, and then a bigger tomato plant. Spent less then $7 and both plants are still doing good. They sell a huge variety of items, and definitely a spot to get more rare items. So initially I came across this place by googling what places might have butterfly pea and people mentioned getting it here here. Mind you though the posts I saw on fb were over 7 months old so I figured depending on season I might be out of luck, and so I went with low hopes the first time I went and they had none. (Wonderful selection just not what I was looking for, plus I had people waiting in the car for me so I didnt really get to look more in depth into all the plants.) I did ask though as I was checking out if they would be getting some anytime soon (I really didnt want to try growing some myself from seedlings) and the lady said they should in a few weeks and even gave me a card in the case I wanted to call ahead to see if they had any. Well she wasn't lying cause I went back today and they had the plant I wanted in stock! It was an impromptu kind of trip so I didnt bother to call ahead, so I was pleasantly surprised to see it as I walked in. Also walked out with a "dragons breath" and my parter walked out with a "mexican bird of paradise" and a "boxwood basil" which we had yet to see and the few other nursery/garden stores we had been to. We'll be back every now and then to see what other unique plants we can get. 2 pics show the bigger plants we got that we repotted as soon as we got home read more

Another Place In Time - Mexican bird of paradise - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It's my favorite small nursery in town because they have nice variety each week, good value, and friendly service. There is a store with great gifts including soaps and candles. They have nice hanging baskets. They also have a lot of herbs and vegetables including tomatoes. Highly recommended to add joy and color to your garden. read more

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Very pleasant and relaxing gardening shop experience. Not really big but nice items. I've been many times through out the years read more

Best prices, unusual and beautiful plants. Been shopping here for 15 years. Sign up for their newsletter for updates as to what's in stock. read more

Small, personable nursery with neighborly prices for smaller house and garden plants. Some garden ornaments are sold there. read more

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Cute little nursery in the neighborhood of the Heights. There wasn't a huge selection (based on size of this nursery alone) but they had lots of different outdoor and indoor plants to choose from. My friends had told me about this place because they had some nice staghorns! Prices here are also not outrageous and I thought everything was decently priced. The owners were super friendly and I left with two new little plants for my collection. Worth a walk through if you're ever in the area! read more

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Cute little nursery with a nice rotating selection of indoor and outdoor plants. They have really good seasonal deals on outdoor plants (some are $1!!! Better than big box stores!!) Free snacks and water too! read more

Always a treat. I search for unique houseplants and they always have some great ones hiding in the greenhouse.

I absolutely loved this place and I will be returning here to get more plants. The owners here are super helpful with caring instructions and genuinely so kind. Compared to Buchanan's, their store was smaller but definitely offered a great variety of popular and unusual plants. Price: prices were wayyy cheaper than at Buchanan's and they were having sale of the week going on for many attractive and interesting plant species. My friends and I found perfect indoor plants, orchids, and cacti to take home with us and we all had a great experience here. The owner told me that I would need to transfer my plant to a bigger pot soon, and he did it for me right on the spot and the terra cotta pot was only 50 cents (they're used but you can barely tell). They also said that if you want anything specific, you can leave them a voice message and let them know. You won't regret checking this place out! read more

What a great plant shop! The staff is super knowledgeable and helpful!They have a nice selection of Alocasia and unusual plants along with herb plants. The prices here are very reasonable and I'm super happy with my new plant babies! read more

Smaller local spot compared the the bigger places with plants. However, this place is nice. Their prices on many of the plants are the better priced compared to the bigger locations. Many plants are priced very fair, and they're very good plants. Specially, the smaller plants that will eventually be repotted. Staff is always very friendly, informative and very helpful. I now frequently visit for plants. Def worth visiting and supporting this location. read more

I absolutely positively loooove this place! I recently started an herb garden before I loved to TX and in my research for this I came across some lovely specialty plants like air plants and a dwarf pomegranate tree. Both were great find listed quite a bit under the lowest prices offered on amazon!its a great and unique find! Quite a few ladies work there and each of them are extremely knowledgable about all the plants! I was able to ask them all manner of questions and they were very helpful. They made many suggestions that have helped my plants out quite a bit! They get new stock every few weeks. So I'm now a frequent visitor. read more

Another Place In Time - Airplants! Only place I've ever been able to find them :). They replace them periodically and the plants are very healthy. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Houston, Texas

What, no reviews yet? Great! I'll be the first. I drive by this place several times a day and always have to smile because this shop is just so charming. This small nursery in the Heights has a little bit of everything... a nice variety of uncommon or unusual plants not found at most nurseries along with everyday plants. Prices are good to average - but you have to find their specials. I was able to score 3 medium sized herbs for $5 while they were having their 3 for 5 sale. I surely would have spent more at a larger home & garden store AND these plants are thriving, not at the verge of death. They have been around for 20 years and know their stuff. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. They will also offer great ideas/advice. This isn't something you often see at larger stores, so it's kind of refreshing! read more

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If you're hitting nurseries in the Heights area, you'll want to add APIT to your list of stops. They may be smaller than some of the other ones nearby, but that doesn't stop them from having a great selection of excellent plants. I haven't bought many from here, but the prices are spot on and the quality of plants I've brought home keeps me coming back. They do get various varieties of "rarer" plants, and the owners will post information on their social media sites. Don't be afraid to give them a call or engage them on Facebook if you have any questions, they are super friendly! read more

Love this hidden gem! Definitely worth the visit beautiful plants and great staff. Will be back!

Love this place--small but variety of plants the best! Prices are also reasonable. Must see for yourself!

This place is so cute! I came across it while trying to find new plant stores! I got my 1st String of Hearts here for $6!!! Also, I got really lucky and got the monstera for the "deal of the week" for $5!!! Also, very cute cat walking around. I would definitely keep coming here. read more

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This place is great. Had a lot of oddball plants for sale. Prices are right and staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I spent $55 here and got way more than I get for the same money at Buchanan's. read more

I wanted to add a few additional herbs to my "isolation porch garden." I called Saturday, April 25, 2020, and picked up baby oregano and thyme plants Sunday morning using curbside pick-up. My new babies are growing nicely on my porch balcony and are about ready to be transferred into my planters. I look forward to returning to browse around for additional unique finds once the pandemic is over. read more

I used to love shopping here. Although small, they have an interesting variety of plants. It previously was operated by a very pleasant woman & man, who always welcomed customers with a smile. When I was checking out, I never saw a smile, or heard a "thank you for shopping," etc. They were rude & I felt as though I was imposing on their time Absolutely -0- customer service, Except for the very nice young man who helped me with my purchases. If not for him, I would have walked away empty handed.. . read more

This is a nursery I have been going to for over 12 years. I do not live in the area, but do not mind driving to get such GREAT service, healthy and such unusual plants!! Mike & Mike & Alex are the epitomy of Customer Service. Partain read more

I love this place! I've only been here once but never disappointed. I found Hoya cuttings here at a very cheap price! Although they have a small collection of indoor plants, which I was after, they do have a very good selection of uncommon plants! I highly recommend this place. read more

What an amazing place! They have beautiful, unusual, well-taken care of plants for extremely reasonable prices. I was able to get a Swiss cheese plant (monstera deliciosa) for a fraction of what is costs at other nurseries. Such a unique selection of hoyas, ferns, succulents and other amazingly beautiful and healthy plants. I am seriously in love with this place. They also offer antique glassware and fun space making odds and ends. I will be coming back here for my next plant fix. read more

Today I was getting in my car to leave and a man came out to my car from behind a gate. He cursed at me several times and told me to leave in a not-so-nice way. I let him know I was leaving and he proceeded to punch my vehicle more than once. And as I got to the stop sign at 11th I could see him waving his arms and running toward my vehicle saying to stop or wait (probably because another man tending to the plants told him that he shouldn't have done that). Thank God there was a break in traffic so I could pull off onto 11th. People can be unpredictable and it scared me very much. read more

Wonderful selection of unique and unusual plants. Open on the weekends only I believe. I bought a beautiful green Crossandra this weekend for $8. Very reasonable prices and the staff is so helpful. read more

Another Place In Time - My beautiful and rare Green Crossandra - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love this nursery! There are a variety of ferns and succulents, hanging baskets and sessional plants, all at a very good price. The owner is kind and welcoming. read more

Big is not better! This smallish nursery has such a well-curated selection of plants, and a great gift selection as well. It's also our go-to place for succulents and bromeliads. read more

many years a favorite of mine my Mom, who has lectured on orchids, found this place many years ago & loved it you may get cheaper elsewhere, but they have good sales and an inventory not seen in the malls, kept in proper shape ...as with shoes, buying cheapest plants often no bargain lovely way to spend a morning or afternoon knowledgeable personnel who are friendly as well read more

I love small businesses because they offer personalized services and touches that are sometimes missing from larger businesses. There are a whole lot of things crammed into a small space here, but it makes it seem like a treasure hunt! There's just a little bit of this, a little bit of that. There is additional parking in back that is not apparent when you pull into the nursery. They have some unusual arrangements in large beach shells that I thought would make a nice gift. One suggestion: label your plants so one knows the cultivation/light requirements, etc., and also, let's mark the plants with prices. read more

I absolutely love this place. I have bought several plants here that are great quality. I love their little gift shop and all their fairy garden supplies. The staff and owner are very friendly! read more

Wonderful!!!unusual exotic plants unlike anywhere else with very reasonable prices!Friendly & helpful people!We will return here whenever we want something interesting! read more

This garden shop is amazing!! the owners take special pride in their selection of plants and gift items and always have time to help you with plant selections. Their shop is truly amazing during the Christmas holidays and should be on your list of places to visit. read more

One of my favorite places to find unique plants and garden accessories. I never leave empty handed. Love the store. Love the Heights.

Another Place in Time is my favorite plant nursery! The place is really neat as they not only sell plants, but they also have a gift shop that is inside an old house... really cool. The gifts are unique and something you will not find just anywhere. I look forward to my trips here! read more

they don't have a very large selection but a lot of what they do have is unique. i like that they have a section of plants that need a little extra attention to look their best again whose prices are lowered . standard terra cotta pots can also be found there for a great price, read more

They have a lovely collection of plants that you will not find at Lowes and Home Depot. They also have a huge collection of decorations for the miniature garden enthusiasts! Definitely my favorite garden store! read more

Plant lovers paradise. Everything you can imagine, including air plants which I can only ever find on line.

I'm really glad I stopped by here today. I'm building a vivarium an needed some small plants (fern, bromeliad ect.). They had a good little section with variety of what I was wanting. The lady's here were very helpful. Totally will go back for my next viv. read more

Just bought a beautiful potted flower arrangement for a gift. Great place, but i wish the employees would be more helpful.