Got a unique moose pot and this store is loaded with one-of-a-kind items & the staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and fun as well.

Adorable shop with super nice employees and beautiful plants! Everything you need to grow…read morehouseplants! I bought a small fern with a pot And the guy potted it for me! Taking home on an airplane today. Can't wait till it's on a shelf at home.

Richard knows his stuff and has helped me out many times…read more Nice clean store and friendly folk.

I have gone to this hardware for over 17 years. I will no longer do any business with them because…read moreof their lack of appropriate response to COVID-19 and inability to change with customer needs. Before the government imposed mask mandate, the employees refused to wear masks. When I asked why they were not wearing masks I was told "we are too busy". After the mask mandate I decided to try again with curbside service. The curbside service worked well a few times. Then I called the store to do curbside service yesterday and was told they will no longer take credit cards over the phone. So basically they no longer do curbside pickup. When I said they would not get my business they said ok. It's disappointing that any business in these times needs a mandate to do the right thing and wear masks inside. And they apparently don't care if they adjust to changing times and offer curbside pickup which is the standard now. Plenty of businesses that care are doing what they can to beat this virus and still thrive. I will take my business to those establishments.

I have been a loyal customer of this special special place for over 20 years. Amazing scents and…read moresuper clean burning wax combined with stellar customer service. I don't understand the person who left that nasty review last year. We're in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and they had time to write a review but not respond to any of the entreaties from the business to make things better? That's just someone who was angry at something else and took it out on this business by leaving that nasty review. I hadn't initially come to this page to write a review but I am so incensed that one person's pettiness would so hurt the ratings of this small family run business that I felt I had no choice but to respond. I first encountered Candle Cocoon (and it's sister business Karner Blue) when the owner had her first shop on Old University Ave. I was given a candle as a gift and loved it so much that I've been a customer since - over 20 years. As a former Franklin/Randall PTO Board member, we knew we just had to ask and Lyschel (the owner) would be up for anything to support the school (or the neighborhood) including donation of materials, demonstrations or even sales benefitting the school. My son still treasures his "wax hand" from a booth they had at our neighborhood 4th of July party when he was 4 (he's now 10). Not only did Lyschel and her staff help many (MANY) small children make candles and dip their hands in wax, but they also did face painting. While I miss being able to shop in store when they were on Monroe St, I understand why their business model has had to shift during the pandemic - with candles in the same diy category as bread from scratch and other handicrafts. With an immunocompromised person business adjacent, of course they would move away from in person shopping. I also understand the frustration of stopping by and not being able to get something, but really? There's no room for grace? A (hard to find and in short supply) hard working employee was short on the phone one time so they decided to trash a business they obviously aren't a regular customer of - that's ridiculous. In summary, if the one star reviewer had actually shopped there before they would've known they weren't speaking to the owner. That employee may no longer even work there - but to besmirch the reputation of an entire business out of spite? That's the kind of review that shouldn't be allowed on yelp. Shop with Candle Cocoon - there's a reason they're so busy. You won't be disappointed.

Loved everything I got from her. Amazing in fragrance oils in soy wax! Fast shipping too.read more

The father and son team that run this place are amazing. I don't believe I've met anyone as…read moreknowledgeable about paints and stains as the father. And, pretty much all of their products are top notch. Highly recommend.

I have been a fan of the usual big name paint stores, but having been to Premier, won't go…read moreelsewhere now. They are really helpful and very knowledgeable. As well, they're willing to work with customers to create colors other that what is normally available. I recently asked to have a paint color tinted and they were able to do that for me. As well, when I needed to replace some siding on my house they were able to mix the paint to match what I had already. Really appreciate them being able to help with my upgrades/renovations.

Best place to buy plants. My garden gets better every year largely due to the healthy plants and…read moresage advice I get at West Star.

First time visiting and purchased a gathering of pepper plants and other veggies. Excellent help,…read moreproprietors were friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to get our purchases planted. Thank you - we will be back often!

An expertly curated collection of quality used furniture and decor. The proprietor and employees…read moreknow their stuff and can offer recommendations of specific pieces and suggestions for optimal arrangements. There are some one-of-a-kind pieces there that make a browsing trip worthwhile. Lovely people in there, customers included!

I love coming to the Cozy Home to see what treasures I can find. They have such a great selection…read moreof furniture, artwork, antiques and one-of-a-kind items. I'm always impressed by their prices and how well taken care of all the items are. The owners are great at staging every piece so it's easy to see how it could fit perfectly in your home. I also love following their page on Instagram to see what new things they have to offer. If you're looking for great, high quality, and unique furniture and home decor, the Cozy Home is perfect for you!

Though it's off the beaten path, the Landscape Designs Nursery in McFarland is one of my favorite…read moreplaces to purchase trees and shrubs. The nursery is tucked into a forest, protecting the plants from hot sun in the summer and the icy winds in the winter, so the tree and shrubs I purchase are always in premo condition. The selection of plants is excellent as well (see the website for in-stock inventory) and if they don't have a tree or shrub that I am looking for, they will order it for me. Kristine, the nursery manager, is über-helpful and always is able to answer my questions about how to care for a particular cultivar. One word of caution, if the weather is bad, call ahead to make sure the nursery is open. They often close in inclement conditions.

It's nice to feel alive even when everything around you hasn't yet bloomed; it's nice that, even in…read moresuch a cold spring, that you can be surrounded by blooming flowers; and it's especially nice to experience the senses: the smells of aforementioned flowers, and the eye popping colors and designs that coat. That's what you get when you come to Fair Oaks Nursery, and more. Staff are all super friendly and appreciate the business. Things are a little more expensive here than that of Menards, but the quality of care is much more extensive. They love plants, they're super knowledgable about plants, and they want your plants to live and so they give great tips on how to maintain what you've purchased. Speaking of purchasing, when it came to checking out, I realized I had grabbed 12 perennials by accidental necessity, and so I was rewarded another perennial for free via their rewards coupon I received at checkout. Also got five dollars off of my purchase for spending over $50, without even knowing or asking about these deals. Great people, great plants, great earth. Love it.

With last year's closure of Johannsen's, I was looking for a new source for flowering annuals for…read moremy gardens. I am not a fan of shopping for these plants at the big box stores, since they tend to be spindly and root bound. I am willing to pay a little extra for quality plants and after reading fellow Yelper Cody D's recent review of Fair Oaks Nursery, I decided to check that place out. Visiting for the first time, I needed help getting acclimated to the layout of the nursery. We asked one of the staff members if he could assist and despite the fact the store was slammed with customers, he patiently walked me over to the location of the specific plants I sought. The plants were in great condition, with stocky stems and healthy roots. Pricing was more than the big box stores, but in line with other local nurseries like Bruce Co and Jung's. The nursery is a lot larger than it looks. I admit I have driven by this place dozens of times and had no idea they stock a broad inventory of shrubs and trees. Their perennial selection is limited, but I am spoiled by the extensive inventory found at the Flower Factory in Stoughton. There is no parking lot for the nursery, but there is plenty of street parking on Gateway Place. Based on my favorable first impression, I definitely will be frequenting Fair Oaks Nursery over the course of the growing season. Thanks Cory D!

Aspen Landscaping is amazing! From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, and…read morestress-free. Eric and Lindsey's creativity and passion truly transformed our yard, and the crew (special shoutout to Sam & Anders!) went above and beyond. If you want a team that really knows landscaping and cares about every detail, Aspen is the one to call!

* Very talented. * Very able…read more * Very communicative. * Very friendly. * Very dedicated to their craft. * Very honest. If Aspen Garden is available at the moment, man, are you ever lucky. Take the opportunity to grab 'em while you can. When Aspen gets busy, they get VERY busy, and Eric -- I conjecture -- don't quote me -- would need to turn away clients or ask them to go on a waiting list for the following year. Mr. Eric, Ms. Lindsey, and the rest of their brilliant crew have been working on a multi-year project for me putting in hardscape, including grading and, ultimately, changing (soft-scaping) our two acres from lawn to native plants+wildlife flower garden. Eric and crew are experts on native plants. The more I read about "lawns," the more I cringe every time I pass one on the road. Lawns, being non-native plants, they are animal-torturers -- ironically, lawns passively mow down animals. Think of lawns as efficient animal-disposal machines. Do the planet (and your neighborhood) a favor and make your land friendly to critters by insisting on native plants. Native plants and animals evolved together over millions of years, so when one's land doesn't have native plants, wildlife starves, all the way up and down the food-chain. Lawns are gasoline- and water-guzzlers. The lawn industry uses up a humongous amount of petroleum products merely in lawn-mowing. I am a "Gone the Lawn" person now. Lawns are appropriate ONLY under certain circumstances, like one is a croquet fanatic. I never knew that gardening was year-round. April is the month everyone waits for, but planning starts the previous autumn. Eric's physically-demanding season winds down in mid-November, so let him see your plot before the snows hide the land. Autumn is the best time to start brainstorming the design phase for the following April. Eric and crew are not only landscapers but artists.